The viaim RecDot is a pair of true wireless earbuds that doubles as an AI meeting recorder, retailing at S$279, but I’ve seen it selling at between S$200-250 on Lazada or Shopee during sale periods. It sits in between product categories of a true wireless earbuds and AI note-taking gadgets such Plaud, since the recorder is built into earbuds. On paper, it’s a great idea to marry both product categories as you can simply own a single device to perform both functions.
Build Quality & Design
viaim RecDot follows the design language of AirPods Pro which utilizes a stem shape, and comes in Black or Silver colourways. Each bud weighs 4.8g, which is really lightweight. Build wise, the RecDot has a plastic construction that feels well-made, and the case features largely matte plastic, while the earbuds have a glossy finish.
The case itself skips the usual flip-top lid for a sliding mechanism (you slide your thumb across the top to reveal the earbuds). This is actually a thoughtful design choice as it allows you open the case with one hand – something you’d need to have to kickstart a fast recording.
Charging is via USB-C or Qi wireless, and the case supports fast charging which is handy if you’ve forgotten to top up before a meeting. Battery life is pretty robust too, you can expect between 7-9 hours of using depending on your usage. Viaim says you should get 36 hours total on a full charge, which is comfortably enough for a full work week of calls and meetings without needing to top up daily.
AI Recording & Transcription
I know viaim RecDot is ultimately a pair of wireless earbuds, but I feel the core feature is its AI recording feature. I see it as a AI note-taking tool first, then wireless earbuds as a secondary feature. There is only one requisite required for recording – you need the viaim RecDot with you, that’s all. You don’t even need your phone. All you need is to slide open the case to reveal the RecDot.
There are three channels to initiate a recoding:
- Using the viaim app on your smartphone –Multi-mode Record
- Pressing the record button on the charging case – FlashRecord
- Long-press the earbuds if you’re wearing them – FlashRecord
Multi-Mode Record
This isn’t an official term from viaim, but I’m just going to call it Multi-mode Record as starting a recording from the viaim app offers you four modes of recording (see below): (1) Call Mode, (2) Audio & Video Mode, (3) Meeting Mode, and (4) Translate Mode.
Call Mode is the most useful if you take a lot of meetings on your device. While your meeting is ongoing on Zoom on Teams, simply head to the viaim app and choose ‘Call Mode’ when you hit record. The RecDot will be smart enough to record the audio coming through the meeting app.
Audio & Video Mode will come in handy if you are watching a lecture, panel discussion, or podcast online and want to record the content. The viaim app will only start a recording if there is a media playing in the background of the connected device,
Meeting Mode and Translate Mode will be most applicable for an in-person setting. You don’t even need to wear the viaim RecDot earbuds, all you need is slide open the case so that the earbuds’ microphone are exposed. Transcription covers 78 languages, with live translation running alongside it.
FlashRecord
FlashRecord allows you record any calls or meetings in the fastest possible way, either through your earbuds or from the case (by pressing the red button). There’s 4 hours of local audio storage split across both earbuds, so audio will be stored directly in the earbuds. You don’t even need your phone to be connected to the earbuds at all. There is a haptic feedback to let you know the recording has started if you start it on the earbuds, and you get a visual cue on the case (either L or R logo will light up) if you start the recording on the case. Once you are reconnected to the viaim app, the RecDot will download the stored files from the earbuds to the app.
The recordings that come from FlashRecord will require you to take an extra step to transcribe the audio before it can be used further for any AI features. It does take some time for the app to transcribe the recorded audio, especially if the audio duration is long – something to take note of.
General Performance
viaim RecDot is generally accurate when transcribing conversations during my tests of an interview, a panel discussion, and a work meeting. They were able to accurately discern what my colleagues were saying especially since the Singapore accent can sometimes be quite tricky to pick up. It’s worth noting that the transcription retains the original language which makes it flexible to translate to other languages later. The transcription runs with a lag of a few seconds, so if you’re trying to follow a fast-moving group conversation live on-screen, it won’t quite keep pace. Everything’s also processed in the cloud rather than on-device, which is worth flagging if you’re recording anything sensitive.
The output still requires some cleanup, but the high-level points in the transcript is more or less actionable. The full recorded audio is saved and can be played back again, and even be exported as a file. Translation was also pretty accurate given my only test case of Mandarin since that is the only language I can validate the context.
App & Software
Speaking of transcribing, you get 600 minutes of transcription free every month, no subscription needed, with paid tiers (Pro, Ultra) going at S$13.98/month and S$27.98/month. 600 minutes is quite sufficient for an average user, especially compared to rivals such as the Soundcore’s Liberty 5 Pro Max that only includes 120 minutes a month.
The viaim app is where recordings get processed into summaries, action items, and searchable transcripts. It even has a mindmap output that could be useful for those using the RecDot for lectures. The app also supports voice command control for playback and calls, and auto-pauses playback when you take a bud out, resuming when you put it back in. You can also access Viaim’s onboard AI called Vitana, where you can choose between different AI models (free plan as of July 2026: GPT-5.4 Nano, Claude Haiku 4.5, and Gemini 3 Flash) to answer questions across your stored recordings. Premium plans will unlock stronger AI models.
The app also offers the typical features of customisable controls as well as a custom EQ with presets to choose from. You can also further dial in settings on AI and recording permissions.
Sound Quality
Given its heavy AI recording focus, I wasn’t expecting much here, but the RecDot offers better than average sound quality. It uses an 11mm titanium-plated diaphragm. The default tuning leans on the bass-heavy side and can sound little muddy out of the box, though dialling in the EQ in the app does help to clean it up a little.
Midrange isn’t the strongest suit as it sounds a little too laid back for my liking. Vocals and instruments can sound thin and hollow at times, especially when there is presence of constant bass weight. Treble is quite well-tuned, with enough brightness to provide shine and pop without feeling too harsh.
ANC and Transparency
ANC has decent performance, but isn’t anything class-leading. It’s a nice-to-have feature when you’re caught in noisy surroundings and just want to block out some of the noise to enjoy your music. Low engine rumble are removed to a large extent, while crowd chatter can be a slight hit or miss. I found the ‘Adaptive’ setting of the ANC to be a little inconsistent, so setting it to ‘Deep’ by default is better. Transparency paints a better story for me when using the ‘Full Transparency’ mode as it is sounds a pretty natural sounding experience without too much processing artefacts.
Comfort & Fit
You get four eartip sizes from XS to L, plus an in-app ear fit test that plays a tone to check your seal. viaim RecDot is generally a comfortable wear for me, and the size is quite compact so people with smaller ears should be find them comfortable as well.
Due to light weight of the earbuds, I find them comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time.
Conclusion
If you often sit through meetings, lectures and want an assistant to help with note-taking so you can better focus on the call, the viaim RecDot genuinely solves a real problem. The free 600-minute allowance means you can properly test that before paying a cent more. The viaim RecDot is more AI-note taker than an audio-focused pair of wireless earbuds. I think as long as you keep your expectations aligned, the RecDot can be a useful tool to own. I see AI-note taking to be a growing space in the earbuds scene, and the viaim RecDot offers a compelling all-in-one solution that makes it one to be considered.