Top 10 - Best Voice recorders 2023

With as many choices of voice recorders as you can think of, the need to have a clear, direct and reliable voice recorder is paramount. This is even more important when is moved into the workplace, in which important meetings can often depend on a definitive device which won´t fail to deliver. Take a look!

Olympus VN-541PC

1. Olympus VN-541PC

The Olympus VN-541PC Voice Recorder is the ideal device for business owners or students. It is built for instant dictation; by sliding the REC switch the recorder instantly starts recording even when the power is off. It enables blind operation, making it accessible to everyone. By selecting different scenes the recorder adapts to different situations. The saved folders are sorted by recording scene so you can easily search for them. Additionally, the noise-cancellation function powerfully reduces unwanted ambient noises which is very effective when playing back meeting recordings. It is easy to connect to save your data with the micro USB-cable. There is a headphone jack that enables you to widen the range of the sound capture capability. The Olympus VN-541PC consumes very little power enabling the battery life to last much longer. It has also been specially designed to fit the shape of your index finger making it easy to carry.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • Blind operation
  • Noise-cancelling Low-cut filter feature
  • Low power consumption
  • Easy file save and navigation
Olympus

Display
Display size: 1.61”
Memory
Up to 4GB of internal memory
Battery life
Battery life: 60 hours
£45.00 £39.99 £47.99 Incl. VAT
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Olympus DM-770

2. Olympus DM-770

The Olympus DM-770 Voice Recorder provides exceptional support for its user, featuring fully-fledged professional features for blind touch use.This device delivers excellent stereo recordings and superior audio quality. There are two stereo microphones that are supported by one omnidirectional microphone making the resulting audio balanced and life-like. Every recording has every detail. It can adapt to noisy surruondings by “zooming” in on the desired audio and comes with 6 different pre-set scenes to choose from to automatically select a situation to adapt to.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • HD recording – low-noise microphone
  • Voice Guidance
  • Weight 72g g
  • Sonority Audio Notebook Plug-in
Olympus

Display
Display size: 0.92”
Memory
8GB internal memory
Battery life
Battery life: 35 hours
£159.99 £147.99 £177.59 Incl. VAT
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Olympus WS-852

3. Olympus WS-852

With its intelligent auto mode able to adjust the level of recording level automatically to further even volume and allow for more accurate recording. When this is combined, with the recorders low-cut filter it creates clear and crisp sound which can be understood without interference. Furthermore, this device comes with a retractable USB stick which allows for you to be able to move all of your recording to your computer. With the WS-852 you also get the chance to store up to 65 hours of recording at brilliant radio quality 128kbps also known to be 1040 hours at 8kbps.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • Insertable SD card to add up to 32GB of external memory ç
  • Intelligent AUTO mode
  • 110 hours of battery life
  • Withdrawable USB
Olympus

Display
Display size: 1.61”
Memory
4GB internal memory and SD card
Battery life
Battery life: 110 hours
£52.99 £63.59 Incl. VAT
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Olympus LS-P1

4. Olympus LS-P1

The Olympus LS-P1 Voice Recorder has the most advanced microphones yet, which deliver high-quality sound in an elegant, compact design. Its metalic body is robust and has a USB connection for saving and transferring audio files easily.The Olympus LS-P1 Voice Recorder also has the latest stereo directional microphones with noise-reduction and incrementation filters that adjust the volume of the sound to maintain all noise at a certain, pre-determined level. The microphones can also 'zoom' in on the source of the sound that you want to record to bypass unwanted noise or record from distance. These features make this voice recorder ideal for both meetings and music.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • 90° construction provides a great stereo feel
  • 4GB available memory (internal)
  • Noise-reduction filter
  • Compact yet durable design
Olympus

Display
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Memory
4GB internal memory and micro SD/SD card slot
Battery life
Battery life: 12 hours
£88.99 £106.79 Incl. VAT
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Philips SpeechMike LFH3500

5. Philips SpeechMike LFH3500

The Philips SpeechMike LFH3500 is the most advanced recorder on the market today. Equipped with a studio-quality precision microphone, an integrated noise filter and a motion detector, this dictaphone produces crystal clear recordings setting a new standard for those of its kind.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • Studio quality precision microphone Studio quality precision microphone
  • Integrated motion sensor
  • Playback function
  • Slide-switch or push button operation
Philips

