Choosing between the Jabra Speak2 40 and the Poly Sync 40? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Jabra Speak2 40 if you want the one that costs $23 less and also supports Teams and Google Meet. Pick the Poly Sync 40 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Both are USB speakerphones for focus to huddle rooms; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Jabra Speak2 40 | Poly Sync 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $192 | $215 |
| Platforms | Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m / 7.5ft | 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 8 ft |
| Dimensions | 120mm x 33mm / 4.72in x 1.3in | 102 x 273 x 38 mm |
| Weight | 245g / 8.64oz | 610 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years limited |
| Connections | USB C or USB A (both on one cable), no Bluetooth | USB-A cable with USB-C adapter, Bluetooth 5.1 |
Specs are Jabra and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Jabra Speak2 40: 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m | 7.5ft. Poly Sync 40: 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 8 ft.
- Warranty: Jabra Speak2 40: 2 years. Poly Sync 40: 2 years limited.
- Platforms: the Jabra Speak2 40 lists Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Poly Sync 40 lists Zoom and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Jabra Speak2 40 runs on USB bus power; the Poly Sync 40 on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra Speak2 40 if you want the one that costs $23 less and also supports Teams and Google Meet. Best for focus and huddle rooms, with Teams, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra Speak2 40
- Choose the Poly Sync 40 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. Best for focus and huddle rooms, with Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Sync 40
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra Speak2 40 guide and the Poly Sync 40 guide, see Speak2 40 alternatives and Sync 40 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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