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TuoteopasBest Office Pod 2026: Quell Solo Wins for Privacy
Six office pod sizes cover the realistic buying decisions companies actually face: solo focus work, two-person confidential calls, four-person huddles, six-person meetings, reception phone calls, and offices that rearrange their floor plan often. Best overall: Quell Office Pod Solo. Best for two-person confidential calls: Office Phone Booth Quell (2-Person). Best for small team huddles: Quell 4-Person Office Pod. Best for reconfiguring offices: Quell Flex.
- Quell Office Pod Solo is the best office pod for one person taking calls or joining video meetings in an open-plan floor.
- Office Phone Booth Quell (2-Person) fits two people for confidential conversations without booking a meeting room.
- Soundbox Store's pod range runs from 1-person phone booths to 8-person meeting booths, all tested to ISO 23351-1:2020.
- Match pod capacity to your actual team size — an oversized pod wastes floor space, an undersized one gets booked out constantly.
Why this matters
An open-plan office solves headcount but not privacy, and the fix isn't always a construction project. An office pod drops into an existing floor plan and gives staff a private, acoustically treated space for calls, video meetings, or focused work without touching a wall.
The mistake most buyers make is picking capacity based on what looks good in a render rather than what the team actually needs day to day. A 6-person meeting booth that sits empty because most calls only involve two people is a worse outcome than a smaller pod that gets used constantly.
What makes the best office pod
- Noise reduction rating — measured in decibels, tested against a recognised standard rather than a marketing claim
- Person capacity matched to real use — solo, two-person, four-person, six-person or larger
- Footprint versus available floor space — a pod that's too large for the room defeats the point
- Ventilation and lighting for video calls — a booth that's soundproof but stuffy or dark gets avoided
- Ease of relocation — freestanding pods that don't need construction can move when the office layout changes
- Furniture and accessory fit — desk, stool and lighting options that suit how the pod gets used
Office pods at a glance
| Office pod | Best for | Standout feature | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quell Office Pod Solo | Individual focus work and private calls | Compact single-person footprint that fits inside an open-plan floor | No room for a second person or guest |
| Office Phone Booth Quell (2-Person) | Confidential two-person conversations | Freestanding acoustic enclosure built for two, no construction needed | Still only fits two — not a meeting room substitute |
| Quell 4-Person Office Pod | Small team meetings and huddles | Meeting-booth footprint sized for a working group of four | Needs more floor space than a solo pod |
| Meeting Booth Quell (6-Person) | Bigger cross-team meetings | Meeting-booth capacity for six without booking a conference room | Takes up meaningfully more floor area |
| Office Phone Booth Folio | Reception areas and open-plan phone calls | Single-person soundproof booth built for calls and quick video meetings | Same one-person limit as the Quell Solo |
| Quell Flex | Offices that reconfigure or relocate often | Built to be moved and reset as floor plans change | Not the pick for a fixed, permanent installation |
1. Quell Office Pod Solo: best office pod for individual focus work
The Quell Office Pod Solo is a 1-person soundproof phone booth built for private calls, video meetings, and heads-down work in an open-plan office. It's the entry point into Soundbox Store's Quell range and the pod most companies start with when they need private space without losing floor plan flexibility.
Quell Office Pod Solo pros:
- Small footprint fits into corners and underused floor space
- Freestanding — no building work required to install
- Works for calls, video meetings, and solo focus sessions
Quell Office Pod Solo cons:
- Fits one person only, no room for a guest
- Not suited to any meeting involving more than one attendee
- Furniture is limited to what fits a single-desk footprint
Best for: individuals who need private call space in a shared office. Verdict: Buy.
2. Office Phone Booth Quell (2-Person): best office pod for confidential two-person calls
This is a freestanding, soundproof acoustic enclosure sized for two people holding a private meeting, interview, or confidential conversation. It sits between the solo pod and the 4-person booth — big enough for a real conversation, small enough to fit where a meeting room can't.
Office Phone Booth Quell (2-Person) pros:
- Enough room for two people to sit and talk comfortably
- Suits HR conversations, one-on-ones, and short interviews
- Freestanding installation, same as the solo pod
Office Phone Booth Quell (2-Person) cons:
- Not designed for larger group discussions
- Larger footprint than the solo pod, so it needs more floor space
Best for: two-person confidential conversations. Verdict: Buy.
3. Quell 4-Person Office Pod: best office pod for small team huddles
The Quell 4-Person Office Pod is built for a working group of four — the size of most daily standups, sprint reviews, or client check-ins. It replaces booking a meeting room for the kind of short, frequent meetings that clog up shared calendars.
Quell 4-Person Office Pod pros:
- Fits a full small-team meeting without booking a conference room
- Works well for recurring standups and huddles
- Freestanding, so it can go where floor space allows
Quell 4-Person Office Pod cons:
- Larger footprint than the solo or 2-person pods
- Overkill for one-on-one conversations
Best for: small teams running frequent short meetings. Verdict: Buy.
