Mobvoi TicNote
$128.99 against $159, a difference of $30.01.
Mobvoi TicNote vs Plaud Note
Prices checked Oct 29, 2026 · Specs from official pages · No lab or field testing
Criterion by criterion
Points out of 10 on each scored criterion. Mobvoi TicNote: 3 wins · Plaud Note: 1 wins.
Verdict by profile
Mobvoi TicNote
9.2/10 against 8.8/10 on the same formula.
Mobvoi TicNote
600 min against 300 min.
Full comparison table
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our score | ||
| Editorial score | 9.2/10 (Best in this row) | 8.8/10 |
| Rank in its category | #1 of 5, voice recorders | #2 of 5, voice recorders |
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price | $128.99 (Best in this row)List price $179.99 | $159 |
| Free transcription | 600 min / month (Best in this row) | 300 min / month |
| Paid plan | Not stated | Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr |
| Cost over 2 years | Not calculatedPlan price not published | $358.98$159 + 2 × $99.99/yr paid plan (the free plan costs $0) |
| Languages | ||
| Transcription languages | 120 | 112 |
| Battery | ||
| Recording per charge | 25 h | 30 h (Best in this row) |
| Design and storage | ||
| Weight | 29 g (Best in this row) | 30 g |
| Storage | 64 GB | Not stated |
| Form factor | credit-card, MagSafe-compatible | credit-card with magnetic phone case |
| Microphones | 3 MEMS; dual mode call & voice | 2 MEMS + 1 vibration conduction sensor, 9.8 ft pickup |
Highlighted: best value on a criterion we score.
Cost over 2 years = price + 24 months of the cheapest required plan, when the maker publishes both. Optional plans are left out. We never estimate a missing figure.
Questions
Which is better, the Mobvoi TicNote or the Plaud Note?
On our formula, the Mobvoi TicNote scores higher (9.2/10 against 8.8/10). It wins 3 of the 5 criteria we compare; the best choice depends on which criteria matter to you.
Which one is cheaper?
The Mobvoi TicNote, at $128.99 against $159 on the official stores on Oct 29, 2026.
Did you test both?
No. This comparison uses the makers' published specs and prices only, with the scoring formula from our methodology page.