ZDNET Backs $15 Ugreen FineTrack 2 as 110 dB Tracker Outlasting $29 AirTag

Q: With Apple's AirTag 2 now louder, has this cheaper rival's main advantage already vanished?

No. A louder AirTag 2 narrows one gap, but it does not erase Ugreen FineTrack 2’s core appeal. The ZDNET review’s loudness comparison was against the original AirTag, and Apple’s 2026 AirTag 2 does directly answer that weakness with a louder speaker and better range. That means Ugreen’s 110 dB alarm is no longer the clear differentiator it was. Even so, there is no strong evidence that AirTag 2 now decisively beats FineTrack 2 on raw volume; at most, Apple has caught up enough to reduce the advantage. Ugreen still keeps meaningful strengths. The biggest is price: roughly $15-$20 versus $29 for a single AirTag 2. For people tagging several items, that difference matters more than a modest sound gap. FineTrack 2 also keeps its sealed 5-7 year battery design, which improves tamper resistance and helps its IP68 durability, compared with AirTag 2’s replaceable battery and IP67 rating. The trade-off is that Apple still leads on higher-end tracking. AirTag 2 adds a newer UWB chip, longer effective finding range, and Precision Finding, which FineTrack 2 lacks. For iPhone users who want the most accurate close-range locating, Apple remains ahead. So the rival’s main advantage has shifted rather than vanished. Loudness alone is no longer the headline edge; value, battery longevity, and tougher sealing are. For buyers focused on price and basic Find My tracking, FineTrack 2 remains competitive. For buyers prioritizing precision and Apple’s latest features, AirTag 2 is stronger.

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 14

$15 Ugreen FineTrack 2 won a strong ZDNET recommendation after testing, with the reviewer calling it a more distinctive and better-value option than Apple’s $29 AirTag.
110 dB audio, IP68 water resistance and a one-piece body drove that verdict, alongside a non-replaceable battery rated for five to seven years that is harder to remove and disable.
The review says the tag trades away AirTag-only precision finding but still delivers solid Bluetooth range, accuracy and reliability for bags, suitcases and other larger items.
Two drawbacks remained: the FineTrack 2 works only with iOS, and its bulkier design and heavy paper documentation undercut an otherwise low-key, discreet form factor.