Tile has revamped its key finder lineup for 2019 which includes 2020 versions of the tile pro and tile mate the new pro is better than ever while the latest mate feels like a.
Tile mate vs pro 2018.
Plus the tile mate is 10 cheaper.
Until now tile trackers have featured a non replaceable battery which is only guaranteed to work for 12 months after which tile offers a discount on replacements.
Of course the tile mate is both a little smaller and lighter making it easier to carry around or fit into a small pouch of your gear bag.
Tile also bundles the mate with the slim in a 70 package that includes four mate trackers and as of this writing at least you can buy a bundle that packages the tile pro with the slim too.
The new tile pro and mate are the upgraded model of the predecessor check out our review on the previous tile pro adding better range louder sound and more.
Plus the tile pro is slightly louder meaning that if you are near the end of that 400 foot range you should be able to hear it.
The pro 30 and the mate 20.
The latter isn t to be confused with the older mate which has a non replaceable battery.
As long as you re in bluetooth range which is 100 feet for the orginal tile mate and 150 feet for the new one you tap a button on the tile mate or the tile app on your phone to cause the other item to make a loud sound so you can find it.
Both tile mates use bluetooth technology to track your phone and the tile mate itself and whatever valuable you ve attached it to.
Tile pro is slimmer than the mate offering a longer range of 122 metres but also has a changeable battery that will last for 1 year.