Timekettle W4 Plus
$379 against $449, a difference of $70.
Timekettle W4 Pro vs Timekettle W4 Plus
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 Pro: 1 wins · Timekettle W4 Plus: 3 wins.
Verdict by profile
Timekettle W4 Pro
9.0/10 against 8.9/10 on the same formula.
Timekettle W4 Plus
14 languages against 13 languages.
Full comparison table
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our score | ||
| Editorial score | 9.0/10 (Best in this row) | 8.9/10 |
| Rank in its category | #3 of 6, translator earbuds | #4 of 6, translator earbuds |
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price | $449 | $379 (Best in this row)List price $399 |
| Subscription | Not required | Not required |
| Cost over 2 years | $449Device only: no subscription required (maker) | $379 (Best in this row)Device only: no subscription required (maker) |
| Languages | ||
| Online languages | 52 | 54 (Best in this row) |
| Offline languages | 13 | 14 (Best in this row) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery per charge | 6 h (Best in this row) | 3 h |
| With charging case | Not stated | 18 h |
| Features | ||
| Modes | 2-way simultaneous interpreting, phone call translation, video/media translation, onsite & online meeting assistant, AI memo export | two-person conversation, on-site listening, media translation, call translation, AI meeting summaries |
| Design and storage | ||
| Fit | open-ear | 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 Pro or the Timekettle W4 Plus?
On our formula, the Timekettle W4 Pro scores higher (9.0/10 against 8.9/10). 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 $449 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.