Read our full tile mate 2020 review.
Tile vs other trackers.
The tile mate is the classic tracker.
That s another reason we have a hard time recommending the mate these days which hasn t seen the same gains as tile s other trackers.
Tiles outside of bluetooth range use a crowd gps concept that searches for other tile users nearby.
It has a range of 200 feet and a battery that should last three years.
It also has a replaceable battery option which is better than rather buying a new tracker.
Tile on the other hand is waterproof but the battery cannot be replaced and you would need to buy a new device.
You can still ring your tile or ring your phone from up to 200 feet away and because it s slimmer and a little lighter it s a breeze to carry around on your keychain or in your bag.
The tile mate is the classic tracker you ve come to expect from tile.
The tile slim is a credit card sized tracker designed to fit easily in your wallet or purse.
Tile s trackers are great hardware and since tile has the largest network of devices and users you re more likely to find lost stuff using a tile tracker than with any other company s tracker.