As published on www.plaud.ai, checked September 6, 2026.
Size and design
Earbud weight
0.16 oz each
Charging case weight
2.20 oz
Colour
WhiteHalf-in-ear earbuds with a charging case that records, speaks, and connects on its own
Water resistance
Earbuds IP54; case IP52
Controls
Earbuds: force sensor (tap / hold); case: Record button (record and press to highlight) and Agent button (speak to agent)
Battery and power
Earbud playtime
ANC on: 4.5 hrs; ANC off: 6 hrs
Total battery life
Up to 36 hours with the charging case
Recording time
Earbuds up to 6 hours; case up to 25 hours continuous recording
Case battery
830 mAh
Standby
Up to 21 days
Charging
USB-C; quick charge 10 min = 2 hrs
Sensors and navigation
Earbud microphones
3 MEMS + 1 VPU (each)The VPU captures both sides of phone calls and online meetings
Case microphones
4 MEMS + AI beamforming
Pickup range
Earbuds up to 6.6 ft; case up to 16.4 ft
Recording scenarios
In-person and on-the-go conversations (case), phone calls and online meetings (earbuds)
Processing and software
Plaud Agent
Activated by "Hey Plaud" or the Agent button; plans steps, generates notes, answers from context, drafts follow-ups, creates documents, and acts through connected tools"Hey Plaud" requires Plaud Intelligence beta access; some features arrive via future firmware update
Connectors
Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Slack, Notion, and MCP-compatible services; ready-made and custom Skills; scheduled RoutinesSome integrations arrive in future software updates
Data handling
Encrypted in transit and at rest; conversation data not used for model training unless the user opts in
Connectivity
Cellular
4G LTE with built-in eSIM in the case; works without a phone nearby4G LTE access included with the Explorer Edition; future plan to be shared separately; coverage varies by region and carrier
Bluetooth
5.4; multipoint with 2 devices
Audio codecs
SBC / LDAC; Hi-Res Audio via LDAC
Apple Find My
Supported
Compatibility
App
Plaud Mobile, Plaud Web, and Plaud Desktop; recordings, summaries and outputs sync to the Plaud app
Standalone use
Earbuds work alone for calls, online meetings, music, and agent activation; the case records in-person conversations and speaks to the agent without the earbuds
Performance
Noise cancellation
Adaptive ANC, up to 40 dB hybrid; transparency mode supported
Driver
12 mm dynamicEQ presets: Balanced / Bass Boost / Vocal
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Transcription languages
112+Some beta and agent features are optimised for English first
In the box
Charging case
1
Earbuds
2Left and right
Quick start guide
1
Consumables and upkeep
AI plan (Starter)
Free; 300 transcription minutes per month; included with the Explorer EditionNo subscription required
Plaud credits
US$200 (or local equivalent) included for eligible Plaud Intelligence featuresAdditional credits can be purchased once used
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 delivery; warranted as a complete set with whole-set replacementIndividual earbuds or cases are not replaced separately; a lost or damaged single component voids set replacement
Returns
30-day no-reason return with free return shipping and full refundRefund issued within 5-10 business days of receipt
Shipping regions
United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Canada, Netherlands
Shipping
Free; estimated dispatch Q4 2026Estimated shipping timing shown at checkout
Explorer Edition
Edition
Limited Explorer Edition; 2,000 units worldwide at $249.99Sold by pre-order; the current pre-order has ended and a waitlist is open