Sync 20 vs Sync 60 Comparison

Compare Sync 20 vs Sync 60 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Poly Sync 20
Sync 20
Editor's pick
Poly Sync 60
Sync 60

At a Glance

Sync 20

The Poly Sync 20 is a personal speakerphone with a three-mic steerable array, a 40 mm speaker and a 2 m pickup range for rooms up to about 4 x 4 m.

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Best For
Personal desk use
Mics
3
Pickup
2 m
Talk Time
20 h
BT
5.1
Certified
Microsoft Teams (Teams model), Zoom
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

  • Sync 208.1/10
  • Sync 609.0/10 Leads

Mic Array & Full-Duplex

  • Sync 207.9/10
  • Sync 609.1/10 Leads

Speaker Clarity & Volume

  • Sync 208.9/10
  • Sync 609.7/10 Leads

Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining

  • Sync 205.8/10
  • Sync 608.0/10 Leads

Portability & Power

  • Sync 209.4/10
  • Sync 60—

Call Controls & Certifications

  • Sync 2010.0/10 Leads
  • Sync 609.3/10

Why Sync 20 Beats Sync 60 (and Vice Versa)

Why Sync 20 beats Sync 60

  • Better call controls & certifications: 10.0 vs 9.3 out of 10
  • Mains Powered: No vs Yes (AC adapter)
  • Certifications: Microsoft Teams (Teams model), Zoom vs Zoom
  • Weight: 360 g vs 1000 g

Why Sync 60 beats Sync 20

  • Better connectivity & daisy-chaining: 8.0 vs 5.8 out of 10
  • Better mic array & full-duplex: 9.1 vs 7.9 out of 10
  • Better speaker clarity & volume: 9.7 vs 8.9 out of 10
  • Microphones: 6 vs 3
  • Pickup Range: 3 m vs 2 m
  • Speaker: 2 x 50 mm vs 40 mm

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

Full Specifications

General

Sync 20Sync 60
Best ForPersonal desk useSmall to medium meeting rooms
Ideal Room SizeUp to 4 x 4 mUp to 6 x 6 m
Form FactorBar (portable)Bar (table)

Microphones

Sync 20Sync 60
Microphones36 Better
Pickup Range2 m3 m Better
Mic Frequency Range100 Hz - 6.7 kHz100 Hz - 6.7 kHz
Full DuplexYesYes
Echo CancellationYesYes
Noise ReductionYesYes
Mic Type3-mic steerable array6-mic steerable array

Speaker

Sync 20Sync 60
Speaker40 mm2 x 50 mm Better
Max Output86 dB SPL (nominal)95 dB SPL (nominal) Better
Speaker Frequency Range80 Hz - 20 kHz75 Hz - 20 kHz Better
Speaker Drivers12 Better

Battery & Charging

Sync 20Sync 60
Talk Time20 h—
BatteryLi-ion, 3200 mAh—
Charging Time4 h—
Charges Your PhoneYes (USB-A port)—
Mains PoweredNo BetterYes (AC adapter)

Connectivity

Sync 20Sync 60
ConnectionUSB-A or USB-C (by model), BluetoothUSB-A, USB-C, Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version5.15.1
USB DongleNo (Sync 20+ includes BT600)No
Link Two UnitsNoYes (two units, wireless) Better
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams (Teams model), Zoom BetterZoom
Cable Length0.72 m1.5 m Better
Bluetooth Range—30 m
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, BLEA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, BLE

Design & Build

Sync 20Sync 60
Weight360 g Better1000 g
Dimensions34 x 95 x 182 mm37 x 116 x 394 mm
Dust/Water RatingIP64—
ColorsSilverSilver
Controls—Touch: call answer/end, mute, volume, programmable button, pairing; buttons: power, wireless daisy chain
Mute Button—Yes
Carry CaseYes (travel case)—
Lanyard / StandLanyard included—

In the Box

Sync 20Sync 60
In the BoxSpeakerphone, carry case, lanyardSpeakerphone, AC power adapter, USB-A cable with USB-C adapter, installation tool, user guide
Warranty2 years2 years

Identifiers

Sync 20Sync 60
Model Number772C8AA (Teams, USB-A)772C2AA

Compatibility

Sync 20Sync 60
OS CompatibilityWindows 11, Windows 10, macOSWindows 11, Windows 10, macOS

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Sync 60, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
  • Choose Sync 20 for personal desk use.
  • Choose Sync 60 for small to medium meeting rooms.

Pros and Cons

Sync 20

PROS

  • Up to 20 h talk time
  • IP64
  • USB-A port charges a phone
  • Teams (Teams model) and Zoom

CONS

  • Three mics, 2 m pickup
  • Dongle only on the Sync 20+

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

  • Sync 20 8.1Leads in Call Controls & Certifications
  • Sync 60 9.0Best overallLeads in Mic Array & Full-Duplex, Speaker Clarity & Volume, Connectivity & Daisy-Chaining