PowerConf S500 vs Luna Comparison
Compare PowerConf S500 vs Luna side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
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
The EMEET OfficeCore Luna is a low-cost speakerphone with three mics, a 3 W speaker and VoiceIA noise cancellation and voice enhancement. EMEET rates the pickup at 3 m and the room at up to eight people, or 16 with two units linked by cable.
- Best For
- Home offices
- Mics
- 3
- Pickup
- 3 m
- Talk Time
- 10 h
- BT
- 5.0
- Certified
- —
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Mic Array & Full-Duplex
Speaker Clarity & Volume
Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining
Portability & Power
Call Controls & Certifications
Why PowerConf S500 Beats Luna (and Vice Versa)
Why PowerConf S500 beats Luna
- Better mic array & full-duplex: 9.4 vs 8.3 out of 10
- Better speaker clarity & volume: 9.3 vs 8.6 out of 10
- Better portability & power: 8.0 vs 7.5 out of 10
- Max People: 12 vs 8
- Microphones: 4 vs 3
- Pickup Range: 5 m vs 3 m
Why Luna beats PowerConf S500
- Charging Time: 2-3 h vs 4 h
- Weight: 301 g vs 422 g
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Zoom rooms | Home offices |
| Ideal Room Size | Up to 12 people (20 with two linked units) | Up to 8 people (16 with daisy chain) |
| Max People | 12 Better | 8 |
| Form Factor | Puck | Puck |
Microphones
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 4 Better | 3 |
| Pickup Range | 5 m Better | 3 m |
| Mic Frequency Range | 32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice) Better | 16 kHz sample rate (HD voice) |
| Full Duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Echo Cancellation | Yes | — |
| Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Pickup Pattern | — | 360° |
| Mic Type | — | 3 omni-directional mics |
| Automatic Gain Control | Yes (voice balancing) | — |
Speaker
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | 1.75 in full-range, 10 W Better | 3 W |
| Max Output | — | 85 dB |
| Speaker Frequency Range | 80 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Music Playback | Yes | — |
Battery & Charging
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 13 h Better | 10 h |
| Battery | 6000 mAh (16 h playtime) | Li-ion, 2600 mAh |
| Charging Time | 4 h | 2-3 h Better |
| Battery Capacity | — | 2600 mAh |
| Mains Powered | No | No |
Connectivity
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C, Bluetooth, USB dongle | USB-C, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm, USB adapter |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 Better | 5.0 |
| USB Dongle | Yes | Optional (EMEET A300) |
| Link Two Units | Yes (two units, wireless) | Yes (cable) |
| Certifications | Zoom Rooms, Google Meet | — |
| USB Connector | — | USB-C (USB-C to USB-C cable + USB-A adapter) |
| Cable Length | — | 1 m |
| 3.5 mm Jack | — | Yes |
| Multiple Sources | — | 1 corded + 1 Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
Design & Build
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 422 g | 301 g Better |
| Dimensions | 127 x 127 x 51 mm | 120 x 120 x 39 mm |
| Colors | — | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Management Software | AnkerWork app and PC software | EMEETLINK |
In the Box
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Speakerphone, USB-C cable, Bluetooth dongle, welcome guide | Speakerphone, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m), USB-C to USB-A adapter |
| Warranty | — | Up to 2 years (EMEET.com extended) |
Identifiers
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | A3305 | — |
Compatibility
| PowerConf S500 | Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | — | Windows 7/10/11, macOS 10.10+ |
| Works With | — | Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype |
| Plug and Play | — | Yes |
Takeaways
- It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between PowerConf S500 and Luna, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
- Choose PowerConf S500 for zoom rooms.
- Choose Luna for home offices.
Pros and Cons
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
Luna
PROS
- USB-C, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm
- VoiceIA noise cancellation
- Daisy chain by cable
- Light at 301 g
CONS
- 10 h talk time
- No certification listed
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Quick Verdict
- PowerConf S500 9.2Best overallLeads in Mic Array & Full-Duplex, Speaker Clarity & Volume, Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining
- Luna 8.6No outright category lead