Whether you’re a business owner or a business worker, someone who travels a lot, or even someone who simply enjoys traveling abroad, it’s a common issue to experience language barriers whenever you require to communicate with someone from a different country and/or culture. That not only goes for times when you require to speak to someone that doesn’t share at least one common language with you, but especially for times when you trying to communicate with someone that only speaks one language. This is exactly when having a portable smart language translation device comes in handy, as these devices allow you to seamlessly translate speech from one language to another from multiple people participating in a conversation. On that note, consider getting yourself the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds, which is probably one of the best (if not the best) smart language translation devices that you can currently find.
The Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds are high-end AI-powered translation earbuds that can translate speech in two-way communications in real-time with 95% accuracy and at a very low latency within just 0.5 to 3 seconds, featuring Bi-directional Simultaneous Translation, Smart Noise Reduction for background noises, Online Translation support to 40 languages and 93 accents, as well as Offline Translation for 8 languages, plus 4 Translation Modes, a 6-Person Bilingual Meeting function, a 40-Person Multilingual Remote Group Chatting function, both Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity for their In-App functionalities, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
Powered not only by Timekettle’s own AI language-translation engine, but also by 6 of the world’s top leading translation engines (DeepL, Google, Microsoft, iFlytek, AmiVoive, and Hoya), these high-end AI-powered translation earbuds are designed to deliver faster and more accurate translations to all of your business meetings and personal conversations.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds and check out everything that these high-end AI-powered translation earbuds have to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the earbuds’ dimensions, the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds not only come at a reasonably compact size, with each earbud measuring just 1.4 inches long (35 mm), but they’re also fairly lightweight, as each earbud only weighs a measly 0.19 oz. (5.4 g).
Not only that, but they also feature a unique ergonomic and share-focused design that ensures both users (the owner of the earbuds plus their conversation partner) are always able to get a comfortable and super-secure fit for multiple hours of use, no matter their ear-shape or ear-size, all while also perfectly sealing in their produced audio for a superior noise reduction.
Moreover, each pair of Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds also comes together with two (x2) sets of removable earmuff protection-covers that can be attached to each earbud’s ear-piece for sanitary purposes, as you’ll obviously be sharing these AI-powered translation earbuds with other people.
Since those 2 pairs of earmuff protection-covers are removable, they’re also easy to clean.
Last but not least, the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds also come together with a dedicated wireless charging case, which, just like the earbuds themselves, is also compact and fairly lightweight, measuring just 3.93 inches long by 3.93 inches wide by 1.97 inches tall/thick (10 x 10 x 5,1 cm), and weighing just 7.1 oz. (189 g) with its earbuds stored inside it.
The earbuds’ wireless charging case, also features a sleek design, as well as a fairly durable construction.
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
Moving on to the earbuds’ audio specifications and audio quality. Since these are AI-powered translation earbuds, their built-in dynamic sound drivers utilize dual beamforming microphones and a state-of-the-art directional voice recognition technology that makes them capable of translating speech in two-way communications and in real-time.
Not only that, but the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds are also powered by several different translation engines, which not only includes Timekettle’s own AI language-translation engine, but also by 6 of the world’s top leading translation engines (DeepL, Google, Microsoft, iFlytek, AmiVoive, and Hoya), which again, allows them to translate speech in two-way communications in real-time, all with an impressive 95% accuracy and at a very low latency within just 0.5 to 3 seconds.
Regarding the earbuds’s audio-quality, we’re very pleased to say that their overall audio-quality is quite decent, with all levels of detail being present, including highs, mids, and lows.
Notable Audio Features
Bi-directional Simultaneous Translation
One of Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds’s most notable sound functions is their Bi-directional Simultaneous Translation function, which makes these AI-powered translation earbuds capable of letting two (x2) users speak and hear each other’s translations at the same time.
Smart Noise Reduction
On top of that, their Smart Noise Reduction function (i.e. a Active Noise-Cancelling function) makes the earbuds capable of filtering out the other user’s speech, but more importantly, any potential background noises that could be annoying and/or distracting, such as city traffic, the voices of other people surrounding you (especially in crowded places), etc.
OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES
4 Translation Modes ( Simul / Touch / Speaker / Listen )
The Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds also feature 4 different Translation Modes, which include: Simul Mode, Touch Mode, Speaker Mode, and Listen Mode.
Simul Mode (for Bi-directional Simultaneous Translation)
The earbuds’ Simul Mode allows users to share one of their earbuds with their conversation partner, for which both users can then speak in two languages at the same time with translations transmitted to both earbuds simultaneously. All that you have to do is to set the two target languages in the earbuds’ Timekettle App.
This mode better used for business negotiations, cross-cultural family exchanges and other scenarios that require in-depth communication for a long time.
