Nomad’s Wallet Tracker Card Now Has Extended Battery Life
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– Nomad’s new Tracking Card Pro offers up to 16 months of battery life, a significant increase from the standard version’s five months, and costs $39.
– The Tracking Card Pro is thicker and heavier than the standard model at 2.5mm thick and 15 grams due to a larger battery, but remains thinner than Apple’s AirTags.
– It maintains the same functionality as its predecessor, supporting Apple’s Find My network, audible alerts within 150 feet, and wireless charging without built-in magnets.
– A drawback is its higher price and bulkier design compared to the standard model, though it includes a polycarbonate body with aluminum edges.
– Pebblebee’s Card 5 is presented as a potential alternative, being cheaper, thinner, supporting more tracking networks, and offering up to 18 months of battery life.
For those who frequently misplace their essentials, Nomad’s newly launched Tracking Card Pro offers a significant leap in battery performance, now lasting up to sixteen months on a single charge. This upgraded wallet tracker is designed to fit neatly in any billfold, providing peace of mind for up to a year and a half before needing a recharge. In contrast, the company’s standard Tracking Card model provides a maximum of five months of use. Priced at thirty-nine dollars, the Pro version is available directly from Nomad’s website, representing a ten-dollar increase over the earlier version. However, purchasing a pair of these trackers nets customers a ten percent discount.
The extended battery life does come with some trade-offs. To house the larger power cell, the Tracking Card Pro measures 2.5 millimeters in thickness, making it noticeably thicker than the 1.7-millimeter standard model. Despite this increase, it remains substantially slimmer than many competing products, such as Apple’s 8-millimeter AirTag. Constructed with a polycarbonate body and exposed aluminum edges, the Pro card also weighs in at 15 grams, giving it a more substantial feel.
In terms of core features, the Tracking Card Pro operates identically to its predecessor. It integrates seamlessly with Apple’s Find My network, allowing users to locate their wallet from any distance. When within approximately 150 feet, the card can emit an audible alert to help pinpoint its exact location. It supports wireless charging and, although it doesn’t include built-in magnets, contains enough metal to adhere securely to MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic charging pads.
The extended battery is a major advantage for anyone who tends to forget regular charging cycles. Still, shoppers may want to consider the recently announced Pebblebee Card 5 as a compelling alternative. That model is priced lower at $34.99, maintains a slimmer 1.74-millimeter profile, and works with both Apple Find My and Google’s Find My Device network. It also features wireless charging and boasts an impressive eighteen-month battery life, providing strong competition in the wallet tracker market.
(Source: The Verge)
