W4 Plus — translation earbuds
Timekettle W4 Plus is a pair of translation earbuds. It needs a phone (Timekettle App). First-year required cost starts at $299 as of November 12, 2026 for two-person face-to-face talk (optional call/media plans left out). Official offline claims disagree (for example FAQ vs product-page counts); both notes are kept in the specs below. 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 | List | First-year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription · talk mode free | $299 | $319 | $299 | |
| One-time purchase | $348.68 | $379 | $348.68 |
Optional add-ons
Some storefronts sell optional call, media, or higher-minute plans. Those upgrades are not added into first-year required cost for face-to-face talk.
Official specifications
Empty rows are omitted. Offline and language notes keep the vendor wording from the price check — missing lists are not invented.
Official offline claims disagree (for example FAQ vs product-page counts); both notes are kept in the specs below.
| Official model / SKU | C01050001–C01050004 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Timekettle |
| Device type | Earbuds |
| Phone required | Yes — Timekettle App |
| Connectivity | phone network; face-to-face / listen-and-play offline available |
| Online languages (as stated) | product page once stated 54/108, FAQ states 52/106 |
| Offline | FAQ currently states 13 pairs free; product hero once stated 25 |
| Offline list / notes | CN↔EN/JP/KR/FR/DE/ES/RU and EN↔CN/JP/KR/FR/DE/ES/RU (FAQ 13 pairs) |
| Offline modes | listen-and-play offline available; calling / network |
| Translation runtime | Translation >3 hours (50% volume) |
| Case / hub runtime | 12 hours / 18 hours (FAQ) |
Amazon listing matches
Verified Amazon.com New matches from the last price check. They do not replace the official first-year figures above. Buy links also appear in the variant table.
| Variant | ASIN | Sold by | Condition | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription · talk mode free | B0HBB5BR1X | Timekettle Tech | New | 2026-11-12 | Amazon listing |
| One-time purchase | B0HBB3FR87 | Timekettle Tech | New | 2026-11-12 | Amazon listing |
How this compares
For Timekettle earbuds with a known first-year cost, prices run from $89.99 (M3) to $404.10 (W4 Pro). W4 Plus starts at $299.
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 |
| M2 | $99.99 |
| LiveTalk | $109 |
| WT2 Plus | $159 |
| W4 | $279.20 |
| WT2 Edge/W3 | $279.99 |
| W4 Pro | $404.10 |
FAQ
Does it need a phone?
Yes — Timekettle App.
Does it work offline?
Official offline claims disagree (for example FAQ vs product-page counts); both notes are kept in the specs below.
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.
Are the official price and the Amazon price the same?
Not necessarily. Official first-year figures come from the dated store check. Amazon may show a different checkout or Prime price. Pay what Amazon shows at checkout if you buy there.
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)