AI Voice Recorder Black Friday 2026: Deals Compared for Comu, Plaud, Pocket and TicNote

If you want a card-sized recorder with unlimited transcription and no subscription, skip to how to get Comu AI notes on a Black Friday deal. Comu makes Comu Note Pro and Comu Action Pro.

What are the AI voice recorder Black Friday deals in 2026?

Five brands have Black Friday deals or price pages: Comu, TicNote, Pocket, BOYA and Plaud. They cover card-sized recorders, earbuds and wearables. Comu prices are euro prices from the EU store (Nov 13, 2026); competitor prices are US dollar prices from each company's own site.

Prices checked Nov 13, 2026. The TicNote, Pocket, BOYA and Plaud offers are US store offers in US dollars.

Comu Black Friday 2026

Comu's Mega Black Friday Sale on the EU store runs Nov 10 to Dec 7, 2026 in three phases: Early Access from Nov 10 to Nov 18, Black Friday and Cyber Monday from Nov 19 to Nov 30, and Last Chance from Dec 1 to Dec 7. The headline is "Save up to 42%", and the prices on the store on Nov 13 are Comu Action Pro €149.99 (regular €256.99, 42% off) and Comu Note Pro €109.99 (regular €169.99, 35% off). A newsletter signup in Early Access gives an extra 5% coupon with the code COMU5, valid Nov 10 to Nov 18, 2026.

Comu also runs bundle discounts, a lucky draw and Last Chance gifts. Bundle discounts apply when you mix any devices: 3% off 2 devices, 5% off 3 to 4 devices and 8% off 5 or more devices, with 2 to 20 devices per bundle. The lucky draw runs Nov 10 to Nov 18, 2026 (CET): log in to a Comu account for one entry per person and account to win a Comu Action Pro, one of 2 Comu Note Pro, a 5%, 8% or 10% coupon code or one month of Premium or Elite. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited after Nov 30, 2026. In Last Chance, from Dec 1 to Dec 7, you can subscribe for a chance to win a Comu Action Pro, a Comu Note Pro or a coupon of up to 10% off. Shipping is free and fast across the EU.

TicNote Black Friday 2026

Every TicNote hardware product has a Black Friday offer, with savings of up to $130 on a single item. Buying 2 or more items adds a further discount. The sale covers five products: the TicNote AI Voice Recorder (a card-style device with separate call and room modes and 64GB of storage), TicNote Lite (one-press recording), the earbuds TicNote Pods 4G and TicNote Pods WiFi, and TicNote Watch (a recorder on your wrist with a dedicated recording button). All TicNote devices can record offline.

Pocket early Black Friday

Pocket's early Black Friday offer is live on Nov 13 and takes up to 45% off, with free shipping. The device costs $99 on the offer against $129.00 before the deal. No subscription is required. Pocket has 64GB onboard storage, 4 days of active use, MagSafe compatibility, a recording range of up to 15 m (49 ft), 2 studio microphones plus 1 contact microphone, and AI summaries in 120+ languages. The warranty is one year and returns run 30 days.

BOYA Notra Black Friday

BOYA's Black Friday Sale of 2026 offers savings of up to 49%, and extra discounts apply automatically at checkout. The BOYA Notra is 0.27 inch thick, records for up to 24 hours continuously and has 365 days of standby.

Plaud Black Friday 2026: list prices and the Dealmoon-listed sale

Plaud's US list prices on Nov 13 are Plaud Note Pro $189, Plaud NotePin S $179, Plaud Note $159 and Plaud NotePin $159. Dealmoon, a deal-listing site, lists "Plaud Black Friday Sale Extra 20% Off" at Amazon with a promo code that cannot be combined with other promo codes. Dealmoon puts Plaud Note Pro at $151.20 (from $189) and Plaud NotePin S at $143.20 (from $179), and states the offer ends Nov 18 at 11:59 PM.

When do AI voice recorder Black Friday sales start and end?

