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Anker PowerConf S500 Speakerphone with Zoom Rooms and Google Meet Certifications, USB-C Speaker, Bluetooth Speakerphone for Conference Room, Conference Microphone with Premium Voice Pickup

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Speaker Maximum Output Power 25 Watts
Frequency Response 40 Hz
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  • VoiceRadar Technology: Our exclusive acoustic algorithm eliminates unwanted noise to deliver a more immersive meeting experience where you can express yourself clearly. Even if you move around the room, you'll still be heard by everyone.
  • Sensitive Voice Pickup: 4 microphones with 32KHz sampling rate transmit your voice in stunning definition and clarity. Full duplex communication ensures clear 2-way audio even when both ends are speaking simultaneously.
  • Officially Certified: PowerConf S500 is certified by Zoom Rooms and Google Meet to ensure high-quality and reliable communication experiences on a variety of third party platforms.
  • Hi-Fi Grade Sound: An acoustically tuned 1.75-inch speaker delivers performance that exceeds the demands of ordinary speakerphones. Music and other audio is played in amazing quality.
  • For Small to Medium Rooms: A single PowerConf S500 delivers performance for rooms of up to 12 people, and you can wirelessly pair two of them to increase coverage for up to 20 people.
  • Easy to Use: Connect via USB-C, Bluetooth, or with the included dongle. No IT knowledge required, and it works with all leading conferencing platforms including Skype, Facetime, Zoom, and more.

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A3305
A3305

Flawless Sound and Zero Noise


Whether you're in an office meeting room, joining remotely from home, or on the road, PowerConf S500 ensures your meeting will have high-quality sound. VoiceRadar detects and isolates voices, even if you're moving around, and the two-way noise reduction blocks out background noise.

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VoiceRada 3.0 VoiceRadar 3.5 VoiceRadar 2.0 Smart Voice Enhancement Smart Voice Enhancement Voiceshield Noise Reduction
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    Input Voltage 5 Volts
    Mounting Type Tabletop Mount
    Material Plastic
    Model Name PowerConf S500
    Speaker Type Multimedia
    Special Feature Noise Cancelling, Built In Microphone, Stereo pairing
    Recommended Uses For Product For Computers
    Compatible Devices Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone
    Unit Count 1.0 Count
    Controller Type Android
    Surround Sound Channel Configuration 2.0
    Color Black
    Battery Life 16 Hours
    Included Components Anker PowerConf S500, USB-C Cable, Bluetooth Dongle, Travel Case
    Product Dimensions 5"D x 5"W x 2"H
    Age Range (Description) Adult
    Item Weight 14.9 Ounces
    Is Waterproof FALSE
    Charging Time 24 Hours
    Warranty Type Limited
    Maximum Range 20 Meters
    Number of Items 1
    Control Method App, Touch, Voice
    Wireless Communication Technology Bluetooth
    Speaker Size 4.5 Centimeters
    Power Source Corded Electric
    Woofer Diameter 1.75 Inches
    Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
    Number of Batteries 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
    Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver
    Bluetooth Range 20 Meters
    Number of Microphones 4
    Subwoofer Connectivity Technology Wireless
    Connectivity Protocol Bluetooth, USB
    Includes MP3 player? No
    Number Of Circuits 1
    Series Number 305
    Total Ethernet Ports 1
    Specific Uses For Product Work-from-home meetings and conference rooms
    UPC 194644065522
    Style Black
    Indoor/Outdoor Usage Indoor
    Manufacturer Anker
    Item Weight 14.9 ounces
    ASIN B08W24YDSC
    Country of Origin China
    Item model number A3305
    Batteries 2 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
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    Best Sellers Rank #15,410 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
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    Date First Available February 5, 2021

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    Customers find the speakerphone's sound quality excellent, with clear speakers and effective noise cancellation, and appreciate its portability for meetings. The device is easy to set up and use, and customers consider it worth the money, with one noting it's a great alternative to headphones. The functionality receives mixed feedback - while it works well in larger rooms, some report it doesn't work with MS Teams. Bluetooth connectivity is also mixed, with several customers reporting issues with the connection being wonky.

