While wearable devices that emphasize "AI voice companions" (such as Omi, Bee, Friend, etc.) are still undergoing consumer market validation, Plaud has made a breakthrough with a differentiated positioning—its credit card-sized AI recording device, Note Pro, has already shipped over 1 million units, with more than 50% of users converting to paid Pro subscriptions, becoming an "underdog champion" in professional scenarios.

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Designed for Professionals: Ultra-thin, Offline, and Highly Reliable

Unlike AI rings or necklaces that rely on phone connections, Plaud Note Pro has won the favor of frequent recorders in business, media, and academic fields with its extreme portability and independent working capabilities:

- Only 0.12 inches thick (about the thickness of three credit cards stacked), weighing 30 grams, it can easily fit into a wallet or attach to the back of an iPhone/Android phone via a magnetic accessory;

- 64GB local storage, no need for real-time internet connection or reliance on a phone, ensuring sensitive meeting content is not uploaded to the cloud;

- 30 hours of continuous recording and 60 days of standby time, with 55% battery remaining after 15 days of intensive use.

Professional Audio Performance: Four-Microphone Array + Dedicated Voice Chip

The device is equipped with four MEMS microphones, supporting omnidirectional sound pickup, with an official rated effective pickup distance of 16.4 feet (about 5 meters). User tests have shown that it can clearly record speeches even from the back of a large meeting hall. It also includes a dedicated voice processing unit (VPU), achieving:

- Real-time noise reduction;

- Voice separation;

- Echo cancellation.

Privacy-Friendly and Transparent Operation: "Trust Design" for Professional Scenarios

Plaud understands the high demands of professional users for recording compliance and operational transparency:

- A small screen displays the recording status and battery level in real time;

- Physical buttons to start/stop recording, with tactile feedback;

- Buttons to mark key moments, which will be highlighted in the AI summary;

- Clear visual and operational signals, making it easy to indicate to others that you are recording during meetings, complying with workplace ethics.

Intelligence Beyond Transcription: Template-Based Notes + Cross-Device Access

Note Pro is not just a recorder; it also provides deep intelligent services:

- 300 minutes of free AI transcription per month;

- Supports custom note templates (e.g., "Investor Meeting," "Academic Interview," "Medical Consultation"), with AI automatically structured output;

- Transcribed and note content can be accessed seamlessly through a web interface, with optimized experience for "clicking text to replay corresponding audio";

- Users can also export audio to third-party transcription services, maintaining toolchain flexibility.

AIbase Observation: The Victory of "De-Gimmickizing" Wearable AI

While the market is obsessed with concept products like AI rings and AI necklaces, Plaud chose to return to the essentials—solving real problems: How to efficiently record and extract meeting value without disturbing, relying on a phone, or leaking privacy?

Its success proves that professional users do not buy for "AI," but for tools that are reliable, efficient, and respectful of the scenario. At the turning point where AI hardware shifts from "showcasing technology" to "practical application," Plaud Note Pro offers a valuable blueprint for the industry with its restrained design and solid user experience.

For users who frequently attend offline meetings, the Note Pro at $179 may be one of the most worthwhile productivity tools to invest in.