M2 — translation earbuds
Timekettle M2 is a pair of translation earbuds. It needs a phone. First-year required cost starts at $99.99 as of November 12, 2026 for two-person face-to-face talk (optional call/media plans left out). Offline language notes: Language pairs (download first). List: EN↔CN/JP/KR/FR/ES/RU/DE and CN↔EN/JP/KR/FR/ES/RU/DE. Figures are dated store prices and offline notes — not a hands-on review.
Variants and first-year cost
First-year = hardware plus fees required for two-person face-to-face talk. Optional call/media plans are left out.
| Variant | Hardware | First-year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online only | $99.99 | $99.99 | |
| Online + offline pack | $129.99 | $129.99 |
Official specifications
Empty rows are omitted. Offline and language notes keep the vendor wording from the price check — missing lists are not invented.
| Official model / SKU | TMK003WOFF / TMK003BOFF / TMK003WON |
|---|---|
| Brand | Timekettle |
| Device type | Earbuds |
| Phone required | Yes |
| Connectivity | phone network |
| Online languages (as stated) | Product page: 40 languages / 93 accents |
| Offline | language count 0; language pairs ; language pairs, download first |
| Offline list / notes | Language pairs (download first). List: EN↔CN/JP/KR/FR/ES/RU/DE and CN↔EN/JP/KR/FR/ES/RU/DE |
| Translation runtime | single-earbud translation up to 5 hours |
| Case / hub runtime | 20 hours / 24 hours (FAQ) |
Amazon listing matches
No verified Amazon.com New match is attached yet. Search Amazon for Timekettle M2. A search result is not a dated price, and it does not replace official first-year cost.
How this compares
For Timekettle earbuds with a known first-year cost, prices run from $89.99 (M3) to $404.10 (W4 Pro). M2 starts at $99.99.
Same brand and device type, lowest first-year first. A blank cell means a required fee or official price is still missing — not $0.
| Model | First-year from |
|---|---|
| M3 | $89.99 |
| LiveTalk | $109 |
| WT2 Plus | $159 |
| W4 | $279.20 |
| WT2 Edge/W3 | $279.99 |
| W4 Plus | $299 |
| W4 Pro | $404.10 |
FAQ
Does it need a phone?
Yes — Yes.
Does it work offline?
Yes, with limits. Offline language notes: Language pairs (download first). List: EN↔CN/JP/KR/FR/ES/RU/DE and CN↔EN/JP/KR/FR/ES/RU/DE.
Is a subscription required for face-to-face talk?
Usually not. First-year required cost only counts fees needed for two-person face-to-face talk. Optional call/media upgrades stay out of that total when known.
Related guides
- Timekettle vs Vasco vs Pocketalk
- Translation Earbuds vs a Handheld Translator
- How to Compare Translator Prices
Sources
Official pages used for the specs and prices above. Amazon matches are in the Amazon section.
- Product / spec page · timekettle.co (checked 2026-11-12)