Comu's sale started Nov 10 and ends Dec 7, TicNote's runs Nov 12 to Nov 30, and the Dealmoon-listed Plaud offer ends Nov 18. Pocket's early Black Friday offer and BOYA's sale are live on Nov 13.

Dates checked Nov 13, 2026. The TicNote, Pocket, BOYA and Plaud dates are those of US store offers.

The Comu coupon and the Comu lucky draw share one window, Nov 10 to Nov 18 (CET for the lucky draw). The coupon works on Early Access sale prices. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday phase runs Nov 19 to Nov 30, and the Last Chance phase from Dec 1 to Dec 7 adds the exclusive gifts. The Comu sale spans 28 days from Nov 10 to Dec 7, and TicNote's spans 19 days.

TicNote's window ends Nov 30, the same day Comu's Black Friday and Cyber Monday phase ends.

What do the deals cost against list price?

At the Nov 13 prices, Comu Action Pro is €107.00 below its regular price and Comu Note Pro is €60.00 below its regular price.

The Comu rows use only what the plan that comes with the device covers: unlimited real-time transcription, speaker identification, unlimited basic summaries and 113 languages. Plaud Starter gives 300 minutes a month, so the second table compares Comu with Plaud's Unlimited plan.

Prices checked Nov 13, 2026. Comu prices are euro prices from the EU store; the Plaud and Pocket rows are US store offers in US dollars.

20% off $189 is $37.80, which gives $151.20, and 20% off $179 is $35.80, which gives $143.20. Pocket's offer saves $30 against $129. TicNote saves up to $130 on one item, and BOYA's sale saves up to 49%.

What does a year cost with an unlimited plan?

A first year with an unlimited plan costs $428.99 for Plaud Note Pro at list. For Comu Action Pro with Starter, the first year is the €149.99 device price. The table adds device and plan for the first year at Nov 13, 2026 prices, with Comu in euros and the Plaud rows in US dollars, and the Comu rows cover the Starter features listed above.

Plaud's Pro plan, $99.99 a year for 1,200 minutes a month, brings Plaud Note Pro at list to $288.99 in the first year. Monthly billing costs more over a year: Plaud Pro at $17.99 a month is $215.88, which is $115.89 above the yearly price.

Which AI voice recorder deal fits which person?

Comu Note Pro fits a card-sized day, Comu Action Pro fits rooms and phone calls, and the table adds bundles, a lucky draw, earbuds, a Plaud device and a $99 device.

Which are the best AI voice recorder deals for your situation?

Comu's mix-and-match bundle applies to any combination of the two devices, so a Comu Action Pro and a Comu Note Pro in one order qualify together.

Do the deals include a transcription plan or subscription?

Yes. Comu, Plaud, Pocket and BOYA ship with a free plan, and TicNote says a paid plan is not required for everyday use. The free allowances differ in minutes and in what unlocks after the free period.

Which AI note taker Black Friday deals include free transcription?

• Comu. Comu Action Pro and Comu Note Pro ship with Starter: unlimited transcription and basic summaries, with no subscription required. On Starter you tap to transcribe and summarize a recording, and Premium and Elite do it automatically. You subscribe inside the Comu app.
• Plaud. Plaud Starter gives 300 minutes a month free with every device. Pro costs $99.99 a year ($17.99 a month) and Unlimited costs $239.99 a year ($29.99 a month).
• Pocket. Pocket gives unlimited transcription plus core features, free to use. The first 30 days of subscription are free, starting after delivery, and after that $19.99 a month keeps all advanced features unlocked.
• TicNote. A paid plan is not required for everyday use, in TicNote's own words.
• BOYA. BOYA's Starter plan gives 320 minutes of AI transcription a month, and the Pro plan gives 1,280 minutes a month.

In hours, 300 minutes is 5.0 hours a month, 320 minutes is 5.3 hours, 1,200 minutes is 20.0 hours and 1,280 minutes is 21.3 hours. A 300-minute pool covers five one-hour recordings a month.

