# David Wilson

Writer and editor, Testbench Lab.

David Wilson writes and edits Testbench Lab’s coverage of AI voice recorders, mini PCs and local AI. His focus is the practical difference between a feature on a product page and a tool you would want to use regularly.

## What David covers

David’s work covers recorder workflows, transcription plans, mini PC configurations and local language-model setup. The guides explain the decisions behind the steps, including how much memory a model needs and when a paid transcription plan becomes worthwhile.

## An approach built around everyday use

David prefers Notta Memo after using it and Plaud Note Pro. Geekom is his preferred mini PC brand for this project. His articles explain those choices while acknowledging where another product has a relevant feature or a better fit for a specialist task.

## How to read David’s recommendations

A personal verdict is identified as a judgement. Technical claims are supported by manufacturer documentation or attributed external evidence. His byline identifies the author responsible for the article and its recommendations.

## Published work

- [Anker Soundcore Work review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/soundcore-work-review/) — Review
- [Beelink GTR9 Pro review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/beelink-gtr9-pro-review/) — Review
- [Beelink SER9 Pro review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/beelink-ser9-pro-review/) — Review
- [Best Plaud alternatives](https://testbenchlab.com/best/plaud-alternatives/) — Buying guide
- [Does Plaud need a subscription? Plans and free minutes explained](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/does-plaud-need-a-subscription/) — Guide
- [Does Pocket AI need a subscription? What is free and what is not](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/does-pocket-ai-need-a-subscription/) — Guide
- [Geekom A9 Max review: HX 470 and HX 370](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/geekom-a9-max-review/) — Review
- [Geekom A9 Max vs Beelink SER9 Pro](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-a9-max-vs-beelink-ser9-pro/) — Comparison
- [Geekom A9 Max vs GMKtec EVO-X1](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-a9-max-vs-gmktec-evo-x1/) — Comparison
- [Geekom A9 Max vs Minisforum AI X1 Pro](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-a9-max-vs-minisforum-ai-x1-pro/) — Comparison
- [Geekom A9 Mega review: Strix Halo for local AI](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/geekom-a9-mega-review/) — Review
- [Geekom A9 Mega vs Beelink GTR9 Pro](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-a9-mega-vs-beelink-gtr9-pro/) — Comparison
- [Geekom A9 Mega vs GMKtec EVO-X2](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-a9-mega-vs-gmktec-evo-x2/) — Comparison
- [Geekom A9 Mega vs Minisforum MS-S1 Max](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-a9-mega-vs-minisforum-ms-s1-max/) — Comparison
- [Geekom vs Beelink: which AI mini PC brand?](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-vs-beelink/) — Comparison
- [Geekom vs GMKtec: which AI mini PC brand?](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-vs-gmktec/) — Comparison
- [Geekom vs Minisforum: which AI mini PC brand?](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/geekom-vs-minisforum/) — Comparison
- [GMKtec EVO-X1 review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/gmktec-evo-x1-review/) — Review
- [GMKtec EVO-X2 review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/gmktec-evo-x2-review/) — Review
- [GMKtec EVO-X2 vs Minisforum MS-S1 Max](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/gmktec-evo-x2-vs-minisforum-ms-s1-max/) — Comparison
- [HiDock P1 review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/hidock-p1-review/) — Review
- [How much RAM do you need to run a local LLM?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/how-much-ram-for-local-llm/) — Guide
- [How to install Ollama on Windows 11 (Ryzen AI mini PC)](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/install-ollama-windows-11-ryzen-ai-mini-pc/) — Guide
- [How to record a Microsoft Teams meeting](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/how-to-record-a-teams-meeting/) — Guide
- [How to record a phone call on iPhone (built-in, apps and AI recorders)](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/how-to-record-a-phone-call-on-iphone/) — Guide
- [How to record a Zoom meeting (and get an AI transcript)](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/how-to-record-a-zoom-meeting/) — Guide
- [How to use the Plaud Note Pro: setup to first summary](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/how-to-use-plaud-note-pro/) — Guide
- [Is Plaud HIPAA compliant?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/is-plaud-hipaa-compliant/) — Guide
- [llama.cpp with Vulkan on a Radeon iGPU](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/llama-cpp-vulkan-radeon-igpu/) — Guide
- [Mini PC vs Mac mini for AI](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/mini-pc-vs-mac-mini-for-ai/) — Guide
- [Minisforum AI X1 Pro review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-review/) — Review
- [Minisforum MS-S1 Max review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/minisforum-ms-s1-max-review/) — Review
- [Notta Memo review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/notta-memo-review/) — Review
- [Notta Memo vs Plaud Note Pro](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/notta-memo-vs-plaud-note-pro/) — Comparison
- [NPU vs GPU: which runs AI better on a mini PC?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/npu-vs-gpu/) — Guide
- [NVIDIA DGX Spark vs Strix Halo mini PCs](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/dgx-spark-vs-strix-halo/) — Guide
- [One-party vs two-party consent states: can you use an AI recorder?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/recording-consent-laws-by-state/) — Guide
- [Plaud Note Pro review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/plaud-note-pro-review/) — Review
- [Plaud Note Pro vs NotePin S: card or wearable?](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/plaud-note-pro-vs-notepin-s/) — Comparison
- [Plaud Note review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/plaud-note-review/) — Review
- [Plaud Note vs Plaud Note Pro](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/plaud-note-vs-plaud-note-pro/) — Comparison
- [Plaud NotePin S review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/plaud-notepin-s-review/) — Review
- [Plaud vs Pocket: which AI recorder should you buy?](https://testbenchlab.com/compare/plaud-vs-pocket/) — Comparison
- [Pocket AI recorder review](https://testbenchlab.com/reviews/pocket-ai-review/) — Review
- [Radeon 890M vs Radeon 8060S: what the iGPU means for AI and gaming](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/radeon-890m-vs-radeon-8060s/) — Guide
- [Run local LLMs on the Ryzen AI NPU with Lemonade Server](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/run-llms-on-ryzen-ai-npu-lemonade-server/) — Guide
- [Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs HX 370: what changed?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/ryzen-ai-9-hx-470-vs-hx-370/) — Guide
- [Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) explained](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/ryzen-ai-max-395-strix-halo-explained/) — Guide
- [The best AI voice recorders of 2026](https://testbenchlab.com/best/best-ai-voice-recorders/) — Buying guide
- [The best mini PCs for AI in 2026](https://testbenchlab.com/best/best-mini-pcs-for-ai/) — Buying guide
- [The best Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and HX 470 mini PCs](https://testbenchlab.com/best/best-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-mini-pcs/) — Buying guide
- [The best Strix Halo mini PCs](https://testbenchlab.com/best/best-strix-halo-mini-pcs/) — Buying guide
- [What is an AI PC? (and is a Copilot+ PC different?)](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/what-is-an-ai-pc/) — Guide
- [What is an NPU, and does your PC need one?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/what-is-an-npu/) — Guide
- [What is OCuLink? OCuLink vs USB4 for an external GPU](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/what-is-oculink/) — Guide
- [What is unified memory, and why does it matter for local AI?](https://testbenchlab.com/guides/what-is-unified-memory/) — Guide