PowerConf S3 vs PowerConf S500 Comparison
Compare PowerConf S3 vs PowerConf S500 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
PowerConf S3
The Anker PowerConf S3 is a Bluetooth speakerphone with six microphones and a 3 W speaker. Anker lists a pickup range of up to 4.9 m (16 ft) and rooms up to eight people.
- Best For
- Home offices
- Mics
- 6
- Pickup
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Talk Time
- 24 h
- BT
- 5.3
- Certified
- —
PowerConf S500
The Anker PowerConf S500 is a conference speakerphone for rooms up to 12 people, or 20 with two linked units. It has four mics with VoiceRadar voice tracking and two-way noise reduction, a 1.75-inch 10 W speaker and a 5 m pickup range.
- Best For
- Zoom rooms
- Mics
- 4
- Pickup
- 5 m
- Talk Time
- 13 h
- BT
- 5.4
- Certified
- Zoom Rooms, Google Meet
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Mic Array & Full-Duplex
Speaker Clarity & Volume
Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining
Portability & Power
Call Controls & Certifications
Why PowerConf S3 Beats PowerConf S500 (and Vice Versa)
Why PowerConf S3 beats PowerConf S500
- Better portability & power: 9.6 vs 8.0 out of 10
- Microphones: 6 vs 4
- Talk Time: 24 h vs 13 h
- Weight: 340 g vs 422 g
Why PowerConf S500 beats PowerConf S3
- Better speaker clarity & volume: 9.3 vs 5.0 out of 10
- Better connectivity & daisy-chaining: 9.8 vs 5.9 out of 10
- Max People: 12 vs 8
- Pickup Range: 5 m vs 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Mic Frequency Range: 32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice) vs 16 kHz sample rate (HD voice)
- Speaker: 1.75 in full-range, 10 W vs 3 W
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Home offices | Zoom rooms |
| Ideal Room Size | Up to 8 people | Up to 12 people (20 with two linked units) |
| Release Year | 2022 | — |
| Max People | 8 | 12 Better |
| Form Factor | Puck | Puck |
Microphones
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 6 Better | 4 |
| Pickup Range | 4.9 m (16 ft) | 5 m Better |
| Mic Frequency Range | 16 kHz sample rate (HD voice) | 32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice) Better |
| Full Duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Echo Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Pickup Pattern | 360° | — |
| Automatic Gain Control | Yes (voice balancing) | Yes (voice balancing) |
Speaker
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | 3 W | 1.75 in full-range, 10 W Better |
| Speaker Frequency Range | — | 80 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Music Playback | — | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 24 h Better | 13 h |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 6000 mAh (16 h playtime) |
| Charging Time | — | 4 h |
| Charges Your Phone | Yes (USB PowerIQ) | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6700 mAh | — |
| Mains Powered | No | No |
Connectivity
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, USB dongle |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 Better |
| USB Dongle | No | Yes Better |
| Link Two Units | No | Yes (two units, wireless) Better |
| Certifications | — | Zoom Rooms, Google Meet |
Design & Build
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 340 g Better | 422 g |
| Dimensions | 124 x 124 x 28 mm | 127 x 127 x 51 mm |
| Management Software | AnkerWork app | AnkerWork app and PC software |
In the Box
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Speakerphone, USB-A & USB-C cable, travel pouch | Speakerphone, USB-C cable, Bluetooth dongle, welcome guide |
| Warranty | 18 months | — |
Identifiers
| PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | A3302 | A3305 |
Takeaways
- Our pick: PowerConf S500, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
- Choose PowerConf S3 for home offices.
- Choose PowerConf S500 for zoom rooms.
Pros and Cons
PowerConf S3
PROS
- Six microphones
- Up to 24 h talk time
- Bluetooth 5.3 and USB-C
- Charges a phone
CONS
- No Teams or Zoom certification listed
- Cannot link two units
PowerConf S500
PROS
- 5 m pickup, rooms up to 12
- Zoom Rooms and Google Meet certified
- Bluetooth 5.4 plus USB dongle
- Link two units for 20 people
CONS
- No Teams certification listed
- 13 h talk time
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Quick Verdict
- PowerConf S3 7.5Leads in Mic Array & Full-Duplex, Portability & Power
- PowerConf S500 9.2Best overallLeads in Speaker Clarity & Volume, Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining