Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Drops to $19 on Amazon, With 4-Pack at $52

Q: With Apple's newer AirTag 2 on the market, is this discounted Samsung tracker still a competitive choice for precision finding?

Yes—if you use a compatible Samsung Galaxy device, the discounted SmartTag2 is still a competitive precision-finding option. The key issue is ecosystem, not just hardware. Apple’s AirTag 2 has the stronger overall package for iPhone users, with its newer UWB chip, longer precision-finding range and access to Apple’s larger Find My network. But AirTag 2 does not meaningfully serve Android or Samsung users. For them, SmartTag2 remains the more practical choice because it is built for Samsung’s SmartThings Find system. On compatible UWB-enabled Galaxy phones, SmartTag2 offers Samsung’s Compass View, which provides directional arrows and distance guidance for room-level locating, similar in purpose to Apple’s Precision Finding. That means for close-range recovery—finding keys in a house, bag or car—it remains fully competitive within Samsung’s ecosystem. Its value is strengthened by the current price. At $52 for four, or about $13 each, SmartTag2 is far cheaper than buying comparable premium trackers individually. It also adds useful advantages such as IP67 water and dust resistance, a built-in loop and up to 500 days of battery life on a replaceable CR2032 cell. The main trade-off is network scale. Samsung’s crowdsourced finding network is smaller than Apple’s, so lost-item recovery away from home can be less reliable in areas with fewer Galaxy devices nearby. But for Samsung owners who want integrated precision finding at a low price, SmartTag2 remains a strong buy.

3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jun 29

$19 gets buyers a Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 on Amazon, a discount of nearly 40% from typical tracker pricing.
The newer model adds IP67 water and dust resistance and offers up to 500 days of battery life, with a power-saving mode extending use further.
The tracker works only within Samsung's ecosystem, requiring a Galaxy phone or tablet running Android 11 or later and linking through SmartThings Find.
A 4-pack priced at $52 brings the per-tracker cost to about $13, making it a cheaper option for Samsung users than rival tags typically priced at $25 to $35 each.