Display
-
Memory
-
Battery life
-
£265.09 £250.99 £301.19 Incl. VAT
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Philips DPM6000 Pocket Memo Digital

6. Philips DPM6000 Pocket Memo Digital

Coming in at number six the Philips DPM6000 Pocket Memo Digital Voice Recorder will dazzle in every aspect! The device allows for concise and immediate DSS recording, storing voice audio data in a highly compressed format without losing any audio quality. Additionally, the SpeechExec workflow software manages all your documents, checks for progress and monitors your work status! This voice recorder also includes a priority setting which allows you to rank your recordings by most urgent. The recorder will charged in its docking station whilst simultaneously transferring files to your computer via the USB.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • SD memory card slot
  • Micro USB 2.0 Jack
  • DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
  • 2.4” colour TFT display
Philips

Display
2.4" colour TFT display
Memory
Card: SD/SDHC, up to 32GB
Battery life
Battery life: 30 hours
£400.00 £297.99 £357.59 Incl. VAT
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Philips VoiceTracer DVT2000

7. Philips VoiceTracer DVT2000

Perfectly designed for meetings and interview situations, the Philips VoiceTracer DVT2000 has a stereo MP3 recording format which guarantees excellent audio quality that can be shared with ease. It comes in many different ways to save content as well such as in WAV, MP3 and PCM. With PC connection you only need to connect the recorder to a USB cable in order to play your recordings on your computer or laptop. You´ll also get an impressive, it comes with a backlit LCD screen will let you identify your files much better!

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • Weight: 49g
  • Voice activation recorder
  • WAV, MP3 and PCM
  • 2.0 USB
Philips

Display
LCD screen: 33 mm
Memory
4GB internal memory and SD card
Battery life
Battery life: 38 hours
£38.99 £46.79 Incl. VAT
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Philips Voice Tracer DVT8110

8. Philips Voice Tracer DVT8110

The Philips VoiceTracer Meeting Recorder offers the very latest technology in audio recording equipment. No matter where they are sat at the table, everyone´s contributions will be perfectly captured on the device thanks to the state-of-the-art, full radius microphone which comes with the recorder. The Li-ion battery is a high-capacity component that is easy to recharge, using a USB-C cable (provided with the product). This extended battery life means your recorder will be ready for use when you are, with up to 36 hours of recording possible at a time.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • 8GB digital recorder
  • 360° recording
  • Large colour display
  • Free smartphone app
Philips

Display
Large colour screen
Memory
8GB internal memory
Battery life
Battery life: 36 hours
£200.00 £147.99 £177.59 Incl. VAT

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Philips VoiceTracer DVT4110

9. Philips VoiceTracer DVT4110

The Phillips VoiceTracer DVT4110 is an easy to use and high-quality audio recorder. It is extremely versatile, as it is designed for use in conferences and amphitheatres. As well as this, the DVT4110 is ideal for large-range sound recordings. For a professional and reliable image, keep all of your recordings in one place. At the touch of a button or using automatic voice detection, activate your impressive audio recording system.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • LCD colour screen
  • Plug and play connectivity for Windows and Mac
  • Weight: 79g
  • Up to 88 days of continuous recording
Philips

Display
LCD colour screen
Memory
8GB internal memory
Battery life
Battery life: 88 days
£114.99 £95.99 £115.19 Incl. VAT
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Olympus DM-770

10. Olympus DM-770

The Olympus DM-770 Voice Recorder delivers fantastic stereo recordings and incredible audio quality. There are also two stereo microphones that are supported by one omnidirectional microphone allowing for the resulting audio to be balanced and realistic. It is able to adapt to noisy environments by focusing in on the desired audio. Furthermore it is extremely lightweight with a 72g. It has an external microSD slot and is capable of internet-independent data transfer to a PC.

WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT:

  • It´s lightweight
  • 35 hours of battery
  • Weight: 72g
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
Olympus

Display
Backlit display 1.36”
Memory
8GB internal memory and SD card
Battery life
Battery life: 35 hours
£159.99 £147.99 £177.59 Incl. VAT
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