5 Best Translator Headphones

The language barrier is something that many novice travelers and tourists are afraid of. But with headphones-translators, you can forget about fear. With the help of these devices it is easy to ask questions to natives, to communicate with business partners from other countries. All that is required of you is to install the necessary software on your smartphone and turn on smart ears.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Timekettle M2 Offline 4.57
Offline translation
2 Timekettle WT2 Plus 4.55
Optimal cost-function ratio
3 Pilot Waverly Labs 4.50
Chat for 8 people
4 Google Pixel Buds TWS 4.49
Case with wireless charging
5 PeiKo World Smart Bluetooth 4.39
Best price

Translator headphones often turn out to be indispensable where the familiar Google Translate becomes inconvenient. Especially during travel and business negotiations. Devices with simultaneous translation function help to overcome the language barrier, as well as get rid of the fear of being misunderstood. There are not so many modern models of headphones-translators. And there are only a few devices that understand the Russian language.

The best-selling smart ear model in Russia is Pixel Buds TWS from Google. The translation function was available even on the first modification of the device. But that model of bads was connected by a wire, which caused inconvenience to some users.

The second most popular manufacturer of translator headphones - time-kettle. The M2 Offline and WT2/WT2 Plus devices have become a real breakthrough in the simultaneous translation technology market.Still, because one of them has the ability to translate without the Internet, coupled with the headset function, and the other one has a quick translation of simple phrases.

Less popular brand Waverly Labs from the USA: this manufacturer's headphones have a stylish design that stands out from other devices. In addition, American devices support the group transfer function.

Top 5. PeiKo World Smart Bluetooth

Rating (2022): 4.39
Best price

The cheapest earphone-translator. The device supports the optimal number of languages ​​and copes well with complex phrases.

  • Number of languages: 16
  • Average price: 2000 rubles.
  • Delay: up to 4-5 sec.
  • Working time: 4 hours
  • Waterproof: no

Best value wireless translation headset supporting 16 to 25 languages. The device is sold in 1 piece, the set includes one earphone with a charging cable. It translates quite quickly for an ultra-budget device: the delay is 4-5 seconds, and with a good Internet connection it is only 3 seconds. The model works stably with the native Peiko program, connects to smartphones on iOS and Android via bluetooth version 4.2. Management here is mechanical, accidental pressing is minimized. This device has 2 modes: collective and single. The first works only if the interlocutors have the same headphones, the second is suitable for simple conversations without complex phrases. The translated words are broadcast to the user's auditory canal. The bonus here is: reading SMS, receiving calls and listening to music.

Pros and cons
  • There is noise reduction
  • Can be used as a headset
  • Economical charge consumption
  • Support read SMS function
  • Bulky design
  • Meets marriage

Top 4. Google Pixel Buds TWS

Rating (2022): 4.49
Accounted for 13 reviews from resources: Yandex Market
Case with wireless charging

The earbuds support Qi charging. The gadget can be charged both from the station and car wireless charger, and from smartphones with reverse charging.

  • Number of languages: 40
  • Average price: 18350 rubles.
  • Delay: up to 4 sec.
  • Working time: 5 hours
  • Waterproof: IPX4

Google's wireless translation headphones are one of the best and most popular models. Yes, this is not a full-fledged translator headset, but the device copes well with the translator function. It is enough to say the phrase "Help me speak English / French (another language)", and Google Assistant activates instant translation. The device has a delay, but it is quite tolerable, given that Pixel Buds are more intended for daily use than for translation. True, this function only works on Google smart phones and Android phones. With iOS, the device is limited to standard features.

Pros and cons
  • Google Assistant with Notification Reader
  • Stable smartphone connection
  • fast charging
  • Compact and practical case
  • Translation feature not working on Apple devices
  • No active noise cancellation
  • Quiet

Top 3. Pilot Waverly Labs

Rating (2022): 4.50
Chat for 8 people

The device allows you to talk to a large number of people. These headphones are suitable for negotiation and everyday communication.

  • Number of languages: 15
  • Average price: 37,000 rubles.
  • Delay: 2-3 sec.
  • Working time: 4 hours
  • Waterproof: IPX4

Smart headphones-translators from the USA please not only with an abundance of functions, but also with their appearance. The ears are comfortable to wear, can be used as a headset.And these headphones do an excellent job of translating: there is even a group broadcast function. Anyone with a Pilot earpiece can join the conversation. The device runs on Bluetooth 4.2 with low power consumption, lives up to 4 hours on a single charge and up to 15 hours on a case. To use the ears, you need to install the Pilot Speech Translator application: it is available both in the App Store and on Google Play. The device is good for everyone: both the quality of translation, and the absence of voice distortion, and additional functions. But the high price, coupled with the intolerance of noisy environments (translation starts to limp) makes these translation headphones less attractive.

Pros and cons
  • Stylish design
  • Simple interface in native app
  • Supports group transfer
  • There is a headset function and listening to music
  • Limited languages
  • Cannot be used in noisy environments

Top 2. Timekettle WT2 Plus

Rating (2022): 4.55
Optimal cost-function ratio

The device is sold at a quite adequate (for a wireless translator) price. Its functionality is quite enough to translate ordinary dialogues.

  • Number of languages: 36
  • Average price: 12500 rubles.
  • Delay: up to 3 sec.
  • Working time: 5-8 hours
  • Waterproof: IPX4

One of the most affordable wireless headphones-translators in Russia. The device works on bluetooth 4.2, it lives up to 15 hours from the case. WT2 Plus quickly translates simple phrases, recognizes 36 languages ​​and 84 dialects. Smart ears require a stable Internet connection to work: they do not work offline. The model is used together with the native application WT2 Plus, has protection against water splashes, charges within 180 minutes. Judging by the reviews, these headphones are the best solution for a tourist.They are sold at a very affordable price, have touch controls and easily cope with the translation of simple phrases. True, they will have to be configured using YouTube videos, since the native instructions are difficult to understand. In addition, the device is not suitable for important business negotiations: it translates some complex phrases with errors.

Pros and cons
  • Easy to use
  • Translate simple phrases quickly
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Convenient management
  • Incomprehensible complete instructions for setting up
  • Accuracy and speed of translation depend on the Internet
  • Cannot be used as a headset and regular headphones

Top 1. Timekettle M2 Offline

Rating (2022): 4.57
Offline translation

Headphones translate speech without an internet connection. Artificial intelligence works offline with the most popular languages ​​and dialects.

  • Number of languages: 40
  • Average price: 19,000 rubles.
  • Delay: 0.2-2 sec.
  • Working time: 6 hours
  • Waterproof: IPX4

Wireless headphones translators are distinguished by a reliable assembly and advanced functionality. The model works in 3 modes: sensor, online lesson and speaker. The first option is used for dialogues. It starts with one touch to the body of the device. The online lesson is designed to listen to the interlocutor without conducting a dialogue. The speaker mode is used to broadcast the translation to others without user intervention: you speak, and the speaker outputs words / phrases in the desired language. The device has protection against splashes and dust, as well as a charging case that provides up to 30 hours of work. Smart ears connect via Bluetooth 5.0, work via Wi-Fi and mobile Internet with the TimeKettle application.The model is also interesting in that it supports the aptX codec: you can use it to listen to your favorite music. Also talk on the phone.

Pros and cons
  • Quality sound while listening to music
  • Three translation modes
  • 93 dialects
  • Minimum transfer delay
  • Complex combinations of words and slang are translated with errors
  • High price
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