Touch Mode (for one-at-a-time translations)
The earbuds’ Touch Mode is programmed to have users speaking in separate turns. When using the earbuds’ Touch Mode, users simply have to tap their earbud and speak, and then their message will be translated and delivered to the other person listening. When one user has finished speaking and is ready to listen, they just have to tap the earbud that they’re wearing once again in order to allow the other user to speak.
This mode is suitable for use in relatively noisy environments.
Speaker Mode (for simple questions)
The earbuds’ Speaker Mode is programmed to have the earbuds’ owner wear one earbud from which they’ll hear the language translation of the person they’re trying to communicate with, while also utilizing the Timekettle App to translate their own spoken sentences to another person via their Smartphone’s loudspeaker.
This mode is useful for quick and simple inquiries like asking for directions or confirming the price of a product or service.
Listen Mode (for teaching / tutoring)
The earbuds’ Listen Mode can recognize sentences automatically and translate them to any selected languages, playing that language-translation continuously right in a user’s ear. Best of all, the translated script is also automatically saved on the Timekettle App, which users can consult and review at any time.
Since this mode basically works as a one-way translation of speeches, it’s mainly used for teaching and/or tutoring situations.
6-Person Bilingual Meeting Function
On top of everything already mentioned, the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds also support bilingual dialogue translations for up to 6 people at a time, and can realize any dialogue combinations such as 1 to 5, 2 to 4, 3 to 3 people, and other combinations of language translations so that all members can participate in the transnational dialogue.
40-Person Multilingual Remote Group Chatting Function
What’s even more impressive is that these AI-powered translation earbuds also support up to 40 people speaking forty different languages at once, making it ideal for Zoom calls and remote meetings, even when your business has a presence in multiple countries worldwide.
INTERFACE & BUILT-IN TOUCH CONTROLS
The earbuds’ also feature built-in Touch Controls, which are mainly used for their Touch Mode.
The rest of the earbuds’ controls are performed via the Timekettle App.
CONNECTIVITY
For their wireless connectivity methods, the Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds boast both Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity, which is used for their Online Translation functionality that offers users support to a total of 40 languages and 93 accents.
Whenever you’re not using their Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity, these AI-powered translation earbuds still offer you an Offline Translation functionality that offers you support to a total of 8 languages.
Lastly, they also boast Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity, which is used to establish a wireless connection between the earbuds and the Timekettle App for their In-App functionalities, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
Lastly, in terms of their battery-levels, know that earch earbud comes equipped with a small, yet powerful built-in 50mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that gives both earbuds around 3 hours of battery life for their continuous language translation functions, or up to 12 hours of battery-life on a single charge when accounting with their wireless charging case’s battery-life, which comes equipped with a larger and reasonably more powerful Lithium-Ion battery.
Whenever you require to recharge the earbuds and/or their wireless charging case, all that you have to do is to slot in each earbud in their magnetic charging slots, and the connect the included USB-C Charging Cable to their case’s USB-C Charging port. It only takes around 90 minutes of time to recharge both the earbuds’ battery-levels as well as their charging case’s battery-level from 0% back to full-power (100%).
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The Timekettle App
The Timekettle App is available to download for free for both iOS and Android devices.
Via the Timekettle App, users can configure and control all of the earbuds’ different Translation Modes as well as all of their other language-translation functions.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside each package, users will find: their Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds, 2 sets of removable earmuff protection-covers, the earbuds’ wireless charging case, the case’s USB-C Charging Cable, a Fish Card valued at 30 Coins for the earbuds’ Offline Translation 8-Language Pack, and a User Manual.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Earbuds are high-end AI-powered translation earbuds that can translate speech in two-way communications in real-time with 95% accuracy and at a very low latency within just 0.5 to 3 seconds, featuring Bi-directional Simultaneous Translation, Smart Noise Reduction for background noises, Online Translation support to 40 languages and 93 accents, as well as Offline Translation for 8 languages, plus 4 Translation Modes, a 6-Person Bilingual Meeting function, a 40-Person Multilingual Remote Group Chatting function, both Wi-Fi and Cellular Connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity for their In-App functionalities, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
All in all, these high-end AI-powered translation earbuds are great for any sort of scenario, whether that’s family reunions, personal business meetings, online business meetings, teaching environments, as well as healthcare environments, and more. They’re extremely reliable, super versatile when it comes to their language-translation capabilities, and also fairly easy to use / operate.
If you’re interested in buying them, know that each pair is currently discounted from their standard price of $349.99, and is now going for just $224.99 (saves you $125). You can order yours online right now, either directly from Timekettle’s official shopping page, or alternatively, you can get them from Amazon, if you’d prefer.
