Phone Booths & Acoustic Pods

Category note: For coworking, four things decide a pod buy: (1) acoustics - only compare ISO 23351-1 speech-level-reduction figures from an external lab (in-house numbers are unreliable, and Rw / ISO 717 ratings are a different measure); Class A (~30 dB) for confidential calls, Class B (~25 dB) is lighter, cheaper and easier to relocate - fine for most spaces; (2) ventilation - must be active and ideally CO2 / sensor-controlled, since sealed pods get stuffy fast (Vetrospace leads on air quality, with HEPA filtration and disinfection lighting); (3) relocatability - coworking floorplans change, so casters / flat-pack beat fixed builds; (4) smart / bookable - if you want members to reserve pods or want utilization data, Framery Connect leads, or feed pod occupancy into your sensor / booking stack (CAT-02 / CAT-14); most pods are otherwise passive furniture. Rule of thumb (Framery): ~1 phone booth + 1 meeting pod per 6-12-person neighborhood.

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Vendors

Vendor	Origin	Markets Served	Segment	Notes
Framery	Finland	Global (95+ countries)	Mid-Enterprise	Market leader; independently top-rated acoustics (Class A, 30.3 dB speech level reduction in the Turku University ISO 23351-1 study). Smart pods with adaptive ventilation, video-optimized lighting, mmWave presence detection, availability lights and 4G over-the-air updates. Range from 1-person One booth to 8-person rooms.
Room	United States	Global	SMB-Mid	Value alternative to premium pods; ~30 dB reduction via layered MDF + recycled PET felt + natural wool. Ships flat-packed and assembles in about an hour by two people; designed to be moved between locations. LED + ultra-quiet smart-sensor fans.
Hushoffice (Mikomax)	Poland	Global	Mid	Class B by design (lighter, mobile, ~25 dB - the brand argues a 'healthy' amount of ambient sound aids focus). Strong accessibility range (hushAccess wheelchair-accessible models). Easy to relocate for agile layouts.
Silen (Wallenium)	Estonia	Global	Mid	Design-led modular Silen Space pods. Class A, 30.1 dB speech level reduction (ISO 23351-1) plus up to 40 dB exterior-noise reduction (two-way isolation). Modular add-on modules; casters for relocation.
Nook	United Kingdom	Global	SMB-Mid	Semi-enclosed focus 'nooks' rather than sealed Class A booths - designed as neurodiversity / SEN-friendly sensory-regulation spaces (popular in schools as well as offices). Lower acoustic isolation but a distinct calm / focus use-case.
Zenbooth	United States	Primarily US	SMB	US-made, made-to-order booths with natural / handcrafted materials and an electric height-adjustable desk option; eco-oriented. Expect made-to-order lead times.
Nowy Styl	Poland	Europe	Mid-Enterprise	Large European furniture manufacturer offering acoustic pods and rooms within broader furniture / fit-out systems; suits enterprise fit-outs where pods are part of a wider furniture package.
Loop Phone Booths	Unknown	Global	SMB	Soundproof phone and focus booths for open-plan offices; straightforward single-user and small-pod range.
INTO (the Nordic Silence)	Finland	Europe	Mid	Full POD range (Phone / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Max / Roll, 1-12 people) with Class A acoustics (ISO 23351-1); automated socket / ventilation / lighting via motion sensor; pods on castors; used in LEED / BREEAM / WELL-certified projects.
Poppin	United States	Primarily US	SMB-Mid	PoppinPod privacy pods (1-, 2- and 4-person) meeting ISO 23351-1; motion-activated fans (full air exchange ~every 36 s), a smart control unit for auto light / vent, integrated desk and power. In-stock and plug-and-play (no construction).
Meavo	United Kingdom	Europe	SMB	Lightweight, affordable Class B phone booths and meeting pods (ISO 23351-1, ~25-30 dB); light materials for simple install and easy relocation.
Vetrospace	Finland (Littoinen)	Global (EU-centric)	Mid-Enterprise	Glass-walled modular pods (XS-XXL, 1-10 people) whose differentiator is indoor air quality: smart CO2-controlled ventilation, two-stage filtration (G4 + HEPA H13 on the 'Clean' spec) to ISO 7 cleanroom levels, positive air pressure, and visible-light-disinfection (VLD) antimicrobial lighting ('CME' Controlled Micro Environment). Class A acoustics; wheelchair accessible; rated for 24/7 use; reinstallable. The pick when air quality / hygiene is a priority.

