#4Plaud Note Pro
$1898.7/10
- Auto-switches between call and in-person recording
- Free Starter plan capped at 300 min/month
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Plaud NotePin S review
$179Price checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official store. Prices change.
Ranked #5 of 6 AI voice recorders we compare, with an editorial score of 8.6/10. Strongest point on paper: weight (17). Weakest: free transcription minutes / month (300).
Editorial score8.6/10
Points out of 10 within the category; "n/a" = not published, left out of the score. Scale 7.8-9.5. How we score
Key specs
- 20 hRecording per charge
- 300 min / monthFree transcription
- Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yrPaid plan
- 112Transcription languages
- 17 gWeight
- wearable pin (4 ways to wear)Form factor
- 9.8 ft pickupMicrophones
Verdict
Best for field professionals (sales, consultants, doctors) recording in-person conversations hands-free.
What we like
- Wearable 4 ways (clip, pin, lanyard, wristband)
- Press to highlight key moments
- Very light (0.61 oz)
What we don't
- No phone-call recording
- 20 h recording, less than Note models
- Cloud transcription, 300 free min/month
Full specs
| Recording per charge | 20 h |
|---|---|
| Free transcription | 300 min / month |
| Paid plan | Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr |
| Transcription languages | 112 |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Storage | Not stated |
| Form factor | wearable pin (4 ways to wear) |
| Microphones | 9.8 ft pickup |
Subscription and hidden costs
Price checked on Oct 29, 2026: $179.
Version priced: Black / Silver / Purple.
Free plan: 300 transcription minutes per month.
Paid plans: Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr.
Two years with the paid plan: about $379 including the device.
Who it's for
Field professionals (sales, consultants, doctors) recording in-person conversations hands-free.
Look elsewhere if
- You want unlimited transcription for free: beyond the free minutes, plans are Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr.
Closest alternatives
Full ranking#4
#2Plaud Note
$1598.8/10
- Records phone calls via vibration sensor
- Call/meeting mode must be switched manually
Questions
How much does the Plaud NotePin S cost?
$179 on the official store when we checked on Oct 29, 2026. Prices change: the button above leads to the current price.
How many transcription minutes are free with the Plaud NotePin S?
300 minutes per month on the free plan. Paid plans: Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr.
How long does the Plaud NotePin S record on one charge?
Up to 20 hours of continuous recording (maker figure).
How did you score it? Did you test it?
No lab or field testing. The score is calculated from the maker's published specs and price, with weights published on our methodology page. Here, 100% of the weighted criteria were known.
Related guide: AI voice recorders: what the subscription really costs
Sources
Read on Oct 29, 2026. Specs and prices are the maker's; the score and the verdict are ours.