Tile Pro Sport Helps You Find Your Missing Items
PC Magazine|October 2017

I have a bad habit of misplacing my Bluetooth headphones after I exercise in the morning.

Ajay Kumar
Tile Pro Sport Helps You Find Your Missing Items

They always turn up, but I have to search. For you, it could be your wallet, keys, or something else, but the wave of panic feels the same. Tile has a solution: the Pro Sport, a Bluetooth connected tracking device that helps you find your stuff. At ( 0 for a two-pack), the Sport attaches to just about anything you often misplace. Long-range Bluetooth tracking locates tagged items, a loud built-in alarm lets you know if they’re in the same room, and a rugged, waterproof build means you don’t have to worry about durability. The Sport is a marked improvement over Tile’s earlier efforts, including the Mate, and it’s the best tracking device we’ve tested, making it our Editors’ Choice.

DESIGN AND DURABILITY

The Pro Sport has a dark-slate finish with a grippy tread-like texture. It looks and feels more premium than the Tile Mate: It has a similar shape with rounded edges but adds a thick ring around the sides. An opening in the left corner makes it easy to clip onto key rings and bags. A circular button that activates your phone’s ringtone is in the middle.

Despite some added bulk due to the ruggedized design, the Sport is still pretty slim and light at 1. by 1. by 0.2 inches (HWD) and 0. ounces. It’s just a little wider than the Tile Mate (1. by 1. by 0.2 inches, 0.2 ounces), and barely larger than the Tile Pro Style (1. by 1. by 0.2 inches, 0.4 ounces). I had no problem attaching it to my backpack and headphones, slipping it in my wallet, or just keeping it in my pocket. The Sport feels a good deal more sturdy than the white plastic Tile Mate. It’s also a bit more rugged than the Style. According to Tile, the Sport’s thicker ring makes it more resistant to physical impact. It’s also better able to withstand environmental extremes like high and low temperatures and high humidity.

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