I tried to destroy this AirTag alternative, but it wouldn't crack - unlike others

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Also: This $5 magnetic USB-C connector can save your laptop's charging port That's why I found the new Finder Pro tags from Ugreen so impressive. These tags have earned the title of "toughest tags I've tested." ZDNET RECOMMENDS Ugreen Finder Pro tags A 4-pack of durable, rechargeable tags for less than $13 a tag! details View at Amazon Features and design Before diving into their durability, let's take a look at the tags themselves. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET To keep dirt, moisture, and other pocket grime out of the port, Ugreen has included a small rubber cover. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET's buying advice The Ugreen Finder Pro tags are durable, loud, and feature-packed, making them some of the best third-party alternatives to the Apple AirTag that I've tested.

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I tried to destroy this AirTag alternative, but it wouldn't crack - unlike others
Finder tags are great, but most are pretty fragile. These Ugreen Finder Pro tags are some of the toughest I've tested.
Written by
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes,
Senior Contributing Editor
Senior Contributing Editor
April 1, 2026 at 12:59 p.m. PT
Ugreen Finder Pro
5
/ 5
Excellent
pros and cons
Pros
These touch tags can withstand life on key chains and being dropped.
They feature a USB-C rechargeable battery, so there are no button cells to mess with.
They work with both iPhone and Android devices.
Cons
The little cover for the USB-C port isn't attached, so it could become lost.
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Yes, once again, I declare my undying love for the
Apple AirTag
. Overnight, that little plastic disc has pretty much eliminated the stress of losing things like keys and bags. But if you're an Android user, you're not invited to the AirTag party. Thankfully, a host of third-party makers have stepped in to fill the void. And while no tag is quite as good as the AirTag -- precision finding that takes you directly to the tag feels like magic -- there are still some great alternatives out there.
But there's one big problem: durability.
Life on a keychain is tough. Keys are hard, sharp, and they get dropped, stepped on, and banged around. While AirTags are relatively robust -- partly because they require an additional holder to attach them to keys -- a lot of third-party tags aren't as durable. Sure, they're probably good enough for the average person, but I've had tags crack, break, and even burst apart (a common issue with replaceable-battery tags that snap together).
Also:
This $5 magnetic USB-C connector can save your laptop's charging port
That's why I found the new
Finder Pro
tags from Ugreen so impressive. These tags have earned the title of "toughest tags I've tested."
ZDNET RECOMMENDS
Ugreen Finder Pro tags
A 4-pack of durable, rechargeable tags for less than $13 a tag!
details
View at Amazon
Features and design
Before diving into their durability, let's take a look at the tags themselves. The Finder Pro tags are standard keychain-style tags, but instead of the circular shape most manufacturers use, these are square, measuring 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches. They're made of a tough polymer, and there's a hole in one corner to make attaching them to keys and luggage easy.
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The tags feature a built-in 90 mAh polymer lithium-ion battery that's rechargeable via a USB-C port on the bottom. The battery has an estimated runtime of a year, so you won't be using the USB-C port very often.
The USB-C port has a little cover -- it can be lost but is not really necessary.
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
To keep dirt, moisture, and other pocket grime out of the port, Ugreen has included a small rubber cover. This cover is detachable, so there's a chance it could get lost, but all of mine have stayed in place. Even if you lose it, it's not the end of the world -- after all, your smartphone's USB-C port doesn't come with a cover, and it lives in your pocket or bag just fine.
Sound comparison
The Finder Pro is also louder than an AirTag. Ugreen claims the speaker outputs a sound in the range of 80 to 1

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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- PT Ugreen Finder Pro 5 / 5 Excellent pros and cons Pros These touch tags can withstand life on key chains and being dropped.
- While AirTags are relatively robust -- partly because they require an additional holder to attach them to keys -- a lot of third-party tags aren't as durable.

### Areas for Consideration
- But there's one big problem: durability.
- Sure, they're probably good enough for the average person, but I've had tags crack, break, and even burst apart (a common issue with replaceable-battery tags that snap together).
- Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET No problem.

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### Expert Commentary
This article covers tags, finder, zdnet topics. Notable strengths include discussion of tags. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 1547.