Note

Name: Note
Brand: Plaud

Phone-back recorder for calls and meetings

$159Available

A magnetic case puts the recorder on the back of a phone. Manual mode switching is the main interaction to compare with Note Pro’s automatic modes.

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Overview

A 0.12-inch card recorder that attaches to a phone with a magnetic case and records both calls and in-person meetings, with cloud transcription in 112 languages, summaries, and action items.

Pricing & plans

300 transcription minutes/month included; paid plans are optional for additional use.

Colour and case availability varies. Phone-call capture uses its magnetic case and a manually selected recording mode.

Setup & connectivity

Plaud app and account; the magnetic phone case for call capture. Transcription needs a paired phone and internet access.

Records audio on the device. Transcription requires a paired phone and internet access.

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Specifications

As published on www.plaud.ai, checked September 6, 2026.

Size and design

Dimensions: 3.37 x 2.13 x 0.12 inchCredit-card sized
Weight: 1.06 oz
Materials: Aluminum alloy
Colours: Black with Black Case, Navy Blue with Dark Blue Case, Starlight with Black Case, Silver with Black Case, Black with Dark Blue Case
Record control: Tactile button; long press to record, short press to highlight
Carrying options: Attaches to a phone with the magnetic case, or carried standalone

Battery and power

Battery: 400mAh
Recording time: Up to 30 hours continuous recording
Standby: Up to 60 days
Charging time: 2 hoursCharging cable

Sensors and navigation

Microphones: 2 MEMS, 1 VPUThe VPU is a vibration conduction sensor that picks up phone-call audio through the phone body
Pickup range: 9.84 feet
Recording modes: Dual-mode: manual switch between in-person recording and phone-call recordingPhone-call recording requires the device attached to the back of the phone with the magnetic case

Processing and software

Storage: 64G
Transcription processing: Cloud; requires a paired phone and internet connection
AI models: GPT-5.5, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.6; 10,000+ summary templates

Connectivity

Bluetooth: BLE 5.2
Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz; uploads to cloud while charging

Compatibility

App: Plaud App for iOS and Android (App Store, Google Play, or Android APK) with Bluetooth access, plus Location on some Android phones; Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop
Android version: Android 7.0 or later for app updates; Android 6.0 receives no further updates

Performance

Transcription languages: 112
Speaker identification: Automatic speaker labeling on all plans

In the box

Plaud Note: 1
Magnetic case: 1Black or Dark Blue, per variant
Magnetic ring: 1
Charging cable: 1

Consumables and upkeep

AI plan (Starter): Free; 300 transcription minutes per month; included with the device; unused minutes do not roll overNo subscription required
AI plan (Pro): $17.99/month, or $8.33/month billed annually ($99.99/year); 1,200 transcription minutes per monthOptional
AI plan (Unlimited): $29.99/month, or $19.99/month billed annually ($239.99/year); unlimited transcription minutes (up to 24 hours per day)Optional

Warranty, returns and shipping

Warranty: 12 months from the date of deliveryValid serial number and proof of purchase required; period subject to local laws
Returns: 30-day no-reason return with free return shipping and full refundPackage in original condition with all accessories and manuals; refund issued within 5-10 business days of receipt
Shipping: Free; orders ship within 1-2 business days and deliver in 3-7 business days (20 business days for Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska)
Shipping region: United States from the plaud.ai US store; no P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO/DPO addressesOther countries are served by local Plaud sites