I held the Pixel Tag and it does one critical thing that the AirTag doesn’t — here’s what it is

(Image credit: John Velasco / Tom's Guide)

I’ve said in my AirTag 2 review how it’s the most findable tracker ever created, but Google might dethrone it with the impending arrival of the Pixel Tag. It’s Google’s direct response to Apple, complete with an ultra-sleek design, one year’s worth of battery life, ultra-wideband support, the same $29 price, and more.

Is Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold Better Than Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra? - YouTube

Watch On

Yet, it does something else that completely elevates it above the AirTag. I’m specifically referring to my annoyance when the battery gets low. With the AirTag, I get one notification on my iPhone, and if I miss or forget about it, I end up realizing months after the fact that it’s dead (and no longer traceable).The Pixel Tag, on the other hand, will continue to send low-battery notifications every two weeks until the battery dies. But that's not the only thing that helps set the Pixel Tag apart from the AirTag.Google Pixel Tag vs. Apple AirTag 2: Specifications

I held the Pixel Tag and it does one critical thing that the AirTag doesn’t — here’s what it is

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag | TechCrunch

The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag

Meet Pixel Tag, Google's answer to Apple's AirTag

Google's $29 Pixel Tag helps you keep track of your valuables

Here's Our First Look at Google's AirTag Competitor

Google Pixel Tag is the Android answer to Apple AirTag