Question 1

Which is better, Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder or Philips SpeechMike Premium Air?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder scored 9.1/10 and the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air scored 8.6/10 in our Best Dictation Recorders 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder worth it over the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air?

Accepted Answer

The Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder scores 9.1/10 while the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air scores 8.6/10. The Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Dictation Recorders 2026 category.

Olympus DS-9500 Professional Dictation Recorder vs Philips SpeechMike Premium Air: Which to Buy?