Plaud One: note-taking earphones with an eSIM charging case

Plaud, whose hardware and software the company says are used by more than 2.5 million people, is moving its note-taking technology into a new form: earphones. The Plaud One looks like a simple, AirPods-style pair of earbuds. The earphones record phone calls, and the case records conversations in the room and takes notes.

A case with its own connection

The case carries an eSIM. Plaud says this lets users give instructions to its AI agents remotely without reaching for a phone or computer. After a conversation is transcribed, the agent can connect to Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion and Slack to draft follow-up emails or build documents and presentations from what was said.

Agent features are due in an update over the coming months. Plaud plans a credit-based system for agent tasks, and Plaud One buyers will receive $200 in credits.

Specifications

• 12 mm drivers and active noise cancellation.
• The case picks up voices clearly within five metres, according to Plaud.
• On one charge the earphones record six hours of in-person meetings or three hours of calls.
• With the case, total recording time reaches up to 25 hours.

As with Plaud's other devices, 300 minutes of transcription per month are free. Paid plans start at $8.33 a month, billed annually.

Price, availability and market

Preorders are open at $249, with shipping set for the fourth quarter of 2026. Quantities will be limited. Note-taking earbuds already exist from rivals Viaim and Anker, and the wider note-taking market also includes Pocket, Comu and the software startup Genspark. CEO Nathan Xu said AI needs an always-ready wearable that is socially acceptable and private by design. He added that Plaud is adapting its meeting-recording technology to a popular wearable format rather than competing with mainstream earbud makers.