#1Timekettle LiveTalk
$109$1299.5/10
- Lowest price in the Timekettle range
- Online translation capped at 200 free minutes/month (no rollover); more needs a paid plan
TimekettleTimekettle M3
Timekettle
Timekettle M3 review
$119.99$149.99Price checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official store. Prices change.
Ranked #2 of 6 translator earbuds we compare, with an editorial score of 9.1/10. Strongest point on paper: battery per charge (7.5). Weakest: online languages (43).
Editorial score9.1/10
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
- 43Online languages
- 13Offline languages
- 7.5 hBattery per charge
- 25 hWith charging case
- Not requiredSubscription
- in-earFit
- touch mode, speaker mode, listen modeModes
Verdict
Best for budget-minded tourists who want translation plus everyday music earbuds.
What we like
- Cheapest Timekettle with offline packs (13 pairs)
- Doubles as regular ANC earbuds for music and calls
- 25 h total battery with case
What we don't
- Not simultaneous two-way: one-way interpretation only
- 43 languages, fewer than newer models
- Offline pairs limited to major languages (EN/ZH to ES, FR, DE, JA, KO, RU)
Full specs
| Online languages | 43 |
|---|---|
| Offline languages | 13 |
| Battery per charge | 7.5 h |
| With charging case | 25 h |
| Subscription | Not required |
| Fit | in-ear |
| Modes | touch mode, speaker mode, listen mode |
| Weight | Not stated |
| Water resistance | Not stated |
Subscription and hidden costs
Price checked on Oct 29, 2026: $119.99 (list price $149.99; the lower price is the maker's current offer).
Version priced: Online & Offline version (Online-only version also $119.99).
No subscription is required according to the maker.
Who it's for
Budget-minded tourists who want translation plus everyday music earbuds.
Look elsewhere if
- You need a feature the maker does not publish: check the official spec sheet before buying.
Closest alternatives
Full ranking#1
#5Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3
$279.99$349.998.8/10
- True bi-directional simultaneous translation (each person wears one earbud)
- Only 3 h of translation per charge
Questions
How much does the Timekettle M3 cost?
$119.99 on the official store when we checked on Oct 29, 2026, down from a list price of $149.99. Prices change: the button above leads to the current price.
Does the Timekettle M3 work offline?
Yes, the maker lists 13 offline languages (offline packs included). The full list of 43 languages needs a connection.
Does the Timekettle M3 need a subscription?
No subscription is required according to the maker.
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: How AI translator earbuds work — and when offline mode matters
Sources
Read on Oct 29, 2026. Specs and prices are the maker's; the score and the verdict are ours.