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    75 customers mention "Sound quality"60 positive15 negative

    Customers praise the speakerphone's sound quality, noting its excellent sound output and clear speakers, with impressive noise cancellation and the ability to easily hear people on Zoom.

    "...with the mics in the S500 there has been a very noticeable improvement in the sound on both sides of Teams and Zoom meetings in comparison to the..." Read more

    "...has impressively replaced the need for two microphones while enhancing sound quality...." Read more

    "...(standard corporate issued) setup .. but, the new Anker S500 is loud and the microphone picks up voices while cutting out unwanted background noises..." Read more

    "...S500 at home or in the office conference room, I have had no issues with sound quality from the speaker or people saying that they can't hear people..." Read more

    50 customers mention "Value for money"35 positive15 negative

    Customers find the speakerphone to be worth the money, with one customer noting it's a great alternative to headphones.

    "The Anker PowerConf S500 stands out as one of the best microphones I have utilized for professional purposes...." Read more

    "...Super easy to connect and worth every penny. Highly recommend!" Read more

    "These are great and I sync two of them together but the suppression is too much and does not work that great in a conference room setting...." Read more

    "...It’s expensive, but you’re paying for the quality. UPDATE: After 13 months, Zoom has blown the speaker out (again)...." Read more

    37 customers mention "Voice quality"37 positive0 negative

    Customers praise the speakerphone's voice quality, noting that it broadcasts clearly and works well with Zoom, while one customer mentions its effectiveness in picking up distant voices.

    "...setup .. but, the new Anker S500 is loud and the microphone picks up voices while cutting out unwanted background noises..." Read more

    "...This upgraded Anker can provide complete clarity, more volume then you could ever need, and range range (10ft or so in any direction) worked..." Read more

    "...It amplified the voices clearly." Read more

    "...Even though it is not Bluetooth 5, the microphone quality is still amazing...." Read more

    30 customers mention "Ease of setup"28 positive2 negative

    Customers find the speakerphone easy to set up and connect, with one customer noting that the controls are intuitive.

    "...Setup is as easy as connecting the S500 to the laptop and ensuring the audio and mic Settings on the laptop are set to use the S500 device...." Read more

    "...$210, the investment is justified by its performance and convenience." Read more

    "...Pros: ease to connect (wired or BT), great audio quality, multi-mic array, long battery life...." Read more

    "...Super easy to connect and worth every penny. Highly recommend!" Read more

    29 customers mention "Build quality"22 positive7 negative

    Customers find the speakerphone to be well-built and reliable, with one customer specifically noting the decent quality of the microphone.

    "...The S500 is well made and looks great...." Read more

    "...it paired up almost automatically and the sound quality and build quality is very solid...." Read more

    "Higher quality product for sure. Someone else had the lower model ($80's) and the mic did not pick up more than about 4ft away...." Read more

    "...However, I first noticed the reliability of this equipment was mediocre at best within a month of owning it. First the receiver stopped working...." Read more

    18 customers mention "Size"18 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the speakerphone's size, noting its portability for all meetings and small footprint, with one customer mentioning it works well for 6-8 people.

    "...Its portability is a major advantage, allowing for flexible placement anywhere in the room to accommodate single or multiple doctors during..." Read more

    "...and range range (10ft or so in any direction) worked phenomenally for our group of 12! Super easy to connect and worth every penny...." Read more

    "Looks elegant and is a good quality product overall, works for a meeting for 6-8 people in a controlled room IMO, speaker could be louder, mics..." Read more

    "The S500 is a perfect size to take to Zoom Meetings to greatly enhance the audio quality over your laptop or desktop computer audio for Zoom Meetings..." Read more

    54 customers mention "Functionality"37 positive17 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the speakerphone's functionality: while some report it works well, particularly in larger rooms up to 12x20 ft, others mention that it stops working or doesn't fully integrate with Microsoft Teams.

    "...Pros: ease to connect (wired or BT), great audio quality, multi-mic array, long battery life...." Read more

    "...you could ever need, and range range (10ft or so in any direction) worked phenomenally for our group of 12!..." Read more

    "...sync two of them together but the suppression is too much and does not work that great in a conference room setting...." Read more

    "...I used this in a large room with 20+ people and it worked great. It amplified the voices clearly." Read more

    19 customers mention "Bluetooth connectivity"9 positive10 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the speakerphone's Bluetooth connectivity, with some reporting wonky performance and connection issues, while one customer finds it perfect for online and F2F hybrid meetings.

