QUESTION
Is the Eufy SmartTrack Card better than Apple AirTag?
It depends on what you’re tracking and which phone ecosystem you use.
- Eufy SmartTrack Card is usually the better choice for wallets, card slots, and other flat spaces.
- Apple AirTag is usually the better choice for keys, bags, and indoor location finding, especially if you want Precision Finding on supported iPhones.
A few practical differences:
- Find My compatibility: The Eufy card works with Apple’s Find My network, so it can benefit from Apple’s crowd-finding network like an AirTag does.
- Precision Finding: AirTag supports Ultra-Wideband/Precision Finding on compatible iPhones; the Eufy card generally does not offer the same directional finding experience.
- Battery: AirTags have a replaceable battery. The Eufy SmartTrack Card is generally treated as non-replaceable, so when the battery runs out you typically replace the card.
- Extra features: The Eufy card can also ring your phone from the tracker button, which is handy for misplaced phones.
- Ecosystem limits: Both are much more useful with iPhone/Apple Find My than with Android, and Android support for the Eufy card is limited compared with using it on iPhone.
Bottom line: choose the Eufy SmartTrack Card for wallets and slim storage; choose the AirTag for better overall item-finding, especially indoors and if you want Precision Finding on iPhone.
Note: exact battery life, product revisions, and feature availability can change, so it’s worth checking the current product pages before buying.