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Voice typing benchmarks and hardware evidence

Category answer

These are first-party benchmarks, not independent studies. Each result must be read with its device, model, language, methodology, limitations, and date; do not treat a single internal result as a universal performance promise.

Local AI evidence

Use these pages to check whether a compatible desktop can meet the stated Local AI requirements.

Local AI hardware requirements

Windows and macOS requirements, including the VRAM boundary.

How we choose a local Whisper setup

Plain-language selection criteria, Apple Silicon result, and answer-parity boundaries.

Cost and language evidence

Use cost and language pages as decision inputs, then re-check provider prices before purchase.

BYOK vs Subscription cost

Cost model assumptions and break-even discussion.

Traditional Chinese voice typing

First-party results for the documented Chinese workflow.

Evidence and updates

Facts checked on July 24, 2026

Reviewed by use.fo product team. Sources below identify whether a fact comes from an official product page, a first-party test, customer evidence, or an independent source.

Update log: July 24, 2026 — Published the no-subscription product fact registry and clarified BYOK, Local AI, and Windows support boundaries.