The digital age has brought with it a multitude of advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI) notetakers. These devices, which come in a variety of forms including wearable pins and pendants, as well as credit-card sized options, are revolutionizing the way we record and transcribe meetings. Beyond online meeting platforms like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola, these physical notetakers offer versatility and convenience. They capture audio, transcribe it using AI technology, and provide users with summaries and action items from meetings. Some even offer live translation features.
In this article, we’ll explore several physical AI notetakers and transcription tools, including the Plaud Note, Mobvoi TicNote, Comulytic Note Pro, Plaud NotePin, Omi pendant, Viaim RecDot, and Anker Soundcore Work.
Plaud Note/Plaud Note Pro
The Plaud Note, a credit-card-sized notetaker, has been around since 2023. Its Pro version is AI-powered and features a small screen, four microphones, and the ability to record audio within a three to five meter range. It can switch between in-person recording and call recording, offering flexibility based on users’ needs.
Plaud Note ProImage Credits:Ivan Mehta
The Plaud Note retails for $159, while the Note Pro is priced at $179. Both come with 300 minutes of transcription free per month.
Mobvoi TicNote
The Mobvoi TicNote, a rectangular notetaker, offers 600 free transcription minutes and is priced at $159. It showcases real-time transcription and translation, supporting more than 120 languages. It can also record for 25 hours continuously through its three microphones.