    "...lock itself due to no activity because it is always getting an intermittent signal...." Read more

    "...complete clarity, more volume then you could ever need, and range range (10ft or so in any direction) worked phenomenally for our group of 12!..." Read more

    "...theory, however over the year I've owned it I find the bluetooth only hooks up half the time, and the other half the time it's unstable...." Read more

    "Excellent audio quality both incoming and transmitting during conference calls. Purchased 3 of them." Read more

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    3 out of 5 stars
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    Looks elegant and is a good quality product overall, works for a meeting for 6-8 people in a controlled room IMO, speaker could be louder, mics works fine 360 not amazing, some delays on touch buttons, and mic mute option doesn’t sync with computer or cel. The most annoying thing for me is the connection, if by any reason you lost internet connection, or change anything on the system for conference or just using them as speakers, have to turn it off and on to make it work again, otherwise you’ll see the connection working (by) icons moving, all working, except no sound at all. Check with other speakers doesn’t happen, also check software updates in ankerwork app.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
      The S500 speaker delivers great sound, and together with the mics in the S500 there has been a very noticeable improvement in the sound on both sides of Teams and Zoom meetings in comparison to the laptop mic and speakers. Setup is as easy as connecting the S500 to the laptop and ensuring the audio and mic Settings on the laptop are set to use the S500 device. The S500 is well made and looks great. Having the volume/mute controls in a row in the front of the device with the light indicator across the device above the touchpad controls make it a perfect setup for easy everyday home office / remote work use.
    • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
      The Anker PowerConf S500 stands out as one of the best microphones I have utilized for professional purposes. In our practice, a significant number of patient consultations are conducted via telehealth. Thus, securing a microphone capable of capturing voices from two doctors in the room during patient meetings has been a persistent challenge. Previously, our solution involved a complex, hardwired microphone system connected to an amplifier and then to a computer. Although effective, this setup was cumbersome due to the wires involved.

      The PowerConf S500 has impressively replaced the need for two microphones while enhancing sound quality. Its portability is a major advantage, allowing for flexible placement anywhere in the room to accommodate single or multiple doctors during consultations. Despite its slightly higher price point of approximately $210, the investment is justified by its performance and convenience.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
      I purchased the Anker S500 to use at work, and it paired up almost automatically and the sound quality and build quality is very solid. A little disclaimer about me: I typically like name brands (Jabra, Bose, etc.), and I have always thought of Anker as an "Amazon"-type brand, but - I decided to go with this one because a team member has the same one and he swears buy it. Other people within my team have various portable conference room speaker/mic devices (Jabra, etc.) and hands-down, the S500 is a superior product. 80% of the time, my laptop is glued to my desk with dual 24" monitors and I use a bluetooth headset, but 20% of the time - I need to work remote and have TEAMS meetings with other people where we need conference room mic/speaker capabilities and up to this point, I have been using the built-in technology of my Dell Latitude (standard corporate issued) setup .. but, the new Anker S500 is loud and the microphone picks up voices while cutting out unwanted background noises (like dogs barking, overhead announcements, etc.). There are many other cheaper choices (and they may be equally as good), but if your budget can afford it, I would recommend the Anker S500. You will not be disappointed at the overall quality (you get what you pay for with this device.)
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    • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
      This review address some pros and cons. I previously had a Jabra 510 speaker and upgraded to the S500. Reason for the purchase was the Jabra, after years of service, started to have some battery issues.

      Pros: ease to connect (wired or BT), great audio quality, multi-mic array, long battery life. Whether using the S500 at home or in the office conference room, I have had no issues with sound quality from the speaker or people saying that they can't hear people in the room. I don't have 2 of the S500 so I can't report on the linking feature. The Anker app is ok.

      Cons: the S500 has a couple of quirks. Some of these may be out of Anker's control but it is what it is.

