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ProductgidsLoop Phone Booths alternatives for modern offices
The best Loop phone booth alternative for a modern office is Soundbox Store if you want one supplier covering single-person phone booths through 6-person meeting rooms, all rated for 30–35 dB of noise reduction. This page makes no claims about Loop's own specifications. It shows how to choose between Soundbox Store options by capacity and use.
- Soundbox Store phone booths and pods run from one person to six, so one supplier covers every room size.
- Soundbox Store pods are tested to ISO 23351-1:2020 with 30–35 dB noise reduction.
- Pick the Folio for solo calls and the Quell 2-person booth for two-person conversations.
- Choose capacity by what the booth is used for, not by headcount in the office.
Why this matters
A phone booth is a bought-once fixture. Picking the wrong capacity means a booth that sits empty or a queue outside it. Most open-plan offices need two kinds of space: a place for one person to take a call, and a place for two or more to talk without being overheard.
Soundbox Store sells acoustic office pods, meeting booths and phone booths for exactly that split. Each is tested to ISO 23351-1:2020, with a stated noise reduction of 30–35 dB. If you are weighing a different brand first, use the comparison below as a checklist for any supplier: capacity, use case, and how the pod handles a call.
Soundbox Store options at a glance
| Option | Best for | Capacity | Stand-out feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio phone booth | Private calls and Zoom meetings | 1 person | Available in a stand-up version |
| Quell Solo pod | Focused solo work | 1 person | Matching furniture range for solo pods |
| Quell 2-person booth | Private two-person meetings | 2 people | Freestanding acoustic enclosure |
| Quell 4-person pod | Small team meetings | 4 people | Private meeting space inside an open office |
| Quell 6-person pod | Larger team sessions | 6 people | Room-sized meeting booth |
1. Folio: best for one-person calls
The Folio is a soundproof phone booth for one person taking private calls, joining Zoom meetings or focusing. It is the direct answer if your problem is call noise in an open-plan floor.
Where the Folio shines
- Built for a single user, so the footprint stays small.
- A stand-up version exists for short calls.
- Same 30–35 dB noise reduction rating as the rest of the range.
Where the Folio falls short
- One person only. If colleagues often need to talk together, it will not do the job.
- Not a place for team meetings.
Best for: sales calls, video calls and focus time in open offices.
2. Quell 2-person booth: best for private conversations
The Quell 2-person booth is a soundproof, freestanding acoustic enclosure for two people. It suits one-to-one meetings, interviews and review conversations that should not be overheard.
Where it shines
- Two people can sit and talk without raising their voices.
- Freestanding, so it sits inside the existing floor plan.
Where it falls short
- Too tight for three or more people.
- A 1-person need will not use the second seat.
Best for: one-to-ones, HR conversations and short client calls.
3. Quell 4-person and 6-person pods: best for team meetings
The Quell 4-person pod gives a small team a private meeting space without booking a conference room. The 6-person pod does the same for larger groups. Both keep the same acoustic rating as the smaller booths.
Where they shine
- Meetings happen in the open office instead of a booked room.
- Matching furniture ranges exist for the 4-person and 6-person pods.
Where they fall short
- They take more floor than a phone booth.
- Overkill if most of your calls are solo.
Best for: project stand-ups, hybrid meetings and small-team workshops.
How to choose between them
- Count the calls, not the staff. If the main complaint is one person on the phone, start with a one-person booth.
- Match capacity to the real use. A 2-person booth fits one-to-one conversations. A 4-person pod fits a team.
- Check the acoustic rating. Soundbox Store pods are tested to ISO 23351-1:2020 with 30–35 dB noise reduction. Ask any supplier for the same test standard.
- Plan the furniture. Soundbox Store sells furniture sets matched to the solo, 1–2 person, 4-person and 6-person pods.
When another supplier is the right call
If you already have a booth you are happy with and need one more of the same model, matching it keeps the floor consistent. If a different brand fits a specific colour, size or lead-time requirement that you have checked directly, buy that. Soundbox Store is the better fit when you need several capacities from one supplier.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Loop phone booths?
Soundbox Store is the best fit if you want phone booths and pods from one to six people from a single supplier. Choose by the capacity you actually need.
How much noise do Soundbox Store pods block?
Soundbox Store pods are tested to ISO 23351-1:2020 with 30–35 dB noise reduction. That cuts speech to a murmur for people outside the booth.
Which Soundbox Store booth suits one person?
The Folio is built for one person taking private calls or joining Zoom meetings. A stand-up version is also available.
Is a 2-person booth better than a 1-person booth?
Only if two people need to talk in private. For solo calls, a one-person booth takes up less floor.
Can a pod replace a meeting room?
For small groups, yes. The 4-person and 6-person pods give teams a private space inside the open office.
Does Soundbox Store sell furniture for its pods?
Yes. There are furniture sets for solo pods, 1–2 person pods, 4-person pods and 6-person pods.
One last thing
Buy for the busiest use, not the average one. One booth per team of calls-heavy staff beats a single large pod nobody can book. Start with one-person booths, then add a larger pod once you see how teams actually use the first.
