On April 30, 2026, DingTalk officially launched the DingTalk A1 Pro, available for purchase at the DingTalk flagship store on Tmall, priced at 1,299 RMB. This all-in-one device combines professional AI recording with emergency phone charging, packing a 2,980mAh battery that delivers up to 180 hours of continuous recording, 180 days of standby, and has passed the new national 3C certification standards.
Listening to Users: Pain Points Drive the Upgrade
DingTalk released its first AI hardware, the DingTalk A1, in August 2025. Praised for its slim profile and AI transcription capabilities, both batches of pre-orders sold out rapidly. Yet users flooded social platforms with feedback: battery life fell short for week-long business trips, and running out of phone battery while on the road remained a persistent frustration.
Responding directly to these pain points, DingTalk dramatically increased battery capacity from 660mAh to 2,980mAh and added reverse charging — transforming A1 Pro into a true 2-in-1 device: recorder and power bank combined.
Industry-First MEMS Directional Microphone: 10-Meter Precision Pickup
A1 Pro is equipped with a MEMS directional microphone, the first implementation of this technology in the AI recording card category. Compared with conventional microphones, MEMS directional microphones offer higher signal-to-noise ratios and stronger anti-interference performance, precisely locking onto and capturing sound sources up to 10 meters away — even in noisy environments. This means clear recordings from the corner of a large conference room.
Ready to Use: Six Months of Exclusive AI Benefits
Purchasers of A1 Pro receive six months of exclusive benefits, including 1,500 minutes of speech-to-text transcription per month — a total value of 450 RMB. Integrated with DingTalk’s AI Meeting Notes, the device transcribes recordings in real time, leverages large language models for intelligent analysis, and supports multilingual live translation.
The product includes over 200 AI meeting note templates covering typical work scenarios: client visits, interview Q&A, legal consultations, and international meetings. Once a recording concludes, content uploads automatically to the cloud, where AI intelligently extracts key points, action items, and conclusions, generating summaries with one click that sync directly to the DingTalk workspace.
DingTalk also offers an enterprise version supporting unified procurement, device management, and encrypted data storage for centralized B-end needs.
Ultra-Portable: 6.4mm Slim Body
A1 Pro measures just 6.4mm thick — thinner than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — at approximately 40g. The built-in magnetic design attaches directly to a smartphone’s back without requiring a separate case, making it extremely convenient to carry. The addition of a touchscreen allows users to switch charging modes directly on the device, eliminating dependence on the phone app. Connectivity is handled via a standard Type-C port for both charging and data transfer.
Key Specs at a Glance: A1 vs. A1 Pro
| Specification | Previous-gen DingTalk A1 | DingTalk A1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 660mAh | 2,980mAh |
| Continuous recording | 45 hours | 180 hours |
| Standby time | 60 days | 180 days |
| Microphone type | Ordinary microphone | MEMS directional |
| Pickup range | 8 meters | 10 meters |
| Display | Non-touch screen | Touchscreen |
| Power bank function | Not supported | Reverse charging supported |
| 3C certification | — | New national standard passed |
From Product to Ecosystem: DingTalk’s Hardware Philosophy
Unlike pure hardware manufacturers, DingTalk’s approach to AI hardware centers on “collaboration.” A1 Pro is not an isolated recording device — it is deeply embedded within DingTalk’s office ecosystem. Recording, transcription, AI summarization, and task scheduling flow seamlessly without switching applications, completing an entire workflow within one platform.
This integrated strategy of “AI software + dedicated hardware + cloud services” represents a new trend where enterprise AI applications extend from the cloud to the edge. The DingTalk A1 series has already won the 2026 German Red Dot Award for product design, and the A1 Pro further broadens the product line’s scenario coverage.
Summary
Priced at 1,299 RMB, the DingTalk A1 Pro targets frequent business travelers and “super individuals” with precision. The 180-hour recording capability, the 2-in-1 power bank design, professional pickup powered by MEMS directional microphones, and deep integration with the DingTalk ecosystem make this a noteworthy new productivity tool for professionals. As enterprise AI application scenarios continue to deepen, the “AI recorder + power bank” combination is well positioned to become a standard item in the business travel bag.
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