Search results
May 17, 2016 · A companion mobile app is used to download language packs and toggle the language within the earpiece, and also functions as the “brains,” but translation doesn’t rely on an internet ...
- Kris Wouk
- How Translator Earbuds Work
- The Best Translator Earbuds For Real-Time Translations
- Handheld Translator Devices vs. Translator Earbuds
Two-way translations
Some of these products provide real-time two-way translations by sharing a pair of earbuds. You can speak and hear live translations on each earphone. Earbuds likeTimekettle’sWT2 Edge/W3 and ANFIER’s M6work like this. However, some earbuds like the Google Pixel Budscan only be used by one person. The other speaker must speak into the phone’s microphone then the wearer of the earbuds will hear the translation. Still two-way but you don’t share a pair of earbuds.
Mobile app
All earbuds listed here require pairing with a mobile app. Usually, transcripts of the translations are saved in the app.
Response time and accuracy
These vary per device but most translator earbuds have a response time of 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds. Perfect translations are still a long way off but some achieve up to 95% accuracy rate which is definitely better than playing charades with people you just met.
1. Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Language Translator
One can’t talk about translator earbuds and not mention Timekettle’s WT2 Edge/W3 Language Translator. An upgraded version of the award-winning WT2, the WT2 Edge/W3 is recognized as one of the best language translation earbuds in the market. This real-time translation device comes in a compact case with two earphones inside that work with the Timekettle app. Just separate the case and share the other earphone with the person you’re conversing with. The WT2 Edge translator earbuds work in four...
2. JoveTrans Lite Translator Earbuds
If you’re looking for a multipurpose earphone translator, JoveTransis for you. It doesn’t merely offer fast and real-time translations in 26 languages; it can also be used for music listening and as a voice assistant. JoveTrans’ translation function is driven by AIso it’s fast, accurate, and improves the more you use it. It also comes with transcripts so you can review and study the translations at a later time. While the WT2 is designed to be used solely for translations, JoveTrans is made f...
3. Google Pixel Buds
One of the best options for Android users is the Google Pixels Buds. Like JoveTrans, this pair of earphones not only features translation functionality. It also works as a regular earphone that you can use for music, calls, and to operate Google Assistant. However, where it truly shines is in its real-time translation. You can either ask Google Assistant to help you translate a language then it will pull up Google Translate on your phone. Or you can launch the app by yourself. You set the two...
If you’ve read our article about handheld language translator and pen translatordevices, you’d know that such devices are convenient during travels and business meetings. They also help with language learning. The same is true for translator earbuds or headsets, except handheld translators typically operate as stand-alone devices. Earbuds, on the o...
People also ask
Can you use earphones for translation?
Do language translator earbuds work?
Which earbuds are best for language translation?
How does the pilot translation earpiece work?
Feb 27, 2017 · When you're not using them, you can carry them in a plastic case, which has an integrated battery for charging the earpieces -- the feature that's quickly becoming the industry standard for fully ...
- Former Senior Managing Editor / Features
May 18, 2016 · Dubbed the Pilot, the earpiece is shaped much like a regular earbud, but comes without any wires or cables. It sits in your ear, and even without an internet connection – pretty handy, especially for people travelling overseas – it translates words being spoken to you in another language on the fly. You can get an idea of what the process ...
May 17, 2016 · The earpiece pre-orders will cost between $129 - $179 (you can nab it for the cheaper price if you're among the first 100 backers). When it officially launches, the retail price will cost $250 - $300.
- Kellen Beck
- kbeck@mashable.com
Jun 16, 2017 · The device can translate conversations across English, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German and Chinese provided both speakers are wearing an earpiece. More, like...
Aug 16, 2022 · Machine translation could make English-only science accessible to all. As computer translation improves, there are fewer barriers to translating scientific articles into multiple languages to provide global access. By Robert Sanders.
