The third iteration of the Timekettle M3 aims to perfect the three features that make TWS Earbuds such a ground-breaking product: wireless audio for music and calls, active noise cancellation for the best listening experience, and perhaps the M3’s most impressive feature: real-time audio translation, even when the device is offline.
Timekettle first appeared in 2017 with its lauded WT2 earbuds that boasted real-time translation. The M2 was unveiled in 2021 after a few hardware, software, and overall design modifications. The M2 had one earpiece on each side of the split earbud housing that could be removed, worn, and used separately. The goal was to demonstrate through design that these earpieces are different from standard left-right audio units. They are made to be split in two and shared (sort of like a KitKat).
Give one to a friend and the two of you may conduct a natural conversation in two different languages. The earbuds will take care of the rest, translating both languages simultaneously and in real-time without the need for an internet connection. Of course, the M2 can also be worn like a regular pair of TWS earbuds, making it ideal for taking calls, listening to music, and even receiving real-time translation from an outside audio source.
The M2, as fantastic as it sounds, is already obsolete, as Timekettle has released the M3 earphones, which have considerable improvements. The M3 has the same split-case design as its predecessor and enables real-time translation of 40 languages and 93 accents (only major languages operate offline), but with a more ergonomic fit, improved Active Noise Cancelation, and professional-grade EQ tuning abilities. The term “real-time” isn’t just there for show; Timekettle claims that the M3’s translations are 95% correct and have a 0.5-second latency.
This is because the earphones use six of the world’s leading translation engines (DeepL, Google, Microsoft, iFlytek, AmiVoice, and Hoya) as well as Timekettle’s own engine to produce correct results rapidly. It also makes the overall M3 experience much more smooth, as opposed to the clumsy portable translators that are currently available. All translation takes place on-device and is delivered straight to your ear, allowing individuals to speak more organically.
The earbuds also have high-precision ANC (Active Noise Cancelation) and dual-mic noise reduction for your own voice, ensuring crystal-clear audio during calls even in busy environments. A Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.2 chip on the inside provides a precise and seamless connection every time, while Timekettle’s associated smartphone app not only aids translation, but also has its own EQ settings, allowing you to fine-tune your M3’s listening experience to the greatest extent possible. The M3 is also IPx4 water resistant, lasting roughly 7.5 hours on a full charge and up to an additional 25 hours when used in conjunction with the charging case.
CONCLUSION
The M3 is priced similarly to a standard pair of TWS earbuds, but it also comes with an offline pack that enables internet-free translation for 8 languages (English to Japanese, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and German) and 40 languages once linked online. The Timekettle app is available for both Android and iOS phones, and when combined with the M3, provides an ideal setup for foreign vacations, exchange programs, or just working with international clients.
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