The Ridge Tracker Card is a credit card sized Bluetooth tracker that works with Apple’s Find My network. It’s slim to be able to fit into a wallet but the limited size means the Tracker Card is missing a key feature of the AirTag. I decided to get pickpocketed on purpose to find out whether or not the AirTag 2’s increased ultra-wideband and Bluetooth range are too good to pass up.
You can watch the video above to see whether I was able to find my wallet with either tracker.
More Range, Limited Use
Both the Ridge Tracker Card and the AirTag 2 do a good job of notifying you (via a phone notification) that you’ve left them behind. This communication relies on the Bluetooth connectivity of all the devices, speaking with each other. A problem though arises when it is the tracker that’s leaving you. In those cases, both the Ridge Tracker Card and AirTag 2 must then ping other Apple devices that happen to be nearby to let you know they’re missing.
The problem is that in my testing, they tend to ping roughly every 20 minutes, therefore not making for reliable by-the-minute tracking. Sure, you’ll know something is missing and roughly where it may have gone, but not in real-time. Those slower ping times work for an item you may have lost or misplaced but not one that’s in the hands of a pickpocket making their way to another part of town.
How To Use
Apple’s AirTag 2, despite its improved ranges, has limitations that make it good for specific use cases. You might not get your money back but a thief will probably ditch the tag first thing, so you’ll maybe get the AirTag back. Or your wallet, perhaps that has some value to you. Given the limitations of both devices, it’s best to choose the one that fits best.
Here are 9 ways the Ridge Tracker Card is better than an AirTag 2.
For everything else, luggage, backpacks, pets, then an AirTag 2 has some advantages where space is not limited.
