#6Vasco Translator E1
$3898.7/10
- Works with a phone or pairs with Vasco handhelds (85 languages with Q1/M4/V4 bundle)
- Expensive for earbuds ($389)
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Timekettle
Timekettle W4 Pro review
$449Price checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official store. Prices change.
Ranked #3 of 6 translator earbuds we compare, with an editorial score of 9.0/10. Strongest point on paper: no subscription needed. Weakest: offline languages (13).
Editorial score9.0/10
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
- 52Online languages
- 13Offline languages
- 6 hBattery per charge
- Not requiredSubscription
- open-earFit
Verdict
Best for business users who need simultaneous interpretation in meetings and on calls.
What we like
- Translates phone calls and video/media audio, not just face-to-face
- Open-ear design comfortable for long meetings
- Saves audio + text and exports AI meeting memos
What we don't
- Most expensive Timekettle earbuds ($449)
- Only 13 offline language pairs; full language list needs internet
- 6 h per charge in translation; case capacity not published
Full specs
| Online languages | 52 |
|---|---|
| Offline languages | 13 |
| Battery per charge | 6 h |
| With charging case | Not stated |
| Subscription | Not required |
| Fit | open-ear |
| Modes | 2-way simultaneous interpreting, phone call translation, video/media translation, onsite & online meeting assistant, AI memo export |
| Weight | Not stated |
| Water resistance | Not stated |
Subscription and hidden costs
Price checked on Oct 29, 2026: $449.
Version priced: Grey (only color).
No subscription is required according to the maker.
Who it's for
Business users who need simultaneous interpretation in meetings and on calls.
Look elsewhere if
- You are on a budget: it is the most expensive of the translator earbuds we compare.
Closest alternatives
Full ranking#6
#4Timekettle W4 Plus
$379$3998.9/10
- Choice between one-time purchase (all features unlocked) and cheaper subscription version
- Only 3 h continuous use per charge (18 h with case)
Questions
How much does the Timekettle W4 Pro cost?
$449 on the official store when we checked on Oct 29, 2026. Prices change: the button above leads to the current price.
Does the Timekettle W4 Pro work offline?
Yes, the maker lists 13 offline languages (offline packs included). The full list of 52 languages needs a connection.
Does the Timekettle W4 Pro 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.
Data note: The official page gives three language counts: 52 languages and 106 accents in the spec header, 54 and 108 in the description, 43 and 96 in the FAQ. We use 52, the spec-header figure.