PowerConf S500 vs Sync 60 Comparison

Compare PowerConf S500 vs Sync 60 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Anker PowerConf S500
PowerConf S500
Poly Sync 60
Sync 60

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.

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Best For
Zoom rooms
Mics
4
Pickup
5 m
Talk Time
13 h
BT
5.4
Certified
Zoom Rooms, Google Meet
Sync 60

The Poly Sync 60 is a mains-powered conference speakerphone for rooms up to about 6 x 6 m. It has six mics with a 3 m pickup range and two 50 mm speakers with up to 95 dB SPL.

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Best For
Small to medium meeting rooms
Mics
6
Pickup
3 m
Talk Time
—
BT
5.1
Certified
Zoom

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • PowerConf S5009.2/10 Leads
  • Sync 609.0/10

Mic Array & Full-Duplex

  • PowerConf S5009.4/10 Leads
  • Sync 609.1/10

Speaker Clarity & Volume

  • PowerConf S5009.3/10
  • Sync 609.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining

  • PowerConf S5009.8/10 Leads
  • Sync 608.0/10

Portability & Power

  • PowerConf S5008.0/10
  • Sync 60—

Call Controls & Certifications

  • PowerConf S5008.5/10
  • Sync 609.3/10 Leads

Why PowerConf S500 Beats Sync 60 (and Vice Versa)

Why PowerConf S500 beats Sync 60

  • Better connectivity & daisy-chaining: 9.8 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Pickup Range: 5 m vs 3 m
  • Mains Powered: No vs Yes (AC adapter)
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.4 vs 5.1
  • USB Dongle: Yes vs No
  • Weight: 422 g vs 1000 g

Why Sync 60 beats PowerConf S500

  • Better call controls & certifications: 9.3 vs 8.5 out of 10
  • Microphones: 6 vs 4
  • Mic Frequency Range: 100 Hz - 6.7 kHz vs 32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice)
  • Speaker: 2 x 50 mm vs 1.75 in full-range, 10 W
  • Speaker Frequency Range: 75 Hz - 20 kHz vs 80 Hz - 20 kHz

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

Full Specifications

General

PowerConf S500Sync 60
Best ForZoom roomsSmall to medium meeting rooms
Ideal Room SizeUp to 12 people (20 with two linked units)Up to 6 x 6 m
Max People12—
Form FactorPuckBar (table)

Microphones

PowerConf S500Sync 60
Microphones46 Better
Pickup Range5 m Better3 m
Mic Frequency Range32 kHz sample rate (ultra HD voice)100 Hz - 6.7 kHz Better
Full DuplexYesYes
Echo CancellationYesYes
Noise ReductionYesYes
Mic Type—6-mic steerable array
Automatic Gain ControlYes (voice balancing)—

Speaker

PowerConf S500Sync 60
Speaker1.75 in full-range, 10 W2 x 50 mm Better
Max Output—95 dB SPL (nominal)
Speaker Frequency Range80 Hz - 20 kHz75 Hz - 20 kHz Better
Speaker Drivers—2
Music PlaybackYes—

Battery & Charging

PowerConf S500Sync 60
Talk Time13 h—
Battery6000 mAh (16 h playtime)—
Charging Time4 h—
Mains PoweredNo BetterYes (AC adapter)

Connectivity

PowerConf S500Sync 60
ConnectionUSB-C, Bluetooth, USB dongleUSB-A, USB-C, Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version5.4 Better5.1
USB DongleYes BetterNo
Link Two UnitsYes (two units, wireless)Yes (two units, wireless)
CertificationsZoom Rooms, Google MeetZoom
Cable Length—1.5 m
Bluetooth Range—30 m
Bluetooth Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, BLE

Design & Build

PowerConf S500Sync 60
Weight422 g Better1000 g
Dimensions127 x 127 x 51 mm37 x 116 x 394 mm
Colors—Silver
Controls—Touch: call answer/end, mute, volume, programmable button, pairing; buttons: power, wireless daisy chain
Management SoftwareAnkerWork app and PC software—
Mute Button—Yes

In the Box

PowerConf S500Sync 60
In the BoxSpeakerphone, USB-C cable, Bluetooth dongle, welcome guideSpeakerphone, AC power adapter, USB-A cable with USB-C adapter, installation tool, user guide
Warranty—2 years

Identifiers

PowerConf S500Sync 60
Model NumberA3305772C2AA

Compatibility

PowerConf S500Sync 60
OS Compatibility—Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between PowerConf S500 and Sync 60, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose PowerConf S500 for zoom rooms.
  • Choose Sync 60 for small to medium meeting 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

Sync 60

PROS

  • Six mics, 3 m pickup
  • Two 50 mm speakers, 95 dB SPL
  • Link two units wirelessly
  • NFC pairing

CONS

  • Mains powered, no battery listed
  • 1 kg

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Quick Verdict

  • PowerConf S500 9.2Best overallLeads in Mic Array & Full-Duplex, Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining
  • Sync 60 9.0Leads in Speaker Clarity & Volume, Call Controls & Certifications