Plaud Note
$159 against $179, a difference of $20.
Plaud Note vs Plaud NotePin S
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. Plaud Note: 2 wins · Plaud NotePin S: 1 wins.
Verdict by profile
Plaud Note
8.8/10 against 8.6/10 on the same formula.
Plaud Note
30 h against 20 h.
Full comparison table
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our score | ||
| Editorial score | 8.8/10 (Best in this row) | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in its category | #2 of 5, voice recorders | #5 of 5, voice recorders |
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price | $159 (Best in this row) | $179 |
| Free transcription | 300 min / month | 300 min / month |
| Paid plan | Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr | Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr |
| Cost over 2 years | $358.98 (Best in this row)$159 + 2 × $99.99/yr paid plan (the free plan costs $0) | $378.98$179 + 2 × $99.99/yr paid plan (the free plan costs $0) |
| Languages | ||
| Transcription languages | 112 | 112 |
| Battery | ||
| Recording per charge | 30 h (Best in this row) | 20 h |
| Design and storage | ||
| Weight | 30 g | 17 g (Best in this row) |
| Storage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Form factor | credit-card with magnetic phone case | wearable pin (4 ways to wear) |
| Microphones | 2 MEMS + 1 vibration conduction sensor, 9.8 ft pickup | 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 Plaud Note or the Plaud NotePin S?
On our formula, the Plaud Note scores higher (8.8/10 against 8.6/10). It wins 2 of the 5 criteria we compare; the best choice depends on which criteria matter to you.
Which one is cheaper?
The Plaud Note, at $159 against $179 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.