Choosing between the Poly Edge E550 and the Poly CCX 505? Here's how they differ on platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Edge E550 if you want the one that costs $156 less. Pick the CCX 505 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom.
Both are appliance desk phones; the difference is screen and price.
Side by side
| Edge E550 | CCX 505 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $298 | $454 |
| Platforms | — | Teams and Zoom |
| Display | 5" color IPS LCD, 800 x 480, RGB status lightbar | 5" color multi-touch LCD, 720 x 1280 |
| Power | 13 W max; optional 5 V 3 A adapter sold separately | — |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited |
| Line keys | 12 line keys, up to 48 assignments (34 SIP lines) | — |
| Headset ports | 1 RJ-9, 1 EHS port (optional APP-51 adapter) | 1 RJ-9, 1 EHS port, Bluetooth |
| Audio | Poly HD Voice, NoiseBlockAI (speakerphone), Acoustic Fence (handset/headset) | — |
| Microphone response | 150 Hz to 14 kHz | 100 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Codecs | G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.729AB, iLBC, Opus | G.711, G.722, G.729AB, iLBC, Opus |
| Versions | — | Microsoft Teams (82Z79AA) or open SIP (82Z82AA, Zoom certified) |
| Connections | Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC; Network: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 4; USB: 1 x USB-C 2.0 (media, storage, headset, expansion module) | Wireless: Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz); Network: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet, PoE IEEE 802.3af; USB: 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-C 2.0 (headset, storage, expansion module) |
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Screen: Edge E550: 5" color IPS LCD, 800 x 480, RGB status lightbar. CCX 505: 5" color multi-touch LCD, 720 x 1280.
- Platforms: the Edge E550 lists no certifications; the CCX 505 lists Teams and Zoom.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Edge E550 if you want the one that costs $156 less. See the Edge E550
- Choose the CCX 505 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom. See the CCX 505
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Still deciding? Read the Edge E550 guide and the CCX 505 guide, see Edge E550 alternatives and CCX 505 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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