What to check before buying on Black Friday?

Check five things before you pay: the microphones and pickup range, phone-call recording, plan limits, the price guarantee, returns and warranty, and coupon rules.

1. Microphones and pickup range. Comu Action Pro has 6 microphones and 7 m indoor pickup. Comu Note Pro has 2 MEMS microphones plus 1 VPU microphone and 5 m indoor pickup. Pocket has 2 studio microphones plus 1 contact microphone. TicNote AI Voice Recorder has separate call and room modes. BOYA Notra has ambient, Bluetooth headset and phone-call recording.
2. Phone-call recording. Comu Action Pro records phone calls with its bone-conduction microphone against the phone. Pocket's contact microphone is placed on the back of the phone. BOYA Notra has a phone-call recording mode. TicNote AI Voice Recorder has a call mode.
3. Plan limits. Comu Starter has unlimited transcription, Plaud Starter 300 minutes a month, BOYA Starter 320 minutes a month and Pocket unlimited transcription.
4. Price guarantee, returns and warranty. The Comu EU store has a 60-day price guarantee: contact customer service with the order and a screenshot of the lower price. Comu carries a two-year limited warranty on eligible devices. Plaud and Pocket give 30-day returns, and Pocket's run from delivery. BOYA's store offers up to 15-day returns and a 2-year warranty. Plaud and Pocket carry one-year warranties.
5. Coupons. Comu's 5% COMU5 coupon is valid Nov 10 to Nov 18, and Comu advertises the 5% subscriber coupon again for Last Chance. Bundle and trade-up combinations are not guaranteed to stack with it, so check the final discount at checkout. The Dealmoon-listed Plaud code cannot be combined with other promo codes.

Get Comu AI Notes on a Black Friday Deal

The Comu offer is two devices with the plan already attached: Comu Action Pro at €149.99 and Comu Note Pro at €109.99, each with Starter and no subscription required (checked Nov 13, 2026).

What the Comu numbers cover

The Comu numbers in this article use only what Starter covers: unlimited real-time transcription, speaker identification, unlimited basic summaries and 113 languages. Both devices share one app, so the software features are the same on Comu Action Pro and Comu Note Pro. You can also subscribe in the Comu app without buying hardware and upload audio files, with MP4 files up to 500 MB.

What the Comu devices offer

• Comu Action Pro has 6 microphones, 7 m indoor pickup, a record key and phone-call recording through its bone-conduction microphone, which records when the device is attached to the phone.
• Comu Note Pro is credit-card sized and weighs 27.6 g, with a record key for one-press recording.
• Privacy. Comu is GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2 compliant, encrypts files, does not sell data to third parties and does not use data to train AI. You can delete your data at any time.

How the Comu price compares with the plan costs

Comu Action Pro at €149.99 and Comu Note Pro at €109.99 include Starter, which has unlimited transcription. Plaud Starter caps transcription at 300 minutes a month, and BOYA Starter caps it at 320. To transcribe without a minute cap on Plaud, the Unlimited plan costs $239.99 a year, which puts Plaud Note Pro at list at $428.99 in the first year.

Which Comu deal phase suits you

Early Access (Nov 10 to Nov 18) carries the 5% COMU5 coupon and the lucky draw, Black Friday and Cyber Monday run Nov 19 to Nov 30, and Last Chance (Dec 1 to Dec 7) adds the exclusive gifts. Bundle discounts apply when you mix devices: 3% off 2 devices, 5% off 3 to 4 devices and 8% off 5 or more devices. Shipping is free and fast across the EU. Full specs are on the Comu Action Pro page and the Comu Note Pro page.

AI voice recorder Black Friday FAQ

When does Black Friday 2026 start for AI voice recorders?

It has already started for several brands. Comu's Early Access began Nov 10 on the EU store, TicNote's sale began Nov 12 and Pocket's early Black Friday offer is live on Nov 13, 2026, with TicNote and Pocket on their US store dates. Comu's Black Friday and Cyber Monday phase runs Nov 19 to Nov 30, Last Chance runs Dec 1 to Dec 7, and TicNote's sale runs through Nov 30.