      First issue I don't like is that if you are wired to your laptop and then connect your phone via BT, if the laptop plays any sound it cuts off the phone audio. I enjoy listening to the news while checking email. With the Jabra, BT always overrode wired. I could listen to the news without interruption. With the S500, the news plays and then shuts down / pauses the phone. I got tired of having to restart my phone app for the news multiple times. I finally had to unplug the S500 from the laptop to listen to the news without breaks.

      Second issue I have is that the LED display doesn't have an option to shut off or sleep until the buttons are pushed. The lights are on when it is operational. It has a blue and red bar light that illuminates when a sound plays or if you mute. Anker app has an option to turn the status bar off but it doesn't always work. App shows status bar is off but it is still lighting up.

      The third issue I had was using the dongle to connect to the laptop. It worked but there was some interference issues with my Logitech K+M dongle. On my laptop, the only 2 USB-A ports are right next to each other. When both dongles are active, there is a minor issue of feedback. Not sure if it is the Anker or the Logitech dongle but the laptop is getting a signal much like the mouse is moving slightly. The laptop won't automatically lock itself due to no activity because it is always getting an intermittent signal. Great if you always want to Teams to show you as available but it also messes with the accuracy of the mouse. Needless to say, I now only use the S500 as wired.

      Despite these quirks, I have worked around them and do overall enjoy the S500. I also considered the Plantronics Sync 40. Similar cost and features but I liked the overall size and format of the S500.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
      Higher quality product for sure. Someone else had the lower model ($80's) and the mic did not pick up more than about 4ft away. This upgraded Anker can provide complete clarity, more volume then you could ever need, and range range (10ft or so in any direction) worked phenomenally for our group of 12! Super easy to connect and worth every penny. Highly recommend!
    • Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
      Made hybrid in-person/zoom so much easier. I used this in a large room with 20+ people and it worked great. It amplified the voices clearly.

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    • Mohammad
      5.0 out of 5 stars ممتازة جدا
      Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on January 31, 2025
      ممتازة جدا والصوت فيها ممتاز والميكروفون رائع، يلتقط الأصوات البشرية ويحجب الإزعاج بشكل رائع
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    • Latrator
      5.0 out of 5 stars Anker 500 -- Great quality, reliable
      Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2025
      I have used two of these units together as recommended, one wired by usb-c cable to my Macbook, the other synced by bluetooth to the first. The two units can be placed many meters apart. They sync perfectly as mics and as speakers and work well for hybrid zoom classes. For online listeners, they work best in a closed space with minimal echo, but are also fine in a large room with 30 participants, if they are placed well. For the people in the room, the sound from the speakers is surprisingly strong. Not sure how long the battery will go for an unattached unit, but if fully charged they last easily for 3+ hour meetings. They have worked well for regular weekly meetings for two years now. I paid more than they now cost, but have no regrets. Highly recommended.
    • Johan
      5.0 out of 5 stars Enkel och bra
      Reviewed in Sweden on December 21, 2024
      Bra ljud, bra med anslutningar, bra mikrofon enligt mottagaren
    • Polo
      5.0 out of 5 stars Bon produit, pratique et facile à utiliser
      Reviewed in France on July 20, 2023
      Tout est dans le titre.
      Je m'en sers pour des Visio teams mais aussi pour regarder des vidéos ou écouter de la musique. Le son est très clair, mes interlocuteurs m'entendent très bien, sans coupure lors qu'il y a un peu de bruit autour de moi.

      Seul bémol, à savoir, les 4 boutons au dessus sont très sensibles... il m'est arrivé plusieurs fois de me déconnecter juste en effleurant le bouton "communication" (icone téléphone)
    • Francisco Aguirre
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente compra!
      Reviewed in Mexico on April 17, 2023
      El Anker S500 tiene un sonido impresionante. Se trabaja muy a gusto en las conferencias por Teams o Zoom y también para responder llamada del celular.

      Si quieres escuchar tu musica nomás conectas el celular vía Bluetooth y listo. El sonido es de primera.
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      Francisco Aguirre
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Excelente compra!

      Reviewed in Mexico on April 17, 2023
      El Anker S500 tiene un sonido impresionante. Se trabaja muy a gusto en las conferencias por Teams o Zoom y también para responder llamada del celular.

      Si quieres escuchar tu musica nomás conectas el celular vía Bluetooth y listo. El sonido es de primera.
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