"Digital meeting notetakers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola help record and transcribe online meetings. But for in-person or more versatile options, many people prefer physical recording devices These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some of these devices are wearable-pins or pendants with dedicated mics for recording-while others are credit-card sized with dedicated mobile apps to transcribe and extract insights using AI. A few even offer live translation."
"This credit card-sized notetaker has been around since 2023, with a newer, AI-powered Pro version that has a small screen, four mics, and records audio within three to five meters. It also can switch between in-person recording and call recording. The Plaud Note costs $159, while the Note Pro costs $179. They come with 300 minutes of transcription free per month."
"Mobvi's rectangular notetaker is priced at $159 and includes 600 free transcription minutes. The company claims the device shows real-time transcription and translation with support for more than 120 languages. The device offers 25 hours of continuous recording through its three microphones. In terms of software features, the TicNote offers automatic highlight extraction and the ability to create audio clips or summarized podcast versions of a conversation."
Physical AI notetakers record and transcribe in-person and call audio, producing summaries, action items, and searchable transcripts. Device form factors include wearable pins, pendants, and credit-card-sized recorders with dedicated mobile apps and live translation on some models. Price points cluster around $159–$179, with varying free transcription minutes and subscription tiers for advanced features. Plaud Note and Plaud Note Pro offer 300 free monthly minutes and in-device recording with four mics. Mobvoi TicNote provides real-time transcription and translation for over 120 languages and 600 free minutes. Comulytic Note Pro advertises unlimited basic transcription without a subscription and extended battery life.
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