Chipolo, the maker of item tracking devices that compete with AirTags, launched its latest additions to its lineup of rechargeable products on Wednesday. The new devices include an updated version of its colorful LOOP tracker and the slim Chipolo CARD.
The CARD is designed to slip into your wallet. It features a textured matte surface in an understated charcoal color, making it easy to blend in with other credit cards. The LOOP can be attached to everyday items like your keys, purse, or backpack. It comes in six colors: navy, mint, honey, coral, charcoal, and chalk.
Unlike AirTags, which rely on a replaceable CR2032 lithium battery, Chipolo’s new devices have rechargeable batteries. The company claims the battery will last around six months before needing another charge. You can charge the LOOP with any USB-C cord, while the CARD charges using a Qi wireless charger.
While some consumers prefer to simply replace a battery, others prefer rechargeable devices to reduce e-waste. This market competition is important instead of allowing Apple to dominate with its own design. Eco-minded shoppers should also know that Chipolo says its products are made with at least 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Both new devices feature an extended Bluetooth range of 400 feet, which makes it easier to find misplaced items nearby. When an item is missing, you can search for it using your phone via the Chipolo companion app. Chipolo works with both Find My on Apple devices and the Find Hub on Android devices.
The ring is loud, reaching up to 110 dB for the CARD and up to 125 dB for the LOOP. If your phone goes missing, you can locate it by double-pressing on the tracker itself. The Chipolo app also lets you configure other features like out-of-range alerts for Android, the ability to change the ringtone or adjust its volume, and a new ring-and-blink option that causes the device to blink its light when lost in the dark.
Both devices are waterproof and dust-tight with an IP67 rating. This means they can withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and are impermeable to small particles.
The new trackers are available for preorder today on Chipolo’s website and Amazon. They will later also be sold in stores, including T-Mobile retail locations, by the end of September. The CARD and LOOP each sell for $39.