A speakerphone frees your ears during long meeting days. Modern models have multiple microphones, full-duplex audio and echo cancellation for natural two-way conversation, and they work well when colleagues join a call from your desk, though they pick up more background noise than a boom mic. Prices were checked on Amazon UK in September 2026.
1. Jabra Speak2 55: best overall
£104.99, rated 4.4 stars from 644 ratings. A four-microphone array, full-duplex audio, voice levelling, a clear status ring and a battery for a full day. The best all-round mix of pickup, sound and features. See our Jabra Speak2 55 review.
2. Anker PowerConf S330: best value
£49.99, rated 4.3 stars from nearly 1,900 ratings. A USB conference speaker with strong voice pickup at a low price. A Bluetooth Anker PowerConf with six microphones is £75.99 (4.4 stars from more than 5,400 ratings).
3. Anker PowerConf six-microphone Bluetooth speakerphone: best value with wireless
£75.99, rated 4.4 stars from 5,456 ratings (limited stock). Adds Bluetooth and a six-mic array to the S330’s basics.
4. Poly Sync 20: best portable
£109.32 for the USB-C model, rated 4.4 stars from 50 ratings. A slim personal speakerphone that works between locations.
Comparison
Model | Best for | Connection | Price (Amazon UK, Sept 2026) |
Jabra Speak2 55 | All-round best | USB + Bluetooth | £104.99 |
Anker PowerConf S330 | Value | USB | £49.99 |
Anker PowerConf (6 mics) | Value with wireless | Bluetooth | £75.99 |
Poly Sync 20 | Portability | USB-C | £109.32 |
Key features to prioritise
- Microphone array: a wider pickup radius suits multi-person calls.
- Full-duplex audio and echo cancellation for natural conversation.
- Connectivity: USB for reliability and Bluetooth for flexibility.
- Clear controls and status lights.
Speakerphone vs headset
Choose a speakerphone for comfort and desk sharing in a quiet room. Choose a headset when sound isolation matters in a noisy room or a shared space.
FAQ
Can a speakerphone handle multi-person calls?
Yes. Arrays such as the Jabra Speak2 55 and 75 handle several voices clearly.
Is echo a problem?
Modern speakerphones cancel echo through acoustic cancellation and full-duplex audio.
Final verdict
The Jabra Speak2 55 is the best all-round choice: clear, feature-complete and easy to live with. Budget-conscious buyers should consider the Anker PowerConf S330, while the Poly Sync 20 suits hybrid workers moving between locations.
