Available Models
Weesper Neon Flow includes several local recognition profiles:
| Profile | Accuracy | Speed | RAM Usage | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal | Basic | Fastest | ~75 MB | Older hardware and quick notes |
| Compact | Good | Very fast | ~148 MB | Lightweight daily dictation |
| Everyday | Good | Fast | ~190 MB | Fast everyday writing |
| Standard | Better | Balanced | ~512 MB | Most users (recommended) |
| Extended | High | Slower | ~1.5 GB | Longer or more demanding dictations |
| Expert / Professional | Highest | Slowest | ~3 GB+ | Accuracy-first professional work |
English-only variants, such as Minimal (EN) and Compact+ (EN), can produce cleaner English transcription without increasing download size, but they are not suitable when you dictate in another language.
How to Change Models
- Open Settings → Recognition Quality
- Select your preferred profile
- The model loads automatically for your next dictation
Recommendations
- Apple Silicon Mac (M1+): Standard is a strong default; try Extended or Professional for accuracy-first work
- Intel Mac / Windows: Standard or Everyday is usually the best balance
- Older hardware (4 GB RAM): Use Compact or Minimal
- Professional / medical / legal: Use Extended, Expert, or Professional if your machine can handle the delay
Understanding Transcription Speed
When you release the hotkey, there is a short delay before your text appears. This is completely normal — Weesper Neon Flow is transcribing your audio locally on your device, and the time it takes depends on three factors:
| Factor | Impact on Speed | Impact on Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition profile (Minimal → Professional) | Larger profiles are slower | Larger profiles are more accurate |
| Accuracy level | Higher accuracy takes longer | Better transcription quality |
| Your hardware (CPU, RAM) | Faster hardware = faster results | No impact |
The Speed–Quality Tradeoff
Think of it as a triangle: model power, accuracy, and hardware. You control the first two — adjust them to match your hardware:
- Powerful machine (Apple Silicon, modern CPU, 16 GB+ RAM) → Use Standard, Extended, or Professional with a higher quality setting
- Mid-range machine (8 GB RAM) → Standard + Everyday quality is the sweet spot
- Older hardware (4 GB RAM, older CPU) → Compact or Minimal + a faster quality setting keeps dictation responsive
Finding Your Sweet Spot
If transcription feels too slow after you release the hotkey:
- Go to Settings → Recognition Quality
- Try a lighter profile first — switch from Professional or Extended to Standard, Everyday, Compact, or Minimal
- Then adjust accuracy — lower it one step and test again
- Repeat until you find the right balance between speed and quality
The best configuration is the one where you barely notice the delay while still getting accurate transcriptions. Test with a few short sentences after each change.
Shorten Long Pauses
Enable Shorten long pauses in Settings → Recognition Quality to make long dictations faster by trimming silence before transcription.
Related
- Improving Accuracy — Tips beyond model selection
- Custom Dictionary — Add domain-specific vocabulary
- System Requirements — Check RAM and hardware recommendations