

Which tracker you pick depends on what phone you have. First, however, you should be aware of something. We compared two popular devices, the Apple AirTag and the Samsung SmartTag+, looking at their tracking capabilities, ease of use, compatibility, battery life, privacy, security and value.

These little trackers can be affixed to key chains or dropped in a pocket to help you keep track of life’s necessities. Thankfully, technology (of course) offers a solution in the form of Bluetooth trackers like Apple’s AirTags or Samsung’s SmartTags. Keys, backpacks, coats and wallets, for example, are all likely to be misplaced in the mad scramble of daily life. This article is part of our series Battle of the Brands, in which we compare category-leading products to their counterparts to determine which are actually worth your money. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
