Choosing between the Jabra Speak2 40 and the Jabra Speak2 55? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Speak2 40 if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Speak2 55 if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Both are Teams and Google Meet certified USB speakerphones for focus to huddle rooms; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Speak2 40 | Speak2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $212 |
| Microphones | 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m / 7.5ft | 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m |
| Talk time | — | Up to 12 hours |
| Dimensions | 120mm x 33mm / 4.72in x 1.3in | 120mm x 33mm (Ø x H) |
| Weight | 245g / 8.64oz | 280g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Room size | Up to 4.5m x 4.5m / 14.76ft x 14.76ft | Up to 4.5m x 4.5m / 14.76ft x 14.76ft |
| Microphone frequency range | 150Hz - 7000Hz | — |
| Speaker | 50mm, 83 dBspl @ 0.5m peak | 50mm, 85 dBspl @ 0.5m peak |
| Speaker bandwidth | Music mode 100Hz - 20000Hz; speak mode 150Hz - 7000Hz | — |
| Wideband | Up to 8000 Hz | — |
| Cable length | ca. 80cm / 31.5in | — |
| Connections | USB C or USB A (both on one cable), no Bluetooth | USB-C or USB-A, Bluetooth (smartphone/tablet); Bluetooth: 5.1, range up to 30m |
Specs are Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Speak2 40: 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m | 7.5ft. Speak2 55: 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m.
- Power: the Speak2 40 runs on USB bus power; the Speak2 55 on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Speak2 40 if you want the one that costs less. Best for focus and huddle rooms, with Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Speak2 40
- Choose the Speak2 55 if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. Best for focus and huddle rooms, with Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Speak2 55
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