Smart Tag 2 - Thoughts

[Obsydian]

Nabbed a 4 pack for £77, effectively £19 each vs £34 each RRP.

Price aside I really wanted more Smart Tag+ but they had been out of stock for sometime, then rumours of the Smart Tag 2 and here it is.

Aesthetics

Not to bothered either way, but the Smart Tag2 ring seems overkill, would have preferred and Airtag size with a key hole. Also my Smart Tag+ have taken make knocks, scuffs and still fine, the Smart Tag 2 is the opposite and I concerned about the robustness and durability.

Function

Aside from the low power mode, much the se as the Tag+.

Overall

I love the Smart Tag automation button, tracking is hit and miss sometimes, as nowhere as large a network as Apple.

It's a shame Samsung just changed the shape, I liked the GEN1 design, just wanted it more compact, if only Samsung added more functionality, another missed opportunity as I am sure Apple will better the Airtag GEN1 which I used to own.

[Obsydian]

So why bother releasing a new smart tag then?

The battery claims are obviously linked to a new low power mode, both use the exact same battery, so sounds like snake oil

[-Robot-]

That's the perfect reason to make a new one with new tech it will last longer, Battery life on ST+ is a joke

You keep repeating yourself with the "snake oil" comment, if the battery longer than ST+ via new tech then it's can't be snake oil

[Obsydian]

Time will tell as there is no mention of new internal hardware.

[Obsydian]

In terms of battery life neither the ST, ST+ achieve Samsung stated life, so hoping for more from the same hardware, battery and a different housing on ST2 is snake oil.

[-Robot-]

There BTle tech in there, which should save power

[Obsydian]

ST+ and ST2 both are UWB, as mentioned so far the ST2 performs worse than the ST+ for tracking.

[-Robot-]

For you it does doesn't mean it the same experience everyone else having

For me, it's just as good as previous, is it better time will tell

Like @GusB, I am a very regular traveller so battery life and network connectivity is important, any improvement in either area is welcome

[Obsydian]

OK Samsung Star let's review, the ST2 over the ST+ offers no hardware (well IP67) only minor software changes (Lost mode and Compass Mode), the exact same CR232 battery.

For me network connectivity on all 4 is not as good as my ST+, battery is too early for anyone to say as they have barely been out a month.

[-Robot-]

Sure Big Cheese let's do that,
There has to be some hardware change to support BTLE, software change to support new features as mentioned by you, saying same battery doesn't mean no improvement

Again you connectivity experience isn't necessary the same as everyone else