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First-Gen AirTags Hit Record Lows as Apple’s AirTag 2 Debuts With Modest Upgrades

Clearance pricing sharpens the choice between discounted first‑gen units versus AirTag 2’s modest upgrades.

Overview

  • Amazon has dropped the original AirTag to $17 for a single and $64 for a four‑pack, up to 41% off and described as all‑time lows by multiple outlets.
  • Apple’s second‑generation AirTag is newly available at the same $29/$99 list prices as the original, with no notable discounts tracked yet.
  • The new model adds an updated Ultra Wideband chip for longer‑range Precision Finding, a louder speaker, and support for Precision Finding on Apple Watch.
  • Apple Watch Precision Finding requires a Series 9 or Ultra 2 running watchOS 26.2.1, and AirTag 2 itself requires iOS or iPadOS 26 on a compatible device.
  • Both generations retain a user‑replaceable CR2032 battery with roughly one‑year life, IP67 durability, and near‑identical design, prompting many reviewers to recommend the discounted first‑gen for most shoppers.