Priced to 8 million, but the Hermes keychain for AirTag only used a few days was broken

AirTag is an accessory that was just launched by Apple in May. Integrated with a number of technologies such as Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (wideband) or the Find My network with the participation of hundreds of millions of iPhone users, AirTag allows users to locate personal items. like wallets, bags, keys..

However, because the design of the AirTag is just a circular block, if users want it to become a keychain, they will need to buy additional accessories. Besides Apple-made key chains for about $29-39, users also have countless other choices from third-party manufacturers.

Apple’s AirTags

If key chains from China cost only a few tens of thousands of dong, at the other end of the extreme, we also have super products like Hermes keychains with prices up to… 349 USD (equivalent to 8 million VND). This product marks the collaboration between the American technology giant and the French fashion icon.

Hermes . AirTag series of accessories

At more than 10 times the value of an AirTag, users would expect a Hermes keychain to be as durable. However, it seems the opposite is happening.

Recently, a reader of 9to5mac page shared some pictures of a Hermes keychain that was unbuttoned after only a short time of use. He confirmed that he took care of this keychain very carefully.

Hermes keychain broke after a short time of use

When contacting Apple, the owner of the Hermes keychain was asked to take it to an Apple Store to exchange it for a new product. Before scheduling an appointment, an Apple employee confirmed availability. However, when he arrived at the store, he was told that the stock was out of stock, and the store could not order more. At this point, he has two options: return and refund, or take it to a Hermes store and hope they can fix it.

There have been some suspicions that the Hermes keychains for AirTag are having quality problems and prompting Apple to mass recall. Although it has not been confirmed by Apple or Hermes, at the moment, Apple has stopped selling Hermes accessories on its stores after less than a month on the shelves.