Can AI Earbuds Beat Traditional Dictation Tools?

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Subtle is entering a competitive space dominated by AI dictation apps like Wispr Flow and Superwhisper, but its approach centers on dedicated hardware. The company claims its earbuds deliver five times fewer transcription errors than AirPods Pro paired with OpenAI’s transcription model, thanks to proprietary voice isolation technology.

In demos observed by TechCrunch, the earbuds accurately captured speech amid heavy background noise and even transcribed whispered speech. This performance suggests Subtle is targeting users who want reliable voice input in shared or public environments—situations where voice interfaces have traditionally struggled.

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$199 + subscription is a tough sell when apps like wispr and superwhisper already exist