I have now owned this for approx three months and have used it extensively. I bought it due to working from home and the sheer number of conference calls i was now participating in.
I primarily use Teams on my work PC.
Pro's (using it connected to PC via USB cable)
Vastly improved microphones over my surface pro (gen 3) laptop.
Clear speaker with good volume adjustment.
Nicely made and finish.
Good price compared to the competition.
Central mute button is very useful on calls and quicker than using the software.
PC turns the device on when starting
Con's
Tried to use it once on bluetooth and even at 2% volume it was ridiculously loud and unusable.
I wouldn't play music on it, tried it and there are much better options out there if you need this facility, this is purely designed for calls.
Summary:
I am really pleased with the device but am using it as an integral part of my home office set up so the portability etc is not relevant to me. I contacted Anker regarding the bluetooth problem and have updated the firmware as recommended but have not tried the bluetooth since so am unsure as to whether this corrected the problem.
Overall very pleased with my purchase, had i not encountered the bluetooth issue it would have been 5 stars as i believe products should work as intended out of the box and not be reliant on firmware updates.
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Balanced SoundNo matter where you’re sitting in a room, PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone enhances your voice so everyone sounds equally loud and clear. |
Strong, Stable ConnectionConnect PowerConf to your device via USB-C cable or Bluetooth connection for easy conference calling. |
24-Hour PlaytimePowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone has a built-in 6,700mAh battery to allow you to make up to 24 hours of calls from a single charge. |
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Anker PowerIQ ChargingUse PowerConf’s USB port to charge your phone at an optimized speed while you meet or if you need a quick power boost on a trip. |
Universal CompatibilityUse with all leading online conferencing services such as Skype, Google Hangout, Facetime, Zoom, WebEx, GotoMeeting, and Chromebox etc. |
AnkerWork AppTailor PowerConf’s LED lights, control standby mode, adjust the volume, and more. Remember to keep your firmware up to date via the app. |
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Family CallsPowerConf handles family calls with ease. The other end will hear you clearly even if you’re moving around the room or the kids are talking over each other. |
Business TripsPowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone has a portable build and a lightweight travel case to ensure you can easily take it away on business trips. |
Online ClassDon’t want to wear headphones for online classes? Add PowerConf to your setup and be heard by your students or classmates in crystal-clear clarity. |
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| PowerConf B600 | PowerConf C300 | PowerConf S330 | PowerConf S3 | PowerConf S500 | PowerConf | |
| Recommended For | Personal Workspace | Professional Personal Workspace, Huddle Room | Personal Workspace and Huddle Room | Personal Workspace and Small Meeting Room | Professional Personal Workspace, Medium or Large Meeting Room | Personal Workspace and Small Meeting Room |
| Suitable for Space | individual workspace on monitor | Better for Personal Workspace | Up to 6 people | Up to 8 people | Up to 12 people | Up to 8 people |
| Zoom Certification | - | Zoom Personal | Zoom personal | - | Zoom Room | Zoom personal |
| Microphone Technology | VoiceRadar-Voice Enhancement, AI Noise Cancellation, Echo cancellation | Dual Mics | Voice Enhancement and Noise Cancellation | Voice Enhancement and Noise Cancellation | VoiceRadar - Always Focus on the Voice Source | Voice Enhancement and Noise Cancellation |
| Connection Method | USB | USB | USB | USB / Bluetooth | USB / Bluetooth | USB / Bluetooth |
| Mic Sample Rate | 16kHz HD Voice | - | 16kHz HD Voice | 16kHz HD Voice | 32kHz Ultra HD Voice | 16kHz HD Voice |
| Play Time | - | - | - | 24 Hours | 16 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Charge Out | - | - | - | 1 x USB PowerIQ | - | 1 x USB PowerIQ |
| Wireless Pairing | - | - | - | - | Yes(Primary S500 should be USB connected to the source PC) | - |
| App | AnkerWork PC Software | AnkerWork PC Software | AnkerWork PC Software | AnkerWork APP | AnkerWork APP and PC Software | AnkerWork App |
Currently I am working from home, so I bought this device as I have to attend many conference calls.Using the bluetooth connection, the sound is fine, but the microphone disconnects in the middle of calls in many occasions, a big inconvenient if you are in a meeting (this happens both using Skype for Business and Cisco Webex).Using the USB connections, for whatever reason, my office desktop (windows 10) cannot handle the speaker. It works fine using a Chromebook.I contacted the Anker customer service, and they thought the device is faulty, but I did not feel confident with the process they suggested to exchange it, and the communication was slow: basically you receive a reply after 24 h, so when you have exchange 3 mails... is four days, with not a lot of progress. Finally, I decide to return the device using the Amazon return service.***UPDATE***It seems the problem with the mic is not caused by the PowerConf. I bought two phonespeakers of different brands and have the same problem, so the problem seems to be related with the drivers installed on the Windows 10 office laptop, that I cannot update, I was using.Anker customer service contacted me again and sent me a device, in order to try it again.I have used it with a Chromebook and my Android phone and it works very well, the people on the other side of the line hear me with no problem. It doubles up as speaker and the sound quality is good enough (much better than the speakers of the phone or the laptop).In addition, the size and shape makes it very convenient to take it everywhere.
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Currently I am working from home, so I bought this device as I have to attend many conference calls.
Using the bluetooth connection, the sound is fine, but the microphone disconnects in the middle of calls in many occasions, a big inconvenient if you are in a meeting (this happens both using Skype for Business and Cisco Webex).
Using the USB connections, for whatever reason, my office desktop (windows 10) cannot handle the speaker. It works fine using a Chromebook.
I contacted the Anker customer service, and they thought the device is faulty, but I did not feel confident with the process they suggested to exchange it, and the communication was slow: basically you receive a reply after 24 h, so when you have exchange 3 mails... is four days, with not a lot of progress. Finally, I decide to return the device using the Amazon return service.
***UPDATE***
It seems the problem with the mic is not caused by the PowerConf. I bought two phonespeakers of different brands and have the same problem, so the problem seems to be related with the drivers installed on the Windows 10 office laptop, that I cannot update, I was using.
Anker customer service contacted me again and sent me a device, in order to try it again.
I have used it with a Chromebook and my Android phone and it works very well, the people on the other side of the line hear me with no problem. It doubles up as speaker and the sound quality is good enough (much better than the speakers of the phone or the laptop).
In addition, the size and shape makes it very convenient to take it everywhere.
Using the bluetooth connection, the sound is fine, but the microphone disconnects in the middle of calls in many occasions, a big inconvenient if you are in a meeting (this happens both using Skype for Business and Cisco Webex).
Using the USB connections, for whatever reason, my office desktop (windows 10) cannot handle the speaker. It works fine using a Chromebook.
I contacted the Anker customer service, and they thought the device is faulty, but I did not feel confident with the process they suggested to exchange it, and the communication was slow: basically you receive a reply after 24 h, so when you have exchange 3 mails... is four days, with not a lot of progress. Finally, I decide to return the device using the Amazon return service.
***UPDATE***
It seems the problem with the mic is not caused by the PowerConf. I bought two phonespeakers of different brands and have the same problem, so the problem seems to be related with the drivers installed on the Windows 10 office laptop, that I cannot update, I was using.
Anker customer service contacted me again and sent me a device, in order to try it again.
I have used it with a Chromebook and my Android phone and it works very well, the people on the other side of the line hear me with no problem. It doubles up as speaker and the sound quality is good enough (much better than the speakers of the phone or the laptop).
In addition, the size and shape makes it very convenient to take it everywhere.
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