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Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional

Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional

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$699.99at Voice to Text SolutionsChecked Nov 11

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  • Last seen at $699.99 at Voice to Text Solutions on Nov 11.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional

Dragon Professional v16 is Nuance's Windows speech recognition software for dictation and voice control of the desktop. It transcribes speech into documents and email, and lets you navigate and command apps by voice. It suits lawyers, clinicians, writers and other document-heavy professionals who type a lot. Against built-in OS dictation and cloud tools, it offers deeper custom vocabularies, macros and app control, though it demands a decent microphone and some training time.

Best forProfessionals who write long documents by voiceUsers with RSI or limited typing abilityLegal, medical and administrative teamsPeople who want hands-free control of Windows apps
Pros
  • Accurate continuous dictation after training
  • Custom vocabulary for names, jargon and acronyms
  • Voice commands and macros for apps and workflows
  • Works offline on a Windows PC
  • Correction and auto-learning improve results over time
Cons
  • Windows only; no Mac version
  • Needs a good headset microphone for best accuracy
  • Setup and voice training take time
  • Accents and noisy rooms reduce accuracy
  • Interface feels dated next to newer tools

Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional prices at every store

  • Canadian Assistive Technologies Ltd.New

    In stockShips from abroad · priced in CAD (CA$939.00) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $659.64Checked Nov 11
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  • Voice to Text SolutionsNew

    Availability unknown

    $699.99Free shippingChecked Nov 11
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Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional price history

Lowest price we've seen: $699.99 on Nov 12 at Voice to Text Solutions. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

Long-time users value the accuracy and hands-free control for heavy document work. Many say it needs a quality microphone and patience to train. Some find setup fiddly and the interface dated.

What people mention
  • AccuracyPraisedUsers say dictation is accurate once the vocabulary is trained.
  • SetupMixedSome find installation and voice training time-consuming.
  • MicrophoneCriticisedPoor microphones or noisy rooms hurt recognition.
  • Voice commandsPraisedMacros and commands let users control apps hands-free.
  • InterfaceCriticisedSome call the software's interface dated.

About the Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional

Dragon Professional v16 is speech recognition software for individuals and groups. It is aimed at document-intensive sectors such as financial services, education, and health and human services. It is built on a quarter-century of expertise.

It works for front-end use, which is live speech-to-text, and for back-end use, where text is transcribed from existing audio files. It is optimized for Windows 11 and backwards-compatible with Windows 10.

The software lets users dictate documents 3 times faster than typing. It offers up to 99% recognition accuracy from first use. It uses Nuance Deep Learning technology with a next-generation speech engine.

Version
Dragon Professional v16
Compatibility
Optimized for Windows 11; backwards-compatible with Windows 10
Dictation modes
Front-end (live speech-to-text) and back-end (transcription of pre-existing audio files)
Accuracy
Up to 99% recognition accuracy
Speed
Dictation up to 3 times faster than typing
Technology
Nuance Deep Learning, next-generation speech engine
Deployment
Individual and group

Questions and answers

Does Dragon Professional v16 work on Mac?
No. It is Windows software only.
Do I need a special microphone?
A good USB headset or noise-cancelling mic greatly improves accuracy. Built-in laptop mics work but are less reliable.
Can I add my own terms and names?
Yes. You can build custom vocabularies for jargon, names and acronyms, and it learns from corrections.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Recognition runs on your PC, so dictation works offline.
Can I control programs by voice?
Yes. You can navigate Windows and supported apps and create macros for repeated tasks.
Is it worth it over free dictation?
For heavy document work, custom vocabulary and app control, it goes further than built-in dictation. Casual users may find free tools enough.
Where is the Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional cheapest?
At Voice to Text Solutions, for $699.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Dragon Naturally Speaking 16 Professional?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Canadian Assistive Technologies Ltd., Voice to Text Solutions.

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