The Poly Sync 20 is a speakerphone for focus rooms. This guide covers price, room size, Teams, Zoom and Google Meet support, what's in the box and how it compares.
Quick facts
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $136 |
| Part number | B95VJUT#AC3 |
| Best for | Focus rooms |
| Platforms | BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB |
| Microphones | 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 7 ft |
| Speaker | 40 mm driver, 80 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Battery | 3200 mAh, up to 20 hours talk time |
What is the Sync 20?
The Poly Sync 20 is a portable personal speakerphone for desks, home offices and small focus rooms. It connects over USB-C or Bluetooth, runs up to 20 hours on battery and is IP64 rated, so it travels well.
It has a three-mic steerable array that picks up voices to about 7 ft and a 40 mm speaker. Poly recommends it for spaces up to about 13 x 13 ft. For a team table, step up to the Sync 40 or Sync 60.
Who the Sync 20 is for
- Good fit: focus rooms; BYOD rooms and PC-based rooms, where any meeting app has to work.
- Skip it for: rooms bigger than focus: look at the Speak 510; for a team table, step up to the Sync 40 or Sync 60.
How much does the Sync 20 cost?
The Sync 20 is $136. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the Sync 20 price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms.
What size room is the Sync 20 for?
Poly rates it for rooms up to 13 x 13 ft. We recommend it for focus rooms (1–2 people). Microphones: 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 7 ft. Room size details
Does the Sync 20 work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet?
It isn't platform-certified, but it works over USB as a standard device with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex and other apps. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a microphone and speaker in any meeting app. Platform details
What's in the box
- Poly Sync 20 with USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Lanyard
- Carrying pouch
Sync 20 vs similar speakerphones
| Model | Brand | Rooms | Microphones | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sync 20 | Poly | Focus | 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 7 ft | $136 |
| Sync 40 | Poly | Focus, Huddle | 3-mic steerable array, pickup about 8 ft | $444 |
| Speak2 55 | Jabra | Focus, Huddle | 4 digital MEMS, pickup up to 2.3m | $212 |
| Speak 510 | Jabra | Focus, Huddle | — | $157 |
Sync 20 vs Sync 40: full comparison · All Sync 20 alternatives
Sync 20 compared with
- Sync 20 vs Jabra Speak 510
- Sync 20 vs Jabra Speak 750
- Sync 20 vs Jabra Speak2 40
- Sync 20 vs Jabra Speak2 55
FAQ
Is there a Teams version?
Yes. The Sync 20-M (B95VMUT) is the Microsoft Teams certified model.
Can it charge my phone?
Yes. It can charge a smartphone through the included USB-C to USB-A adapter.
Is it water-resistant?
It's rated IP64 for dust and water resistance.
Can you connect two Sync 20 units together?
Poly doesn't list daisy-chaining for the Sync 20. For a bigger table, step up to a model with expansion support.
Where is the Sync 20 manual?
Poly publishes it: Sync 20 user manual (PDF).
More Sync 20 guides
- Sync 20: setup guide
- Sync 20: troubleshooting
- Sync 20: firmware updates
- Sync 20: Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- Sync 20: what room size it covers
- Sync 20: full specs
- Sync 20: alternatives compared
- All Poly speakerphones compared
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
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