Pocketalk Plus

This device is pretty similar to Pocketalk S, but features some enhancements. As the manufacturer says, it has a 40% larger touchscreen for better clarity and 1.5x better battery life. Similarly to Pocketalk S, it also supports over 84 languages and offers 2-year connectivity for translations in 130 countries.

Like in Pocketalk S, the way of switching between languages during a conversation is quite complicated. The manufacturer advertises it as a one-button translation, but in reality, you have to press an arrow and an additional button before your conversation partner can start speaking. What is more, the interface during the conversation isn’t very clear. We’re afraid it may require watching some tutorials to get things working properly. We feel it shouldn’t be like that…

When it comes to Pocketalk Plus, we also liked the photo translation feature. This useful functionality is always a nice addition to any stand-alone translation device. When it comes to the translation quality, it was also satisfactory. Similarly to the Pocketalk S translator device, it may be just enough for some people.

The SIM card is a nice touch too. However, it would be better if you didn’t have to renew the package after 2 years. Also, renewing the package is quite pricey - it costs $50 per year.