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Vendor Detail

Framery

• Origin: Finland
• Markets served: Global (95+ countries)
• Segment: Mid-Enterprise
• Notes: Market leader; independently top-rated acoustics (Class A, 30.3 dB speech level reduction in the Turku University ISO 23351-1 study). Smart pods with adaptive ventilation, video-optimized lighting, mmWave presence detection, availability lights and 4G over-the-air updates. Range from 1-person One booth to 8-person rooms.
• Website: framery.com
• Pricing model: Premium; quote-based (net starting prices published per model).
• Key integrations: Framery Connect - anonymous people-counting / occupancy data + workplace-platform integration; availability lights.
• Compliance / certs: Class A (ISO 23351-1, 30.3 dB); GREENGUARD Gold; 100% recyclable.
• Research status: Researched

Room

• Origin: United States
• Markets served: Global
• Segment: SMB-Mid
• Notes: Value alternative to premium pods; ~30 dB reduction via layered MDF + recycled PET felt + natural wool. Ships flat-packed and assembles in about an hour by two people; designed to be moved between locations. LED + ultra-quiet smart-sensor fans.
• Website: room.com
• Pricing model: Value-mid; published per-unit pricing; quote for volume.
• Key integrations: Motion-sensor fans / LED only (otherwise passive).
• Compliance / certs: ~30 dB (ISO 23351-1 class unconfirmed); recycled materials.
• Research status: Researched

Hushoffice (Mikomax)

• Origin: Poland
• Markets served: Global
• Segment: Mid
• Notes: Class B by design (lighter, mobile, ~25 dB - the brand argues a 'healthy' amount of ambient sound aids focus). Strong accessibility range (hushAccess wheelchair-accessible models). Easy to relocate for agile layouts.
• Website: hushoffice.com
• Pricing model: Value-mid; quote-based.
• Key integrations: Passive furniture.
• Compliance / certs: Class B (ISO 23351-1); accessibility (ADA-style) options.
• Research status: Researched

Silen (Wallenium)

• Origin: Estonia
• Markets served: Global
• Segment: Mid
• Notes: Design-led modular Silen Space pods. Class A, 30.1 dB speech level reduction (ISO 23351-1) plus up to 40 dB exterior-noise reduction (two-way isolation). Modular add-on modules; casters for relocation.
• Website: silen.com
• Pricing model: Mid-premium; quote-based.
• Key integrations: Motion sensor (light / vent); passive re: booking.
• Compliance / certs: Class A (ISO 23351-1, 30.1 dB).
• Research status: Researched

Nook

• Origin: United Kingdom
• Markets served: Global
• Segment: SMB-Mid
• Notes: Semi-enclosed focus 'nooks' rather than sealed Class A booths - designed as neurodiversity / SEN-friendly sensory-regulation spaces (popular in schools as well as offices). Lower acoustic isolation but a distinct calm / focus use-case.
• Website: nookpod.com
• Pricing model: SMB-mid; quote-based.
• Key integrations: Passive.
• Compliance / certs: Lower acoustic isolation (semi-open); not a sealed ISO 23351-1 Class A booth.
• Research status: Researched

