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Why ChatGPT Real-time beats 11Labs for speed ⚡

Julian Goldie Agency25 June 2026Watch on YouTube

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Ep. 5 · Hermes Jarvis: AI-stemassistent

Demonstraties en vergelijkingen van Hermes Jarvis, een snelle open-source AI-voice agent met real-time integraties.

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Description

Building a voice agent requires balancing quality and speed. While 11Labs offers great audio, it often creates latency issues that make real-time interaction clunky. Switching to the ChatGPT real-time API provides the snappy, conversational feel necessary for tools like Hermes Jarvis, which manages daily briefings, app integration, and personal knowledge management via Obsidian. #AI #ChatGPT #TechTips #VoiceAgent #Coding #Obsidian

What you'll learn

  • ChatGPT Real-time API delivers lower latency than 11Labs for voice agents with more natural conversation flow
  • Fast response times are essential for smooth conversational experience in voice-based applications
  • Hermes Jarvis demonstrates a practical personal assistant using voice agents for daily briefings and knowledge management via Obsidian
  • The trade-off between audio quality and speed determines suitability for real-time voice interaction

Frequently asked questions

What are the main differences between ChatGPT Real-time API and 11Labs?
ChatGPT Real-time API offers faster response times and lower latency, while 11Labs provides better audio quality but can cause latency issues that hamper real-time interaction.
What is Hermes Jarvis and how does it use voice agents?
Hermes Jarvis is a personal assistant that leverages voice agents for daily briefings, app integration, and knowledge management via Obsidian, allowing users to interact via voice.
Why is latency important when building voice agents?
Low latency enables fast, natural conversations that feel like genuine interaction. High latency creates clunky, unnatural experiences that diminish usability.

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