The PLAUD NOTE is a credit-card-size AI voice recorder that clips magnetically to the back of your phone. It records meetings, lectures and phone calls, then the Plaud app turns the audio into a transcript and a summary. Plaud lists the PLAUD NOTE at 2.99 mm thin and 30 g, with 64GB of storage and up to 30 hours of continuous recording on one charge.
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How the PLAUD NOTE Works
The PLAUD NOTE records on its own, without the phone app being open. You press the button to start, the audio is saved to the device’s 64GB memory, and later it syncs to the Plaud app over Bluetooth Low Energy or a faster Wi-Fi transfer. Transcription and summaries happen in the app, on the Plaud service, not on the recorder itself.
Plaud’s own app is available on iOS and Android, and the same account works on Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop. You can then search the transcript, label speakers and export the notes.
Two Recording Modes: Calls and In-Person
The PLAUD NOTE has two microphones of the MEMS type plus a VPU, a vibration conduction sensor. In phone call mode the VPU picks up the call through the body of the phone while the recorder is attached to its back, which is how the PLAUD NOTE records both sides of a call without an app on the phone.
In in-person mode the two MEMS microphones capture the room, and Plaud quotes a recording range of up to 3 metres. That suits a meeting table, a one-to-one interview or the front rows of a lecture hall. A large auditorium or a speaker far from the device is beyond what Plaud specifies.
Before recording a call or a meeting, make sure the other people agree and that you follow local rules on recording. That responsibility sits with the user, not the device.
Transcription in 112+ Languages, Arabic Included
Plaud’s support page states that transcription works in 112+ languages across the Plaud App, Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop, and Arabic is in that list. Plaud does not specify which Arabic dialects are covered, so results with strong regional dialects are not something it publishes figures for.
You can choose the language yourself or let the app detect the main spoken language automatically. The AI summary is generated from the transcript, and Plaud notes there is currently no separate summary language setting: an Arabic recording gives an Arabic summary, and an English recording an English one.
Plaud says it offers more than 10,000 summary templates, for example for meetings, interviews or lectures, so the PLAUD NOTE can produce minutes, action points or study notes from the same recording.
Battery, Storage and Charging
Plaud rates the 400 mAh battery at up to 30 hours of continuous recording and up to 60 days on standby. A full charge takes about 2 hours using the magnetic charging cable in the box. With 64GB of local storage, the PLAUD NOTE can keep a long backlog of recordings before you need to sync or delete anything.
Plans and Privacy
Each PLAUD NOTE comes with Plaud’s free Starter plan, which includes 300 minutes of transcription per month. Heavier users, such as people transcribing several long meetings a day, will need one of Plaud’s paid plans for more minutes.
Plaud states that its service is compliant with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA and EN 18031. If your company has rules about sending recordings to cloud services, check them before using the AI features.
Who This Is Not For
The PLAUD NOTE is not for anyone who wants transcription without an internet connection or a cloud account; the recorder captures audio offline, but the transcript and summary are produced through the Plaud service. It is also not ideal if you transcribe many hours every day and do not want a subscription, because the free plan is limited to 300 minutes a month.
There is no screen on the device, so playback and editing need the phone app or a computer. For a lecture hall where the speaker is far away, a recorder placed closer to the speaker will do better than a device with a 3 metre range.
Order the PLAUD NOTE in the UAE
The PLAUD NOTE ships from Totot with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivery reaches every emirate in up to 3 business days and is free on orders from AED 300. If an item arrives defective or not as described, it can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of receiving the parcel.
Technical Specifications
- Model: PLAUD NOTE AI voice recorder
- Dimensions: 85.6 × 54.1 × 2.99 mm
- Weight: 30 g
- Battery: 400 mAh
- Continuous Recording: up to 30 hours
- Standby: up to 60 days
- Charging: about 2 hours with the magnetic charging cable
- Storage: 64GB
- Microphones: 2 × MEMS + 1 × VPU (vibration conduction sensor)
- Recording Modes: Phone call mode and in-person mode
- Recording Range: up to 3 m (in-person)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 and Wi-Fi transfer
- Transcription Languages: 112+ including Arabic (dialect coverage not specified by Plaud)
- Free Plan: Starter plan with 300 transcription minutes per month
- Apps: Plaud App for iOS and Android, Plaud Web, Plaud Desktop
- Security: ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, EN 18031 (as stated by Plaud)
- In the Box: PLAUD NOTE, magnetic case, magnetic ring, charging cable
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are from Plaud’s official PLAUD NOTE product page and the Plaud support centre. Full details are published on the PLAUD NOTE official page.
FAQ
Does the PLAUD NOTE transcribe Arabic?
Yes. Plaud lists Arabic among its 112+ transcription languages. Plaud does not publish which Arabic dialects are covered.
Can the PLAUD NOTE record phone calls?
Yes. In phone call mode its vibration conduction sensor records the call through the phone’s body while the PLAUD NOTE is attached to the back of the phone. Get the other party’s consent first.
How long does the PLAUD NOTE battery last?
Up to 30 hours of continuous recording and up to 60 days on standby, according to Plaud. Charging takes about 2 hours.
Is transcription free?
Yes, up to 300 minutes per month on the free Starter plan. More minutes need a paid Plaud plan.
Does the PLAUD NOTE work without the internet?
Yes for recording, no for transcription. The PLAUD NOTE records and stores audio offline on its 64GB memory, while transcripts and summaries are generated through the Plaud service.
Does it work with Android phones?
Yes. The Plaud App is available on Android and iOS, and a magnetic ring is included in the box alongside the magnetic case.
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