iFixit has just shared the first part of its two part series in which in tears down the new Apple AirTag smart tracker. In the teardown, iFixit noted that the product has an impressive internal design decision that helped it achieve a compact form factor.
As per the teadown from iFixit, the Cupertino based giant’s smart tracker offering is the smallest in size in comparison to its rivals the Tile Mate and the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. The iPhone maker achieved this feat through an ‘impressively compact’ design despite the battery taking up the most internal space in the housing. Although, one major difference with the AirTag and other trackers is the lack of a keyring hole, which iFixit stated as one of Apple’s move of “turning essential functions into premium, add-on accessories.”
An x-ray of the three trackers together showcases that the AirTag wasted no internal space for its item tracker, while the Tile Mate and Galaxy SmartTag had been “sprawling” with internal space. Notably, despite both the Tile Mate and Galaxy SmartTag having a large body overall, neither of them offer ultra wideband technology like AirTags. Although, it is worth noting that Samsung has recently launched an ultra widband variant of its Galaxy SmartTag.
Under the hood, all three trackers feature a coin cell replaceable batteries, with the AirTag and the Galaxy SmartTag housing a .66Wh CR2032 battery, while the Tile Mate uses a smaller .39Wh CR1632 battery. iFixit also noted that Apple showcased “surprising restraint in sealing the AirTag,” with replacing the battery being the furthest a customer will be able to reach without proper tooling.
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