๐ Accuracy by Feature
๐ Transcription
95-99%
Word accuracy
Clear audio, native speakers
๐ Summaries
80-90%
Key point capture
Main topics & decisions
โ Action Items
85-92%
Task detection
Explicit assignments
๐ค Speaker ID
90-98%
Voice matching
With voice training
๐ Accuracy Leader Board
| AI Tool | Transcription | Summary | Actions | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gong | 98-99% | 90-95% | 92-95% | 95% |
| Otter | 96-98% | 85-90% | 88-92% | 92% |
| Avoma | 95-97% | 88-92% | 90-94% | 91% |
| Fireflies | 94-96% | 85-88% | 88-90% | 89% |
| tl;dv | 93-95% | 82-86% | 85-88% | 87% |
| Supernormal | 92-95% | 80-85% | 86-89% | 86% |
*Based on independent testing with clear audio, business meetings, native English speakers
๐ฏ Factors Affecting Accuracy
โ Accuracy Boosters
- โข High-quality microphones
- โข Quiet environment
- โข Clear speaker turns
- โข Native language speakers
- โข Video meetings (lip reading)
- โข Structured meetings
- โข Agenda provided
โ Accuracy Killers
- โข Background noise
- โข Heavy accents
- โข Multiple simultaneous speakers
- โข Phone dial-ins
- โข Music or echo
- โข Technical jargon
- โข Code-switching languages
๐ Accuracy by Meeting Type
๐ผ Sales Calls
93-97%Structured conversations, clear next steps, explicit assignments
๐ค 1-on-1 Meetings
92-96%Clear speakers, focused topics, minimal crosstalk
๐ Team Standups
88-92%Quick updates, some overlapping speech, familiar voices
๐ข All-Hands
80-85%Large groups, Q&A sessions, varying audio quality
๐ก Brainstorming
75-82%Chaotic discussion, multiple speakers, informal structure
๐ Real Accuracy Examples
Example 1: Action Item Detection
What was said:
"Sarah, could you maybe follow up with the client about that proposal we discussed? I think by Friday would be good."
AI detected:
Follow up with client about proposal - Due: Friday
Accuracy: 100%
Example 2: Summary Quality
10-minute discussion about:
- Q3 revenue targets
- New pricing strategy
- Competitor analysis
- Team expansion plans
AI summary captured:
- โข Q3 target: $2M (15% growth)
- โข New tier pricing approved
- โข Main competitor: TechCorp
- โข Missed: 2 new hires planned
Accuracy: 75% of key points
Example 3: Technical Terms
Transcription accuracy for jargon:
| Kubernetes โ Kubernetes | 100% |
| PostgreSQL โ Postgre SQL | 90% |
| CI/CD pipeline โ CI/CD pipeline | 100% |
| Kafka queues โ Calf-ka cues | 40% |
๐ Tips to Maximize Accuracy
๐ค Audio Quality
- Use headsets or dedicated mics
- Minimize background noise
- Test audio before meetings
- Avoid speakerphone when possible
๐ฃ๏ธ Speaking Best Practices
- State names when assigning tasks
- Speak one at a time
- Spell out technical terms once
- Summarize key decisions clearly
โ๏ธ Tool Configuration
- Complete voice training setup (Otter, Fireflies)
- Add custom vocabulary for your industry
- Connect calendar for participant names
- Review and correct AI outputs to train the system
- Use meeting templates for consistent structure
โ Accuracy Guarantees & Limits
โ What AI Gets Right
- Explicit statements and decisions
- Clear action items with owners
- Numbers and dates mentioned
- Main topics and themes
- Questions asked directly
โ What AI Might Miss
- Subtle implications or hints
- Non-verbal communication
- Sarcasm or humor context
- Visual whiteboard content
- Side conversations
๐ก Remember: AI summaries are assistants, not replacements!
Always review AI output for critical meetings. Most tools allow easy editing and corrections to ensure 100% accuracy for important records.
๐ฎ The Future: Even Better Accuracy
Coming Soon to AI Meeting Tools:
- โข GPT-4+ integration (99%+ accuracy)
- โข Visual context understanding
- โข Better multilingual support
- โข Industry-specific models
- โข Emotion and tone detection
- โข Real-time correction learning
- โข Confidence scoring for summaries
- โข Multi-modal understanding