This is how you recognize an AirTag 2 (and it’s easier than you think!)

At first glance, the AirTag 2 looks the same as the AirTag 1, but this way you can easily recognize the new AirTag.

This is how you recognize an AirTag 2

We prefer to call the new AirTag ‘AirTag 2’, but Apple refers to it as ‘the new AirTag’ and ‘AirTag (2nd generation)’. Retailers now label the original AirTag as ‘Apple AirTag (1st generation)’ for convenience. At first glance you don’t really see a difference in the appearance of both versions. However, you can recognize the AirTag 2 if you know what to look for.

If you’re not sure which generation of AirTag you have in your hands, you can look at the text on the back. Apple shows the back prominently on the front of the AirTag packaging. And you can also look directly at the back when the AirTag is taken out of the packaging.

This is the difference

If it’s a Air Tag 1 it says on the back: AirTag / Designed by Apple in California / Assembled in China / Bluetooth LE / Ultra Wideband.

If it’s a Air Tag 2 it says on the back: AirTag / FIND MY / NFC / BLUETOOTH LE / ULTRA WIDEBAND / IP67 / APPLE INC.

You can immediately recognize the AirTag 2 by the CAPITAL LETTERS. If you don’t see it, then it is not the new version. If you’re looking to buy an AirTag and want to make sure you’re buying the latest model, check the text on the back to make sure. If you settle for the first generation, make sure you don’t pay the top price!

Want to buy AirTag 2?

The new version of the AirTag is available for 35 euros, which is cheaper than the starting price of the first version (39 euros). A 4-pack has also become a tenner cheaper at 119 euros. If you want to purchase the AirTag 2, you can click directly below to your favorite webshop.