- Plaud announced the Plaid One earbuds on Thursday, featuring 4G connectivity via built-in eSIM and a charging case with additional microphones and storage.
- The earbuds include AI features such as transcription, translation, and meeting summarization, with $200 in credits included for their use.
- Preorders for the $249.99 Plaud One are now available in selected markets, with shipping expected to start in late September.
- The charging case includes four microphones with a five-meter recording range, a built-in speaker, 512MB of storage, and provides a combined battery life of up to 36 hours, which can be recharged via USB-C.
- Each earbud features 16MB of local storage (for a total of 32MB) and three microphones that can record at a distance of up to two meters.
- The earbuds can record for up to six hours according to Plaud, which is also the maximum estimated battery life.
- The Plaud One Explorer Edition can be worn like traditional earbuds or used through its standalone charging case, which includes built-in 4G to upload and process conversations without relying on your phone or Wi-Fi.
- An AI button on the Plaud One charging case can be used to activate Plaid Agent, which natively integrates with tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack.
Plaud Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation, the Plaud One earbuds, which are designed to enhance productivity on the go. Priced at $249.99, these 4G-connected earbuds allow users to record conversations and utilize AI assistants seamlessly.
The earbuds feature a built-in eSIM for cellular connectivity, compatible with networks in over 80 countries. Each earbud includes 16MB of local storage and three microphones capable of recording from up to two meters away, with a maximum battery life of six hours.56
The charging case, which resembles a ring box, boasts four microphones with a five-meter recording range and a built-in speaker, providing a total battery life of up to 36 hours. Users can recharge the case via USB-C.4
Included with the purchase are $200 in credits for accessing Plaud's AI features, such as transcription, translation, and meeting summarization tools. The credits can also be used for third-party integrations with platforms like Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack.2
The Plaud One is designed to simplify multitasking, with an AI button on the charging case that activates Plaud Agent, allowing users to manage tasks without switching between apps.8
“The Plaud One's charging case includes four microphones with a five-meter recording range and 512MB of storage, providing up to 36 hours of battery life. Each earbud has 16MB of local storage and three microphones, with a six-hour battery life, and the eSIM works in over 80 countries.”
