Timekettle W4 Plus
$379 against $389, a difference of $10.
Timekettle W4 Plus vs Vasco Translator E1
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. Timekettle W4 Plus: 3 wins · Vasco Translator E1: 0 wins.
Verdict by profile
Timekettle W4 Plus
8.9/10 against 8.7/10 on the same formula.
Timekettle W4 Plus
14 languages against 0 languages.
Full comparison table
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our score | ||
| Editorial score | 8.9/10 (Best in this row) | 8.7/10 |
| Rank in its category | #4 of 6, translator earbuds | #6 of 6, translator earbuds |
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price | $379 (Best in this row)List price $399 | $389 |
| Subscription | Not required | Not required |
| Cost over 2 years | $379 (Best in this row)Device only: no subscription required (maker) | $389Device only: no subscription required (maker) |
| Languages | ||
| Online languages | 54 (Best in this row) | 51 |
| Offline languages | 14 (Best in this row) | 0 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery per charge | 3 h | Not stated |
| With charging case | 18 h | Not stated |
| Features | ||
| Modes | two-person conversation, on-site listening, media translation, call translation, AI meeting summaries | automatic mode, group communication (up to 6 via Vasco handheld), screen-off translation |
| Design and storage | ||
| Fit | Not stated | Not stated |
| Weight | Not stated | Not stated |
| Water resistance | Not stated | Not stated |
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 Timekettle W4 Plus or the Vasco Translator E1?
On our formula, the Timekettle W4 Plus scores higher (8.9/10 against 8.7/10). It wins 3 of the 5 criteria we compare; the best choice depends on which criteria matter to you.
Which one is cheaper?
The Timekettle W4 Plus, at $379 against $389 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.