M3 — translation earbuds
Timekettle M3 is a pair of translation earbuds. It needs a phone. First-year required cost starts at $89.99 as of November 12, 2026 for two-person face-to-face talk (optional call/media plans left out). Offline language notes: language pairs; phone . available with offline edition FISH CARD . FAQ: English/ 13 pairs. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online only | $89.99 | — | $89.99 | |
| Online + offline pack | $119.99 | $149.99 | $119.99 | |
| 2-pack · online + offline | $206.99 | $299.98 | $206.99 |
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 | TMK005WOFF / TP005B1FUSA1 / TMK005WON / TP005B1NUSA1 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Timekettle |
| Device type | Earbuds |
| Phone required | Yes |
| Connectivity | phone network; offline edition downloadable pack |
| Online languages (as stated) | storefront states 43 online / 13 pairs offline |
| Offline | 13 (with offline edition) |
| Offline list / notes | language pairs; phone . available with offline edition FISH CARD . FAQ: English/ 13 pairs |
| Translation runtime | variant difference: Product page: 7.5 hours / Product page: 7.5 hours / Product page: 7.5 hours |
| Case / hub runtime | storefront states 25 hours ( with case, modes not broken out ) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online only | B0D4VHY2ZH | — | New ( lookup / product page) | 2026-11-12 | Amazon listing |
| Online + offline pack | B0GVRHB84P | — | New ( lookup / product page) | 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). M3 starts at $89.99.
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 |
|---|---|
| M2 | $99.99 |
| 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; phone . available with offline edition FISH CARD . FAQ: English/ 13 pairs.
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)
- Official store · timekettle.co (checked 2026-11-12)