PowerConf S500 vs Speak2 75 Comparison

Compare PowerConf S500 vs Speak2 75 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Jabra Speak2 75
Speak2 75

At a Glance

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
Speak2 75

The Jabra Speak2 75 is a portable speakerphone with four microphones, a 65 mm speaker and full-duplex audio, so people can talk at the same time without cutting each other off. Jabra rates the pickup at 2.5 m and the room size at up to 4.5 x 4.5 m.

Best For
Small rooms
Mics
4
Pickup
2.5 m
Talk Time
32 h
BT
5.2
Certified
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Amazon Chime, Cisco, Avaya, Unify, Alcatel-Lucent

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • PowerConf S5009.2/10 Leads
  • Speak2 759.1/10

Mic Array & Full-Duplex

  • PowerConf S5009.4/10 Leads
  • Speak2 758.5/10

Speaker Clarity & Volume

  • PowerConf S5009.3/10
  • Speak2 759.3/10

Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining

  • PowerConf S5009.8/10 Leads
  • Speak2 759.6/10

Portability & Power

  • PowerConf S5008.0/10
  • Speak2 759.5/10 Leads

Call Controls & Certifications

  • PowerConf S5008.5/10
  • Speak2 759.5/10 Leads

Why PowerConf S500 Beats Speak2 75 (and Vice Versa)

Why PowerConf S500 beats Speak2 75

  • Better mic array & full-duplex: 9.4 vs 8.5 out of 10
  • Pickup Range: 5 m vs 2.5 m
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.4 vs 5.2
  • Weight: 422 g vs 466 g

Why Speak2 75 beats PowerConf S500

  • Better portability & power: 9.5 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better call controls & certifications: 9.5 vs 8.5 out of 10
  • Mic Frequency Range: 150 Hz - 14,000 Hz (super-wideband up to 16 kHz) vs 32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice)
  • Speaker: 65 mm full-range vs 1.75 in full-range, 10 W
  • Talk Time: 32 h vs 13 h
  • Charging Time: 2.5 h vs 4 h

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Best ForZoom roomsSmall rooms
Ideal Room SizeUp to 12 people (20 with two linked units)Up to 4.5 x 4.5 m (14.76 x 14.76 ft)
Max People12—
Form FactorPuckPuck

Microphones

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Microphones44
Pickup Range5 m Better2.5 m
Mic Frequency Range32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice)150 Hz - 14,000 Hz (super-wideband up to 16 kHz) Better
Full DuplexYesYes
Echo CancellationYesYes
Noise ReductionYesYes
Mic Type—Digital MEMS
Audio Bandwidth—Super-wideband (up to 16 kHz)
Automatic Gain ControlYes (voice balancing)Yes
De-reverberation—Yes

Speaker

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Speaker1.75 in full-range, 10 W65 mm full-range Better
Max Output—88 dB SPL @ 0.5 m
Speaker Frequency Range80 Hz - 20 kHz80 Hz - 20,000 Hz (music), 150 Hz - 14,000 Hz (speech)
Speaker Drivers—1
Music PlaybackYesYes

Battery & Charging

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Talk Time13 h32 h Better
Battery6000 mAh (16 h playtime)Li-ion, 4700 mAh
Charging Time4 h2.5 h Better
Battery Capacity—4700 mAh
Charging Port—Integrated USB-C cable
Mains PoweredNoNo

Connectivity

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
ConnectionUSB-C, Bluetooth, USB dongleUSB-C, USB-A, Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version5.4 Better5.2
USB DongleYesYes
Link Two UnitsYes (two units, wireless)Yes
CertificationsZoom Rooms, Google MeetMicrosoft Teams, Google Meet, Amazon Chime, Cisco, Avaya, Unify, Alcatel-Lucent Better
USB Connector—Integrated USB-C cable with USB-A adapter
Cable Length—0.75 m
Bluetooth Range—30 m
Multiple Sources—Yes (2 simultaneous, 8 paired)
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, BLE, HFP, HSP

Design & Build

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Weight422 g Better466 g
Dimensions127 x 127 x 51 mm132.5 x 35 mm (diameter x height)
Dust/Water Rating—IP64
Management SoftwareAnkerWork app and PC softwareJabra Direct, Jabra Sound+, Jabra Xpress
Carry Case—Yes (carry pouch)
IT Remote Management—Jabra Xpress

In the Box

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
In the BoxSpeakerphone, USB-C cable, Bluetooth dongle, welcome guideSpeakerphone, Link 390 Bluetooth adapter (variant dependent), carry pouch
Warranty—2 years

Identifiers

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Model NumberA3305—

Compatibility

PowerConf S500Speak2 75
Plug and Play—Yes

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between PowerConf S500 and Speak2 75, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose PowerConf S500 for zoom rooms.
  • Choose Speak2 75 for small rooms.

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

Speak2 75

PROS

  • Up to 32 h talk time
  • Four mics with full duplex
  • Bluetooth 5.2, Link 390 adapter on some variants
  • IP64, link two units

CONS

  • Heaviest portable model here at 466 g
  • Pickup suits small rooms only

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Quick Verdict

  • PowerConf S500 9.2Best overallLeads in Mic Array & Full-Duplex, Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining
  • Speak2 75 9.1Leads in Portability & Power, Call Controls & Certifications