A credit card-sized AI voice recorder that offers robust transcription but relies on a subscription-based app for advanced features.
Key facts
- •The Note Pro features 64GB of internal storage.
- •The device is priced at $116, with a 10% discount currently available.
- •The recorder uses a proprietary magnetic cable for charging.
- •Comulytic claims the device achieves over 98% transcription accuracy.
- •The app requires a paid subscription for advanced AI features like Instant Abstract.
The Comulytic Note Pro is a portable, credit card-sized AI voice recorder designed to capture meetings and memos. It features a triple-mic array, 64GB of storage, and a companion app for iOS and Android that handles transcription and AI processing. While the hardware provides long battery life and accurate speech-to-text, the user experience is heavily tied to a subscription model for advanced tools.
By the numbers
Hardware and Specifications
The device measures approximately 3.37 x 2.04 x 0.12 inches and weighs one ounce. It includes a 128 x 80-pixel display, a single control button, and a triple-mic array with noise reduction effective up to 15 feet. The internal battery supports 45 hours of continuous recording and 107 days of standby time. It uses a proprietary magnetic cable for charging.
Software and Subscription Model
The companion app serves as the hub for AI processing and file management. While the Starter Plan includes unlimited basic transcription and summaries, advanced features like 'Instant Abstract' and 'Ask Comulytic Assistant' require a paid subscription. Premium tiers start at $14.99 per month or $120 for an annual plan.
Performance and Privacy Considerations
Testing showed high speech-to-text accuracy, though the device struggled to consistently differentiate between multiple speakers. Comulytic states that recordings are encrypted and designed to meet various security and privacy standards, including HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 Type 2. Users should remain aware of local laws regarding consent for recording conversations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by ZDNET AI.
