Compare TicNote AI voice recorders and note-taking earbuds for meetings, calls, lectures and everyday ideas. Choose card, Lite, WiFi or 4G models and eligible Pro-plan bundles.
| TicNote card | TicNote Lite | Pods WiFi | Pods 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What the shop says | A card-sized recorder for meetings, lectures, and calls. Transcripts and summaries in the TicNote app. | A lighter TicNote recorder for meetings and lectures. Transcripts and summaries in the app. | Open-ear earbuds that record and transcribe on the go. Notes land in the TicNote app. | Open-ear 4G earbuds that record and transcribe without Wi-Fi. Notes land in the TicNote app. |
| Vendor | TicNote | TicNote | TicNote | TicNote |
| From | $139.99 USD | $99.99 USD | $219.99 USD | $239.99 USD |
| Colors | Gray, Gold, Blue | — | Navy Blue, Pearl White | Pearl White, Navy Blue |
| Storage (shop FAQ) | 64GB (about 434 hours) | — | 32GB case, 256MB earbuds | 32GB case, 256MB earbuds |
| Pro bundle | Variant on the card SKU | Variant on the Lite SKU | — | Optional FREE Lite bundle |
| Buy | Shop | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Pods WiFi and Pods 4G shop SEO meta also mention ENC and up to 10 m pickup; Pods WiFi meta also mentions Wi-Fi + Bluetooth. Those phrases are shop metadata, not a verified spec sheet on this site.
AR glasses
These live shop products are sold by vendor CNPS.AI. They are not part of the shop homepage TicNote lineup.
| Product | SKU | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR Smart Glasses | CNPS-PVG1 | $1,299.00 USD (was $1,599.00) | Shop |
| INMO GO3 AI smart glasses | IMG301 | $699.00 USD | Shop |
What this table does not tell you
- Battery life: none of the four TicNote listings or the two glasses listings gives an hour figure (INMO GO3 publishes capacities only). Record a full working day during your trial.
- Pickup distance and noise cancelling: "ENC" and "up to 10 m pickup" for the Pods appear only in shop metadata and have not been verified on this site.
- Processing location: where transcription and translation are processed, and for how long data is retained, is outside the scope of the listings. Obtain written confirmation before purchase if you have compliance requirements.
- Lite storage and colours: not published by the shop; "—" in the table means unpublished, not absent.
- 4G network compatibility: Pods 4G are labelled a North America version. Compatibility and plans for other destinations are not published.
Choose by scenario
| Your main scenario | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed meeting room or classroom, several speakers | TicNote | Sits on the table in view of everyone; publishes 64GB storage |
| Budget first, one per person | TicNote Lite | Lowest starting price, but confirm unpublished figures with us |
| Moving, calls, Wi-Fi or phone always available | Pods WiFi | Same form as Pods 4G at a lower price |
| Field work, often no Wi-Fi, destination in North America | Pods 4G | Listed as transcribing without Wi-Fi; optional Lite bundle |
| Cross-language reception needing offline translation and a camera | INMO GO3 | Publishes display figures, language counts and ≈58 g weight |
| Eyewear close to ordinary glasses, voice and accent support first | AR Smart Glasses | 40 languages / 90 accents; display figures unpublished |
Three checks before ordering
- Turn specifications into questions: for example "What is the storage capacity of Lite?" or "Do Pods 4G work on 4G in the UAE?" Put them in the quotation form and rely on the written answer.
- Test with real material: record or translate using your team's real languages, accents, terminology and background noise, not only at a quiet desk.
- Check the policies: review the destination list in the shipping policy and the limits on ear-worn products and the Pro digital service in the returns policy.
Prices and specifications are compiled from the product pages published on shop.cnps.ai (reference date 5 September 2026); current information is confirmed in the shop or in your quotation.