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ProductgidsHow Many People Can Use an Office Pod at Once?
An office pod holds the number of people in its listed capacity: 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8, depending on the model. Choose by how many people will be inside at the same time, not by how many work on the floor.
Soundbox Store sells acoustic office pods from single-person phone booths to larger meeting rooms, and each product page names its person capacity. Start with the 2-person Quell meeting booth if your most common use is a one-to-one, and scale up from there.
- Soundbox Store pods are listed for 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 people, depending on the model.
- Size the pod for your usual group in the room, not your total headcount.
- Solo pods suit calls and focus work; 2-person pods suit one-to-ones; 4 to 8 person pods suit team meetings.
- Check the capacity on the product page before you order.
How many people can use an office pod at once?
The answer is set by the model you buy. Each pod is sold with a stated person capacity, and that number is the figure to plan around.
| Pod size | Listed capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Quell Office Pod Solo, Folio | 1 person | Private calls, video meetings, focus work |
| Quell 2-person booth | 2 people | One-to-ones, interviews, short calls with a colleague |
| Quell 4-person pod | 4 people | Small team huddles, project check-ins |
| Quell 6-person booth | 6 people | Larger team meetings, workshops |
| Quell Max Club House | 8 people | Bigger group sessions |
The Folio range also includes 2 to 4 person options, and the Quell Demi is listed at 2 to 4 people. Where a range appears, the product page tells you which configuration you are buying.
One person: solo pods and phone booths
A solo pod is built for one person taking a private call, joining a video meeting or concentrating on a task. The Quell Office Pod Solo is described on its product page as the original 1-person soundproof phone booth in the Quell range. The Folio is a one-person phone booth for the same jobs.
Verdict: buy a solo pod if the main problem is calls in an open-plan floor. Skip it if people regularly need to talk together inside.
Can two people squeeze into a 1-person pod? The listed capacity is one person. Read can two people share a 1-person office pod before you plan around it.
Two people: one-to-ones and interviews
The Quell 2-person booth is a freestanding acoustic enclosure for two people to hold private meetings. It fits one-to-ones, reviews and interviews, where the conversation itself is confidential.
Verdict: buy for one-to-one meetings. Hold if your regular meetings have three or more people, because a larger model will suit them better.
Four to eight people: team meetings
Move up a size when your normal meeting has three or more people. The 4-person pod suits a small team huddle, the 6-person booth suits a full team session, and the 8-person Club House suits bigger groups.
- 4 people: a project team or a small department check-in.
- 6 people: a team that meets together weekly.
- 8 people: a group session that outgrows the 6-person model.
Verdict: match the pod to your typical meeting, not your largest one. A pod that is too big for everyday use sits half-empty; one that is too small gets abandoned.
Why capacity varies between pods
- Model: capacity is fixed per product, from solo to 8-person.
- Intended use: phone booths are built for a person on a call; meeting booths are built for a group around a table.
- Furniture: the seating and table you add change how the space is used. Soundbox Store sells furniture matched to solo, 1 to 2 person, 4-person and 6-person pods.
- Configuration: ranges such as 2 to 4 people depend on the setup you order.
- Room use: a pod used for calls needs less capacity than one used for workshops.
The acoustic performance is the same reason people buy any of them: the pods are tested to ISO 23351-1:2020 with 30 to 35 dB noise reduction.
How do you choose the right pod size?
Count how many people use a space together on a typical day, then pick the model with that capacity. For a fuller method, see the guide on how to choose office pod size.
FAQ
How many people fit in an office pod?
It depends on the model: Soundbox Store lists pods for 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 people. The capacity is named on each product page.
How many people fit in a phone booth pod?
A phone booth pod is built for one person. The Quell Office Pod Solo and the Folio are both 1-person models.
Which pod suits a one-to-one meeting?
The Quell 2-person booth. It is designed for two people to hold private meetings.
Which pod suits a team meeting?
A 4-person or 6-person pod suits most team meetings. Pick the size that matches your usual group.
Is there a pod for more than six people?
Yes. The Quell Max Club House is listed as an 8-person soundproof meeting pod.
Should I size a pod for my whole team?
No. Size it for the group that meets in it at the same time, and add more pods if several groups need space at once.
One last thing
Most teams buy the pod that fits their biggest meeting and then use it for calls. If calls are your main use, a solo pod solves the problem at lower capacity, and you can add a larger pod for the few group sessions. Browse the full range on the Soundbox Store homepage.
