Gadget fans pay $199 once with no subscription, though reviewers found it limited and a current UK pound price was not shown.
Kenning's take
What it does
The rabbit r1 is a small handheld AI device with a screen, camera, scroll wheel and push-to-talk button, designed with Teenage Engineering. The owner presses and speaks to ask questions, translate, record and summarise conversations, and now connects to rabbit's OS3 agent software.
- voice questions and answers
- translation on the go
- unlimited recordings, transcripts and AI summaries
- vibe-coded 'creations' made for the device
- magic camera and magic voice features
- no subscription
Who it suits. Suits gadget fans who want a dedicated pocket AI device and accept that reviewers have found it limited.
Key facts
- Made by
- rabbit inc.
- Based in
- United States (Santa Monica, California, per the rabbit newsroom)
- Launched
- 2024
- Works on
- standalone device
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- no subscription; AI features included with the device
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| rabbit r1 | $199 | one-off |
Reviews and write-ups
- Layer3 Labs 2026-08-05 (updated)
FAQ
Does the rabbit r1 need a subscription?
No. rabbit sells the r1 for $199 with no subscription.
Can I buy the rabbit r1 in the UK?
Yes. rabbit lists the United Kingdom among the countries it ships the r1 to.
Who makes the rabbit r1?
rabbit inc., an AI startup in Santa Monica, California; the design was done with Teenage Engineering.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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