Phonon TTS Beats Benchmarks While Nobody Can Run It

The claim: Phonon TTS is launching a high-quality on-device speech synthesis model designed to top standard audio benchmarks while preserving user privacy through local execution.

The reality: While the weights are public, deploying Phonon TTS locally demands an 8GB VRAM GPU that will drain an iPhone battery in four minutes flat and stall standard workflow pipelines.

Why should I care? You shouldn't
Another benchmark warrior requiring hardware specs that turn your mobile device into a space heater for zero practical gain.

Read the original: A Closer Look at Phonon TTS. Launching High-Quality On-Device Speech That Tops the Benchmarks.