The AirTag can pack a punch: Aldi’s GPS tracker is vastly superior to it

• You can currently get a GPS stapler cheaper at Aldi.
• The Cobblestone model works with iPhone and Android phones.
• There is no subscription required for use.

The GPS tracker “Cobblestone” from Copenhagen Trackers is always on sale at Aldi and often sells out quickly. For a good reason: The GPS tracker enables precise tracking, even within the EU, Switzerland and Norway thanks to the free data SIM card. This means you can find your items from anywhere without any fees or subscription.

By the time Apple introduced the AirTags, Bluetooth trackers were mass-produced. Many manufacturers now offer such gadgets, such as Samsung or Tile. They can be used to find misplaced keys, bicycle thieves or lost backpacks. However, their intended use is limited because they rely on Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth trackers therefore rely on the community: If you lose your backpack with an AirTag and a strange iPhone approaches it, you will be informed of the location – even if you are far away. Practical, but also unreliable. Firstly, the finder must have a device from the same manufacturer. Secondly, it is of no use in remote areas where no one is present.

In addition, finders sometimes receive information that there is a tracker in the backpack. This is intended to prevent stalking using the trackers and is initially a laudable thing. In the event of theft, informing the thief would be counterproductive – he would search for the tracker and throw it away. These messages do not exist with Aldi’s GPS tracker, and tracking is possible even in the most remote areas without people.

Are there also disadvantages? Absolutely: Of course, the GPS tracker only works where a GPS signal can be received – i.e. outdoors. This doesn’t work reliably inside buildings. Here again, Bluetooth trackers are more of an advantage, even if their range is limited to a few meters.

Long battery life and waterproof

According to the manufacturer, the battery life is up to four years or 4,000 tracks. The frequency of tracking can be adjusted using different profiles. The tracker can, among other things, send its location every 10 or 15 minutes, or alternatively only once an hour or once a day.

With dimensions of 6.4 x 6.4 x 2.3 centimeters, the device is very small and is also waterproof thanks to IP67. You can find the tracker via apps for iOS and Android as well as the online platform – so you are flexible. Of course, an operating manual is included in which you will find all the setting options.

• Without fees and subscriptions

• Up to 4 years battery life

• Free tracking in the EU, Switzerland and Norway

The GPS tracker Cobblestone is currently available from Aldi for 100 euros. The recommended retail price is just under 140 euros. Although the tracker is significantly more expensive than an AirTag, the device also offers great advantages through precise location even in remote areas.

Deal tip:

You can find similar offers in our Aldi buying guides.

Don’t miss an offer

You can find current deals in our “Bargains” section. In order not to miss a deal, you should also subscribe to our bargain newsletter. Here we regularly provide you with the best offers from the technology sector.