Poly Sync 10 vs Sync 20: which to buy?

Choosing between the Poly Sync 10 and the Poly Sync 20? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.

Short answer: pick the Sync 10 if you want the one that costs $27 less. Pick the Sync 20 if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.

Both are USB speakerphones for focus rooms; the difference is audio and power.

Side by side

Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.

The key differences

• Microphones: Sync 10: Two-microphone steerable array. Sync 20: 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 7 ft.
• Warranty: Sync 10: Poly standard two-year limited warranty. Sync 20: 2 years limited.
• Power: the Sync 10 runs on a power adapter; the Sync 20 on battery or USB.

Which should you buy?

• Choose the Sync 10 if you want the one that costs $27 less. Best for focus rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Sync 10
• Choose the Sync 20 if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. Best for focus rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Sync 20

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Still deciding? Read the Sync 10 guide and the Sync 20 guide, see Sync 10 alternatives and Sync 20 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.

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