I found an AirTag alternative that beats the Bluetooth tracker in meaningful ways (including price)

• The Pebblebee Clip 5 is on sale on Amazon for $24.
• It has IP66-rated durability with an integrated loop and keyring, and a super-loud 130 dB beeper.
• Its USB-C rechargeable battery needs topping up every year or so.

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There's no doubt that the Apple AirTag is the crown jewel of tracker tags, largely because its precision finding gives you pin-point accuracy on its location. 

But the AirTag has its flaws. First, a saucer-shaped disk is not that easy to attach to your keys of luggage. Then there's the CR2032 batteries inside it that need replacing every year or so. 

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Oh, and the chime isn't all that loud, and there's no flashing LED. to help you ...