Chipolo launches rechargeable CARD and LOOP trackers

Chipolo launches rechargeable CARD and LOOP trackers

Chipolo unveiled two new rechargeable item trackers: the slim CARD designed for wallets and the LOOP aimed at keys, bags, and everyday carry. Both are available to preorder today for $39 and are positioned as a greener, rechargeable alternative to coin-battery trackers.

Key specs are straightforward: around six months of battery life per charge, an extended Bluetooth range up to 400 feet (120 meters), and loud ringers—up to 125 dB on the LOOP and 110 dB on the CARD. Both units meet IP67 for dust and water resistance and are made with at least 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.

Charging is modern and convenient: the LOOP refuels via any USB-C cable, while the CARD uses a Qi wireless charger—handy for slipping into a nightly charging routine without fiddly ports. Chipolo purposely chose rechargeability to reduce e-waste and offer shoppers an alternative to replaceable coin-cell designs.

Practical features include a new ring-and-blink option for locating devices in the dark, Android out-of-range alerts, customizable ringtones and volumes, and a handy phone-finding function by double-pressing the tracker. Chipolo supports Apple Find My and Android Find Hub for cross-platform locating.

Design touches are deliberate: the CARD’s textured matte charcoal finish blends into a wallet alongside cards, while the LOOP comes in six colors—navy, mint, honey, coral, charcoal, and chalk—so it’s easy to personalize or match gear.

Why this matters: competition in the tracker market keeps design choices and environmental trade-offs in play. Not everyone wants disposable coin cells; some buyers prefer rechargeable hardware built from recycled plastics. Chipolo’s approach gives consumers and businesses alternatives to the market leader’s single design path.

If you’re evaluating trackers for personal use or for fleet deployment—lost key management in hospitality, asset tags in retail fitting rooms, or wallet recovery programs for employees—these specs matter. Longer range, louder alerts, and cross-platform compatibility reduce time spent searching and lower operational friction.

• Rechargeable batteries: ~6 months per charge
• Charging: USB-C for LOOP; Qi wireless for CARD
• Range & sound: 400 ft Bluetooth range; 125 dB (LOOP), 110 dB (CARD)
• Durability & materials: IP67 rating; ≥50% post-consumer recycled plastic
• Integration: Works with Apple Find My and Android Find Hub

Availability and price: $39 each, preorder now on Chipolo’s site and Amazon; in-store rollout (including T-Mobile) expected by the end of September.

For businesses and tech leaders, the practical question is integration and lifecycle impact. What’s the cost of swapping coin cells across thousands of devices? How much can wireless charging reduce maintenance? How will devices behave in mixed Apple/Android environments? These are the assessments we run with customers to turn specs into operational decisions.

Chipolo’s CARD and LOOP won’t upend the market overnight, but they sharpen choices for buyers who value rechargeability, recycled materials, and cross-platform reach. For organizations planning deployments, a short pilot—testing charging routines, range in site-specific layouts, and alert workflows—will reveal whether these trackers meet cost and sustainability targets.

QuarkyByte’s approach is to blend technical testing with operational modeling: we map real-world site conditions, estimate maintenance cycles, and forecast carbon and cost impacts so teams can decide with numbers, not just promises. If you’re comparing wallet-ready CARDs and key-friendly LOOPs for a pilot, we can help set success metrics and run a fast evaluation that highlights trade-offs.