Zenbooth

• Origin: United States
• Markets served: Primarily US
• Segment: SMB
• Notes: US-made, made-to-order booths with natural / handcrafted materials and an electric height-adjustable desk option; eco-oriented. Expect made-to-order lead times.
• Website: zenbooth.com
• Pricing model: SMB; per-unit; made-to-order.
• Key integrations: Passive.
• Compliance / certs: ~30 dB (ISO 23351-1 class unconfirmed); US-made materials.
• Research status: Researched

Nowy Styl

• Origin: Poland
• Markets served: Europe
• Segment: Mid-Enterprise
• Notes: Large European furniture manufacturer offering acoustic pods and rooms within broader furniture / fit-out systems; suits enterprise fit-outs where pods are part of a wider furniture package.
• Website: nowystyl.com
• Pricing model: Enterprise; project / quote-based.
• Key integrations: Passive (furniture systems).
• Compliance / certs: Class A/B range (ISO 23351-1; verify per model).
• Research status: Researched

Loop Phone Booths

• Origin: Unknown
• Markets served: Global
• Segment: SMB
• Notes: Soundproof phone and focus booths for open-plan offices; straightforward single-user and small-pod range.
• Website: loopphonebooths.com
• Pricing model: SMB; quote-based.
• Key integrations: Passive.
• Compliance / certs: ISO 23351-1 booths (class unconfirmed).
• Research status: Researched

INTO (the Nordic Silence)

• Origin: Finland
• Markets served: Europe
• Segment: Mid
• Notes: Full POD range (Phone / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Max / Roll, 1-12 people) with Class A acoustics (ISO 23351-1); automated socket / ventilation / lighting via motion sensor; pods on castors; used in LEED / BREEAM / WELL-certified projects.
• Website: intoconcept.com
• Pricing model: Mid; quote-based (e.g., ~EUR 6,420 for a phone booth).
• Key integrations: Motion sensor (socket / vent / light); passive re: booking.
• Compliance / certs: Class A (ISO 23351-1).
• Research status: Researched

Poppin

• Origin: United States
• Markets served: Primarily US
• Segment: SMB-Mid
• Notes: PoppinPod privacy pods (1-, 2- and 4-person) meeting ISO 23351-1; motion-activated fans (full air exchange ~every 36 s), a smart control unit for auto light / vent, integrated desk and power. In-stock and plug-and-play (no construction).
• Website: poppin.com
• Pricing model: SMB-mid; published per-unit; in-stock models.
• Key integrations: Smart control unit (auto light / vent); passive re: booking.
• Compliance / certs: Meets ISO 23351-1 (class per model).
• Research status: Researched

Meavo

• Origin: United Kingdom
• Markets served: Europe
• Segment: SMB
• Notes: Lightweight, affordable Class B phone booths and meeting pods (ISO 23351-1, ~25-30 dB); light materials for simple install and easy relocation.
• Website: meavo.com
• Pricing model: Value; quote-based.
• Key integrations: Passive.
• Compliance / certs: Class B (ISO 23351-1).
• Research status: Researched

Vetrospace

• Origin: Finland (Littoinen)
• Markets served: Global (EU-centric)
• Segment: Mid-Enterprise
• Notes: Glass-walled modular pods (XS-XXL, 1-10 people) whose differentiator is indoor air quality: smart CO2-controlled ventilation, two-stage filtration (G4 + HEPA H13 on the 'Clean' spec) to ISO 7 cleanroom levels, positive air pressure, and visible-light-disinfection (VLD) antimicrobial lighting ('CME' Controlled Micro Environment). Class A acoustics; wheelchair accessible; rated for 24/7 use; reinstallable. The pick when air quality / hygiene is a priority.
• Website: vetrospace.com
• Pricing model: Premium; quote-based; highly customizable.
• Key integrations: Smart CO2 sensor + motion-controlled ventilation / lighting; passive re: booking.
• Compliance / certs: Class A (ISO 23351-1, 30+ dB SLR); Rw 42-46 dB (ISO 717); ISO 7 IAQ; fire UL 723 / ASTM E648; electrical IEC 60335-1 / UL 962.
• Research status: Researched