Is there a Plaud Black Friday 2026 deal?

Yes, on a third-party listing: Dealmoon lists an extra 20% off Plaud at Amazon. It puts Plaud Note Pro at $151.20 (from $189) and Plaud NotePin S at $143.20 (from $179), with the offer ending Nov 18 at 11:59 PM. Plaud's US list prices are $189 for Note Pro, $179 for NotePin S and $159 for Note and NotePin (Nov 13, 2026).

Does Pocket have a Black Friday deal?

Yes. Pocket's early Black Friday offer takes up to 45% off and prices the device at $99 against $129.00 before the deal, with free shipping. Transcription is unlimited and free to use, the first 30 days of subscription are free, and after that $19.99 a month keeps all advanced features unlocked.

How much is Comu Action Pro on Black Friday?

Comu Action Pro costs €149.99 on Nov 13, 2026, against a regular price of €256.99, which is €107.00 less and 42% off. Comu Note Pro costs €109.99 against €169.99. Both ship with Starter, which has unlimited transcription and basic summaries.

Do AI voice recorders need a subscription?

Not for the basics on the recorders in this article. Comu ships with Starter, Plaud gives 300 free minutes a month, Pocket gives unlimited free transcription, BOYA gives 320 minutes a month on Starter and TicNote says a paid plan is not required for everyday use. Paid plans add features, and on Plaud and BOYA they add minutes.

Can I stack coupons with Comu bundle discounts?

The Early Access newsletter coupon COMU5 gives an extra 5% off and is valid Nov 10 to Nov 18, 2026, and Comu advertises the 5% subscriber coupon again for Last Chance. On its own, COMU5 brings Comu Action Pro from €149.99 to €142.49 and Comu Note Pro from €109.99 to €104.49. Bundle discounts are 3% off 2 devices, 5% off 3 to 4 devices and 8% off 5 or more devices. Combinations with bundle or trade-up discounts are not guaranteed to stack, so check the final discount at checkout.

What does TicNote Black Friday include?

TicNote's sale runs Nov 12 through Nov 30, 2026 and covers every hardware product. Savings reach up to $130 on a single item, and buying 2 or more items adds a further discount. The products are TicNote AI Voice Recorder, TicNote Lite, TicNote Pods 4G, TicNote Pods WiFi and TicNote Watch.

Related reading

• Can you use Plaud without a subscription?: Plaud's free Starter plan in detail.
• Is Plaud Note Pro worth it?: the price and plans behind the Plaud device in the Dealmoon sale.
• Credit-card-sized AI voice recorders with free transcription: Comu vs Plaud: the two card recorders side by side.
• Are AI voice recorders worth it? Who benefits and who should skip: the case for buying one at all.
• Is there a free AI note taker?: free plans across meeting platforms and recorders.
• Best voice recorder for a conference room: pickup range and microphones for rooms.
• How to record a phone call: the call-recording routes for phone calls.

Sources

Checked Nov 13, 2026 unless noted.

1. Comu: Black Friday sale page, https://eu.comu.com/pages/black-friday (offers, dates, coupon, bundle tiers, price guarantee, warranty; read Nov 13, 2026), all products collection, https://eu.comu.com/collections/all (prices; read Nov 13, 2026), Comu Action Pro and Comu Note Pro; Comu product knowledge base, Oct 27, 2026 edition (device specs, Starter, privacy and security)
2. Pocket: Early Black Friday offer (offer, specs, returns and warranty)
3. TicNote: TicNote Black Friday Tech Sale 2026
4. BOYA: BOYA Notra on the BOYA store (sale banner, specs, plans, returns and warranty)
5. Plaud: all products, Plaud Note Pro (Starter plan, returns and warranty) and plans and pricing
6. Dealmoon (third party): Extra 20% Off Plaud Black Friday Sale