JioTag Go is budget-friendly and works with Android through Google’s Find My Device network.
Apple AirTag offers advanced tracking features, including Precision Finding and global Find My network integration.
JioTag Go is priced at Rs 1,499, while Apple AirTag comes at a higher price of Rs 2,800.
Jio previously introduced an affordable coin-sized tracking device that could be very useful for users who forget things and then have difficulty finding them. The JioTag Go, marketed as a perfect tracking device for Android users, competes with the Apple AirTag, another popular tracking device that uses the FindMy network.
If you’re wondering what the main differences are between the JioTag Go and the Apple AirTag, here are some details to help you make a smart purchase choice.
Compatibility:
JioTag Go: Supports quick pairing with Android smartphones running Android 9 or later and connects to Android devices through the Google Find My Device network.
Apple AirTag is only compatible with the Apple ecosystem and uses the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch’s Find My network.
Design & Build:
JioTag Go: A coin-sized, small device that comes in a variety of colors and can be attached to keychains or other personal objects.
The Apple AirTag is a small, round, polished stainless steel device that is rated IP67 for resistance to dust and water. Additionally, it has a high-end feel and is engraving-personalizable.
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Battery:
Both the devices come powered by a user-replaceable battery which offers up to one year of battery life.
Tracking Features:
JioTag Go: It can emit a loud beeping sound (up to 120 dB) for convenient finding and uses Bluetooth to locate objects within range. It makes use of Google’s Find My Device network when it is not within Bluetooth range.
Apple AirTag: Provides more precise tracking of distance and direction by utilizing Bluetooth and Precision Finding with the U1 chip (found in iPhone 11 and later models). The global Find My network is also integrated with it.
Privacy & Security:
JioTag Go: This device uses Google’s network and Bluetooth to help locate misplaced objects, but it lacks advanced privacy features as Apple does.
Apple AirTag: Proactive features like identifying undesired tracking and alerting users of unknown AirTags nearby, along with a strong focus on privacy through end-to-end encryption.
Special Features:
JioTag Go: Includes a loud beeping sound for locating items and is a more budget-friendly option for Android users.
Apple AirTag: Offers Precision Finding, which provides more precise tracking, and features a vast global network for finding lost items.
Price:
JioTag Go is priced at Rs 1,499 while the Apple AirTag is available with almost a double price tag. Usually, it is priced at around Rs 2,800 on e-commerce platforms.
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