AirTag 2nd Gen

Name: Apple AirTag 2nd Gen
Brand: Apple
Rating: 85 (3 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Aug 19, 2026

Find items with enhanced Precision Finding on Apple Watch and a louder chime, made with recycled materials. The Apple AirTag 2nd Gen scores 85/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the bluetooth trackers category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, CNET, and Macworld.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

PCMagCNETMacworld

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 74 (Macworld) to 95 (PCMag) — a 21-point spread.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

Precision Finding on Apple Watch(3)
Increased Precision Finding range(2)
Louder alert chime(2)

Cons

No key ring hole(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Major publication02/2026

Major publicationFeb 6, 2026

AI summary of this review

The second-generation Apple AirTag is the premier tracking device for iPhone users, offering improved range, a louder speaker, and better Apple Watch integration.

Publisher score: 4.5

Major publication01/2026

Major publicationJan 31, 2026

AI summary of this review

The second-generation AirTag offers meaningful improvements in tracking range and audio alerts while maintaining the core strengths of the original model.

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication02/2026

Major publicationFeb 4, 2026

AI summary of this review

The second-generation AirTag offers meaningful improvements in sound volume and tracking range while retaining the same flawed physical design and battery system as its predecessor.

Score estimated from the review text