"Ugreen has released a new wallet tracker that's just as thin as the FineTrack Slim Smart Finder the company debuted earlier this year, but with a massive boost in battery life from 12 months to five years. However, while the previous version was compatible with Apple's Find My network and recharable, the new FineTrack Slim Smart G only works with Google's Find Hub network and lacks charging capabilities and a replaceable battery."
"At 1.7mm thick - roughly the same thickness of two credit cards - the FineTrack Slim Smart G is thinner than competitor's wallet trackers including the 2.5mm Tile Slim which also lacks charging capabilities and is limited to three years of use. With 12 months of battery life between top-ups, Ugreen's older rechargeable FineTrack Slim will definitely outlast this new Android-only version, but every wallet tracker will eventually become e-waste when their non-replaceable batteries stop taking a charge."
"Other features include IP68 dust and waterproofing so the FineTrack Slim Smart G can survive dunks to up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes, although it will be completely untrackable while submerged. It also has a built-in 80dB alarm that will potentially make it easier to locate the tracker when Google's Find Hub app tells you it's nearby but your wallet is in a pair of pants buried in a pile of dirty laundry."
Ugreen's FineTrack Slim Smart G is a 1.7mm-thick wallet tracker that works only with Google's Find Hub network. The device sacrifices a rechargeable or replaceable battery for a claimed five-year lifetime, producing a credit card-sized item that becomes e-waste when the battery dies. The tracker is thinner than many rivals and is sold for $25.99. The older rechargeable FineTrack Slim supports Apple Find My and offers different longevity trade-offs. The FineTrack Slim Smart G includes IP68 water and dust protection and an 80dB built-in alarm to help locate nearby lost items.
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