Bee Eclipse vs Pocket: Two Magnetic AI Recorders Compared
Bee Eclipse has a direct rival: Pocket (sold as HeyPocket), another magnetic recorder that lives on the back of your phone.
Image: Amazon press materials. Bee Eclipse mounted on a phone.
Side by side
| Bee Eclipse | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $199 list, ~$129 launch offer |
| Thickness | 4.6 mm | not compared here |
| Mics | four (bee.computer); Engadget reported three | two, plus a contact mic for calls |
| Battery | up to ~3 weeks | up to ~4 days |
| Calls | yes, with consent prompt | yes, via contact microphone |
| Keeps audio | no | yes |
| Languages | 40+ | 120+ claimed |
| Subscription | Bee Pro $11.99/mo | ~$19.99/mo for premium features |
| Mounting | MagSafe or included metal ring | MagSafe-style |
| Status | "available soon" | on sale |
Battery is the headline
Bee claims around three weeks; Pocket around four days. For a gadget stuck to your phone, charging it less often is a real advantage.
Recordings vs privacy
Like Plaud, Pocket stores recordings you can replay. Bee deletes the audio and keeps only encrypted text. Choose based on whether you need proof of exact words.
Android
Bee includes a metal ring so Eclipse can attach to phones or cases without built-in magnets, and its app is on iOS and Android. Some reviewers describe Pocket as iPhone-focused. Check before buying.
Verdict
Bee Eclipse for longer battery, a slimmer body and a lower price — once it ships. Pocket if you need recordings, more languages, or want one today.
Sources: bee.computer: Bee Eclipse · Amazon announcement · Engadget · Pocket (HeyPocket). Prices and specs change; check the seller's page before buying. AmazonBee.in is independent and not affiliated with Amazon.