4. Meeting Booth Quell (6-Person): best office pod for larger meetings
The 6-person Meeting Booth Quell steps up capacity again for cross-team discussions, client presentations, or workshops that outgrow a 4-person pod. It's the largest option most offices need before considering a dedicated meeting room build-out.
Meeting Booth Quell (6-Person) pros:
- Handles bigger meetings without a conference room booking
- Suits client-facing meetings and cross-team workshops
Meeting Booth Quell (6-Person) cons:
- Meaningfully larger footprint than the 4-person option
- Not the right pick if most meetings involve two or three people
Best for: teams that regularly need six-person meeting space. Verdict: Buy if meeting size justifies the footprint.
5. Office Phone Booth Folio: best office pod for reception and open-plan phone calls
The Office Phone Booth Folio is a single-person soundproof booth designed for calls and quick video meetings, including a stand-up variant for offices that prefer that format. It's a natural fit for reception areas, hot-desk floors, and anywhere staff need a quick private call without walking to a meeting room.
Office Phone Booth Folio pros:
- Suits reception areas and high-traffic open-plan zones
- Stand-up configuration available for quick calls
- Compact enough for tight floor plans
Office Phone Booth Folio cons:
- Same one-person limit as the Quell Solo
- Not built for seated, longer work sessions in the stand-up configuration
Best for: reception areas and quick phone calls. Verdict: Buy.
6. Quell Flex: best office pod for offices that reconfigure often
The Quell Flex is a 1-person soundproof pod built specifically for offices that change their floor plan regularly — growing teams, shared workspace operators, or companies mid-refurbishment. It uses the same soundproofing approach as the rest of the Quell range but is designed around ease of moving and resetting.
Quell Flex pros:
- Built for offices expecting to move or reconfigure
- Same one-person soundproofing as the Quell Solo
Quell Flex cons:
- No advantage over the standard Solo pod for a fixed, permanent installation
- Still limited to one person
Best for: offices planning layout changes. Verdict: Buy if you expect to move the pod.
How we ranked these office pods
Ranking started with capacity — matching each pod to a distinct, realistic use case rather than letting products compete for the same slot. From there, each pick was checked against footprint versus floor space, ease of relocation, and whether the pod solved a problem a meeting room booking couldn't. For more on matching capacity to your floor plan, see how to choose office pod size.
Which office pod should you choose?
For most companies adding private space to an open-plan office, the Quell Office Pod Solo is the safest default — it solves the most common problem, which is a single person needing a private call or focus session. If your bottleneck is small-team meetings clogging the calendar, the Quell 4-Person Office Pod is the better call. Offices expecting to move desks around within the next year should look at the Quell Flex instead of a fixed pod.
FAQ
What's the best office pod for a single person in an open-plan office?
The Quell Office Pod Solo is built specifically for one person taking calls, joining video meetings, or doing focused work in a shared floor plan. It's freestanding, so it doesn't require construction work to install.
How much noise does an office pod block?
Soundbox Store's pod range is tested to ISO 23351-1:2020 with noise reduction between 30 and 35 dB. That range applies across the solo, 2-person, and larger pod sizes.
Is a 4-person office pod better than a 6-person meeting booth?
It depends on typical meeting size, not on which pod is generally superior. The 4-person pod suits daily standups and small huddles, while the 6-person booth fits cross-team meetings and client presentations.
Can an office pod be moved once it's installed?
Pods like the Quell Flex are built for offices that reconfigure regularly, but relocation ease varies across the range. Freestanding pods generally move more easily than any construction-based alternative.
What's the difference between a phone booth and a meeting pod?
A phone booth, like the Office Phone Booth Folio, is built for one person taking calls or joining a video meeting. A meeting pod, like the 4-person or 6-person Quell booths, is sized for multiple people holding an actual meeting.
How many people fit in the largest Soundbox Store pod?
The range extends up to an 8-person meeting pod, with 1, 2, 4, and 6-person options in between. Capacity should match your typical meeting size rather than the largest available option.
Do office pods need construction work to install?
No — the pods in this range are freestanding, which is the main reason they get chosen over a built meeting room. That also makes them easier to relocate if the office layout changes.
What furniture comes with an office pod?
Furniture varies by pod size, with dedicated furniture options available for solo, 2-person, 4-person, and 6-person pods. Check the specific product page for what's included with each size.
One last thing
The decision that trips up most buyers isn't pod size — it's assuming one pod covers every use case. A company that installs a single 6-person meeting booth and expects it to also handle quick private calls usually ends up with a pod that's booked solid for two-minute conversations that a Quell Office Pod Solo or Office Phone Booth Folio would have handled instead. Mixing pod sizes across a floor plan, rather than betting on one, is what actually reduces meeting room bottlenecks.
