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Philips VoiceTracer DVT1170
A current entry-level mono WAV recorder with 8GB storage, microSD expansion and replaceable AAA batteries.
- Current price
- $55.00
- Form
- Handheld
- Subscription
- None
- Confidence
- High
Official-source analysis
What the published evidence means
Editorial evidence audit completed by a research agent · 2026-07-15
DVT1170 is the simplest current VoiceTracer: it records PCM WAV files but does not claim automatic transcription. Its 70-hour battery figure, removable AAA cells and microSD slot favor dependable note capture, while the mono microphone and limited format choice keep it below interview-focused VoiceTracer models.
Where it stands out on paper
- Replaceable AAA batteries and a 70-hour official runtime suit extended field use.
- USB mass storage and microSD expansion keep recordings portable without a cloud account.
Important trade-offs
- The single mono microphone is less suitable for spatial or multi-speaker capture.
- Philips documents WAV recording only and no transcription or AI-summary workflow.
We have not tested this device. This official-source analysis does not assess recording quality, transcription accuracy, comfort, app reliability, or real-world battery life. It is based on Philips VoiceTracer current recorder lineup, Philips VoiceTracer DVT1170 official specification sheet.
Identity and availability
| Brand | Philips |
|---|---|
| Status | in stock |
| Release date | Not disclosed |
| Aliases | None documented |
| Product family | Standalone model |
| Regional variant | No separate regional variant documented |
| Markets | US |
| Service status | unknown |
| Recording modes | Notes, Meetings, Music |
Hardware
| Dimensions | 114 × 39.5 × 19 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 44 g |
| Microphones | Built-in 360-degree mono microphone |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Continuous recording | 70 hours |
| Standby | Not disclosed |
| Pickup range | Not disclosed |
| Charging | 2 × AAA batteries |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm stereo microphone input, microSD up to 128GB |
AI, language, and export
| Capabilities | One-touch PCM WAV recording, Voice-activated recording, Three audio-scene presets, Bookmarks and variable-speed playback |
|---|---|
| Captures audio | Yes |
| Stores raw audio | Yes |
| Transcription timing | Live: false · After capture: false |
| Translation languages | Not disclosed |
| Transcription languages | Not applicable |
| Processing | Not applicable |
| Export | WAV files transfer through USB mass storage or removable microSD card |
| Deletion | Not disclosed |
| Storage region | Not disclosed |
| Integrations | Not disclosed |
Plans
| Plan | Included transcription | Price | Billing | AI features | Usage add-ons | Version | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | |||||||
Illustrative ownership cost
Based on 120 recording minutes per week, the verified regular hardware price when available, no tax or promotion, and the lowest-total-cost listed plan that covers the usage.
1-year total
$55.00
$0.53 / recorded hour
2-year total
$55.00
$0.26 / recorded hour
3-year total
$55.00
$0.18 / recorded hour
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Price verified 2026-07-15 ·16 core field evidence records
Last material change: Initial source-backed catalog publication and evidence normalization.
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- model
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- status
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- release Date
- not disclosed · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
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- regular Price
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- known · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
- recording Modes
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- known · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
- official Endurance
- known · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
- charging
- known · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
- languages
- not applicable · no supporting source yet · checked 2026-07-15
- plans
- not applicable · no supporting source yet · checked 2026-07-15
- processing
- not applicable · no supporting source yet · checked 2026-07-15
- export
- known · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
- deletion
- not disclosed · source dvt1170-sheet · checked 2026-07-15
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