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UAG, or Urban Armor Gear, is a prolific smartphone accessory maker from California. The brand has been around since 2012 and makes some of the most rugged phone cases and phone stands around. Expanding its lineup of accessories, UAG released the Metropolis Tracker Card in March 2026.
The brand’s first attempt at a Bluetooth tracker is fairly decent, with one standout feature. UAG has blended a mix of average specs with one that gives the UAG Metropolis Tracker Card a bit of an edge: MagSafe wireless charging.
Magnetic wireless charging in Bluetooth trackers is fairly new
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Typically, even the best Bluetooth trackers were not rechargeable up until very recently. Users were expected to spend $20 to $30 on a single tracker, use it for one to three years, depending on the model and brand, and then throw it away.
Naturally, this was awful for the environment as the used-up trackers would end up in landfills. It also created a recurring expense for users, as at the end of the product lifecycle, users were expected to simply purchase a new one.
Eventually, brands started coming up with trackers powered by replaceable CR2032 cells, and then rechargeable ones with proprietary or USB-C charging.
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Wireless charging only entered the conversation very recently. In October 2025, the newly released Chipolo CARD became the first Bluetooth tracker card to boast magnetic wireless charging, but it was not officially MagSafe certified.
Five months from the Chipolo CARD 2025 launch, the UAG Metropolis Tracker Card made its debut. Between now and then, a few brands have launched their own versions of Bluetooth trackers with wireless charging capabilities.
As Bluetooth tracker cards go, the UAG Metropolis Tracker Card sits on the more expensive side, but touts mid-range specs. The 65 ft (20 m) Bluetooth range and IPX4 splashproof rating aren’t impressive.
However, the Metropolis Tracker Card also has its upsides. It supports both Apple‘s Find My Device and Google’s Find Hub networks, making it versatile. It gets as loud as 95dB, and it’s only 0.12 inches thick.
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The 100mAh cell inside can last for up to five to six months on a single charge. UAG guarantees a lifespan of 300 recharge cycles at the very least. The cool hexagonal pattern is very stylish.
Not only does the Metropolis Tracker Card support standard Qi wireless charging, but it also supports MagSafe charging and is MFi certified. The Metropolis Tracker Card also gives proximity notifications, but only to iOS users.
UAG vs. Chipolo vs. Pebblebee
Here’s a quick three-way standoff between the UAG Metropolis Tracker Card, Chipolo CARD (2025), and Pebblebee Card 5. All three are in the same price bracket and feature wireless charging support, but only UAG and Chipolo have magnetic wireless charging.
|
Category |
UAG Metropolis Tracker Card |
Chipolo CARD 2025 |
Pebblebee Card 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
OS |
Android & iOS |
Android & iOS |
Android & iOS |
|
Battery & charging |
5 months, Qi or MagSafe wireless charging |
1 year, magnetic Qi wireless charging |
1.5 years, Qi wireless charging |
|
Ingress protection |
IPX4 |
IP67 |
IP66 |
|
Volume |
95dB |
110dB |
Unknown |
|
Bluetooth range |
65ft (20m) |
400ft (120m) |
500ft (152m) |
|
Dimensions |
3.38 x 2.11 x 0.12 in |
3.3 x 2.1 x 0.1 in |
3.35 x 2.12 x 0.07 in |
|
Weight |
18g |
15g |
15g |
|
Price |
$44.95 |
$38.99 |
$34.99 |
Clearly, the UAG Metropolis Tracker Card is the most expensive but has the worth Bluetooth range, waterproof rating, and battery life. It also weighs the most, and is the thickest of the lot.
The bottom line…
At the end of the day, the UAG Metropolis Tracker Card is better than your average Bluetooth tracker only because it is MFi certified and has official MagSafe support. When compared against other Bluetooth trackers from just as well-established brands, it is lackluster at best and perplexingly overpriced at worst.
If you want a rechargeable Bluetooth tracker with wireless charging, just get either Chipolo or Pebblebee’s card trackers. Both brands make some of the best universally compatible Bluetooth trackers on the market, with lower prices and better specs.
I can only see Apple users benefiting from the UAG tracker’s proximity notifications. But even then, I’d recommend the alternatives because competing brands make better trackers with support for iOS and Android alike.
UAG Metropolis Tracker Card
Better suited to iOS users
The UAG Metropolis Tracker Card supports both iOS and Android, but it has one extra feature for Apple users: proximity notifications. This MFi certified Bluetooth tracker has IPX4 water resistance and charges wirelessly with any MagSafe or Qi charger. While it works with Android, iOS users will certainly benefit more from this Bluetooth tracker.
