Timekettle T1 vs Vasco Translator M4

Criterion by criterion

Points out of 10 on each scored criterion. Timekettle T1: 2 wins · Vasco Translator M4: 2 wins.

• 44 languages10.0

  Offline languages

  3.00 languages
• 52 languages4.5

  Online languages

  8.785 languages
• 2 years3.8

  Mobile data included

  10.0lifetime
• not statedn/a

  Screen size

  3.02.8 in
• not required10.0

  No subscription needed

  10.0not required
• $299.996.3

  Price

  4.3$429

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Spec	Timekettle T19.0$299.99Check price	Vasco Translator M48.8$429Check price
Our score
Editorial score	9.0/10 (Best in this row)	8.8/10
Rank in its category	#1 of 6, handheld translators	#5 of 6, handheld translators
Price and running costs
Price	$299.99 (Best in this row)	$429
Mobile data included	24 months global data included	lifetime free internet in ~200 countries (built-in SIM) (Best in this row)
Subscription	Not required	Not required
Cost over 2 years	$299.99 (Best in this row)Device only: no subscription required (maker)	$429Device only: no subscription required (maker)
Languages
Online languages	52	85 (Best in this row)
Offline languages	44 (Best in this row)	0
Battery
Battery	4 h	2000 mAh
Features
Modes	one-click translation, ask for directions assistant, chat translation, listening mode, photo translation	voice, photo, text, learning app, automatic mode
Design and storage
Screen	Not stated	2.8 in
Storage	32 GB	32 GB
Weight	Not stated	106 g

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.