Not every meeting space needs a video bar. For a small room used mainly for audio calls, a manager's desk, or a team that travels, a good USB or Bluetooth speakerphone delivers most of the benefit at a fraction of the cost. It is also the quickest fix for a room where people huddle around one laptop's tinny speaker.
When a speakerphone is the right tool
- Audio-first rooms where cameras are rarely on.
- Small groups of two to six around one laptop that already has a webcam.
- Personal use, for people who dislike headsets on long calls.
- Travel and client sites, as a portable unit in a laptop bag.
If remote participants need to see the whole room clearly, step up to a video bar. See our video bar sizing guide.
What separates a business speakerphone from a Bluetooth speaker
Music speakers make poor conference devices. Business speakerphones are built around the microphones: omnidirectional pickup across the table, full-duplex audio so both sides can talk at once without cutting out, and echo cancellation tuned for calls. Most also carry Microsoft Teams or Zoom certification, with buttons that control the call.
The three families
Jabra Speak2
The Speak2 range is the default choice in many offices. The Speak2 40 is wired USB for desks and small rooms, while the Speak2 55 adds Bluetooth and a battery for portability. The range is known for full-duplex audio and comes in MS and UC versions, like Jabra headsets. See the Jabra Speak2 range.
Poly Sync
Poly Sync speakerphones range from compact personal units to larger models for small rooms, and some can pair two units to cover a longer table. They benefit from Poly's noise-reduction processing and Poly Lens fleet management. See the Poly range.
EPOS EXPAND
EPOS, formerly Sennheiser's business audio arm, offers wired and wireless options. The EXPAND SP 20 connects over USB-A or 3.5 mm, which helps with mobile phones and older devices, while the EXPAND 40+ adds Bluetooth for a cable-free table.
How to choose
| Need | Look for |
|---|---|
| One person at a desk | Compact wired USB unit |
| Two to four people in a huddle room | Mid-size unit with full-duplex audio, MS or UC to match your platform |
| Five to eight people around a longer table | Larger model, or two units linked where the range supports it |
| Travel | Bluetooth with USB dongle, built-in battery and a protective pouch |
A practical point: if the speakerphone will live in a shared room, choose a wired model or keep the wireless one docked. Battery units in shared rooms tend to be flat exactly when a meeting starts.
Frequently asked questions
Can a speakerphone replace a conference phone?
For rooms that use Teams or Zoom on a laptop, yes. If you need a phone that dials SIP lines without a computer, use an IP conference phone instead. See conference phones for business.
Does a speakerphone work with my mobile phone?
Bluetooth models pair with mobiles. Some wired models also have a 3.5 mm jack.
MS or UC version?
Same as headsets: MS for Microsoft Teams companies, UC for everything else. Both handle audio on any platform.
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