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.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of physical AI notetakers and transcription tools.
Plaud Note/Plaud Note Pro
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.
Plaud Note Pro. Image Credis: Ivan Mehta Image Credits:Ivan Mehta
The Plaud Note costs $159, while the Note Pro costs $179. They come with 300 minutes of transcription free per month.
Mobvoi TicNote
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.
Image Credits: Ticnote
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