Hands-on: the offline translator that actually works on a plane
We took Lingo One through three airports and a mountain village with no signal. Here is what worked and what did not.
By Elin Park · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
We took Lingo One through three airports and a mountain village with no signal. Here is what worked and what did not.
Our editors spent time with each product in everyday use: commuting, working and travelling. Here is what stood out.
Tessellate Lingo One
An offline pocket translator for 42 languages. Lingo One runs its translation models entirely on the device, so it works on a plane, in the mountains and anywhere you would rather not upload a conversation.
- Offline speech translation in 42 languages
- Two-way conversation mode
- Camera translation of signs and menus
- No account required
The verdict
If you only pick one, start with the Tessellate Lingo One. It is the most complete package here and the one we kept reaching for.
This article is fictional demo content created for development.
