What size room the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" covers, how many people it suits and when you need extra microphones.
Short answer
We recommend it for medium rooms (6–10 people) and large rooms (10–16 people).
The specs that decide room size
| Camera | Surface Hub Smart Camera, 4K, 136° horizontal FOV, USB-C |
How room sizes map to people
| Room type | Typical people | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 4–6 | 150–250 sq ft |
| Medium (this one) | 6–10 | 250–400 sq ft |
| Large (this one) | 10–16 | 400–600 sq ft |
| Boardroom | 16+ | 600+ sq ft |
General industry guidance; furniture, room shape and acoustics change what works.
When to add microphones
If people sit beyond the built-in microphones' pickup range, or the table is long, add expansion or table microphones.
If your room is bigger or smaller
- Smaller room: Cisco Board Pro 55 G2 (Small, Medium, $18,852)
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