SL Pod
- Best for
- 1:1s, interviews, quick syncs
- Seats
- 2
- Vibe
- Corridor-friendly
- Why it wins
- Two seats in a slimmer profile—great when space is tight
Office Meeting Pods for Hybrid Teams
PrivacyPod meeting pods give teams a quiet, comfortable place to meet—right where work happens. Add 2-person 1:1 pods, 4-person huddle rooms, and 6-person collaboration pods without construction, permits, or downtime
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Arc SL Pod
Regular price $9,995.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $9,995.00 USD -
L Pod Plus
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XL ADA Pod
Regular price From $29,795.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price From $29,795.00 USD
Meeting pods fix 3 problems open offices create for teams
Conversation privacy + clarity: ISO 23351-1–tested speech reduction keeps meeting voices discreet outside the pod while staying clear inside.
Hybrid meeting quality: reduced echo so multiple speakers sound natural on Zoom/Teams—especially in glassy, open-plan offices.
Comfort past minute 15: quiet, high-throughput ventilation sized for 2–6 people keeps huddles from getting hot and rushed.
Hybrid Meeting Pods That Sound Clear on Zoom/Teams
Open offices create echo and voice smear that make hybrid calls exhausting. Zoom even flags reverberation as a key driver of bad audio and recommends keeping RT60 low (rule of thumb: ≤ ~0.5s).
PrivacyPod meeting pods are tuned like real rooms—controlled reflections, clean camera background, and a screen-forward layout so huddles, interviews, and client calls feel natural.
A Real Meeting Room—Without Construction
Meeting pods work best when they’re an engineered system: structure, acoustics, power, lighting, airflow, and furniture designed to work together. That’s how you get fast deployment and predictable performance—without permits, downtime, or build-out scope creep.
Multi-Layer Wall System Multi-Layer Acoustic Walls Built for Speech Privacy
The goal isn’t “soundproof marketing”—it’s speech privacy + clarity. Standards like ISO 23351-1 measure how much an office booth reduces sound level, which is a more credible comparison point than vague dB claims.
Multi-layer walls combine mass (less voice transfer) with interior absorption (less echo). Laminated glass helps damp vibration—important when glass is a large surface area in meeting pods.
Ventilation Sized for 2–6 People, Not “One Person for 5 Minutes”
Meeting pods fail when they get hot or stuffy. ASHRAE 62.1 lists outdoor-air rates for conference/meeting spaces at 5 cfm/person + 0.06 cfm/ft²—a solid benchmark for “real meeting” ventilation.
PrivacyPod pods move air through the enclosure to keep meetings comfortable while staying mic-friendly.
Door Seals Are Where Privacy Is Won or Lost
Most leakage happens at gaps—not through the wall. A properly sealed door and threshold reduce intelligible speech escaping into the office, which matters most for interviews, HR 1:1s, and client calls.
Quick Compare — Office Meeting Pods
| Model | Best for | Seats | Footprint vibe | Why it wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL Pod | 1:1s, interviews, quick syncs | 2 | Corridor-friendly | Two seats in a slimmer profile—great when space is tight |
| Arc SL Pod | 1:1s with a softer aesthetic | 2 | Hospitality look | Same “two-seat” intent with an elevated design language |
| L Pod | Team huddles + hybrid calls | 4 | True huddle room | Balanced comfort + collaboration for 15–60 minute sessions |
| L Pod Plus | Lounge-style meetings | 4 | Softer, welcoming | Built-in sofa vibe for creative teams + client-friendly feel |
| Arc L Pod | 4-person huddles in style-forward spaces | 4 | Premium aesthetic | Great for commons, universities, libraries, modern offices |
| L ADA Pod | Inclusive private meetings | 2–4 | Accessible | Barrier-friendly entry + reachable controls + turning space |
| XL Pod | Workshops + client pitches | 6 | “Room without build-out” | Big collaboration without construction timelines |
| XL ADA Pod | Inclusive small conference room | 4–6 | Accessible | Larger-format accessibility for mixed-ability teams |
Arc SL Pod
- Best for
- 1:1s with a softer aesthetic
- Seats
- 2
- Vibe
- Hospitality look
- Why it wins
- Same “two-seat” intent with an elevated design language
L Pod
- Best for
- Team huddles + hybrid calls
- Seats
- 4
- Vibe
- True huddle room
- Why it wins
- Balanced comfort + collaboration for 15–60 minute sessions
L Pod Plus
- Best for
- Lounge-style meetings
- Seats
- 4
- Vibe
- Softer, welcoming
- Why it wins
- Built-in sofa vibe for creative teams + client-friendly feel
Arc L Pod
- Best for
- 4-person huddles in style-forward spaces
- Seats
- 4
- Vibe
- Premium aesthetic
- Why it wins
- Great for commons, universities, libraries, modern offices
L ADA Pod
- Best for
- Inclusive private meetings
- Seats
- 2–4
- Vibe
- Accessible
- Why it wins
- Barrier-friendly entry + reachable controls + turning space
XL Pod
- Best for
- Workshops + client pitches
- Seats
- 6
- Vibe
- “Room without build-out”
- Why it wins
- Big collaboration without construction timelines
XL ADA Pod
- Best for
- Inclusive small conference room
- Seats
- 4–6
- Vibe
- Accessible
- Why it wins
- Larger-format accessibility for mixed-ability teams
Quick-Ship vs Standard Lead Times
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Quick-Ship: 1–2 weeks
Our S, S+, Arc S, M, SL, L, L+, and XL Pods are available through our Quick-Ship Program in a white exterior with ash felt interior, with any furniture configuration included.
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Standard: ~8–9 weeks
All other colorways and custom configurations deliver in about 8–9 weeks. Each pod ships securely crated and ready for installation.
Office Meeting Pod FAQs
Are meeting pods actually soundproof?
Most “soundproof meeting pods” are designed for speech privacy, not studio-grade silence. In real offices, the goal isn’t to make sound disappear—it’s to make speech unintelligible outside the pod, so nearby teams may hear a faint murmur but can’t understand the words.
The most credible way to compare meeting pods is independent lab testing using a recognized standard (like ISO 23351-1), not vague marketing claims. PrivacyPod meeting pods are engineered and tested for ~30 dB speech privacy with an echo-controlled interior (RT ≈ 0.25s) so conversations stay discreet outside while voices remain clear inside.
How many people fit in a meeting pod comfortably?
“Capacity” on product pages often means maximum, not comfortable. Comfort depends on seating style (bench vs chairs vs sofa), laptops, and meeting length.
A practical rule of thumb:
- 2-person pods (SL / Arc SL): best for two adults seated comfortably for 1:1s, interviews, and quick syncs.
-4-person pods (L / L Plus / Arc L): best for 3–4 seated comfortably with laptops for standups, project reviews, and hybrid huddles.
-6-person pods (XL): best for 5–6 seated comfortably for workshops, client pitches, and trainings.
- ADA models (L ADA / XL ADA): designed for inclusive use with turning space and easier entry—ideal when accessibility is required.
If your meetings are typically 30–60 minutes with screens/laptops, prioritize comfort + airflow + hybrid setup over “we can squeeze one more chair in.”
Do meeting pods work well for hybrid calls?
Yes—when they’re built for hybrid, not just “a box with a door.” Great hybrid performance comes from three things working together:
- Low echo: interior acoustics tuned to reduce reverb (so voices sound natural on mic, not “boomy”).
-Video-friendly lighting: even, flattering light that keeps faces readable on camera.
- Reliable power + data: built-in outlets/USB and optional Ethernet for stable video calls.
If you want to mount a display for Teams/Zoom or plug-and-present meetings, add the fabric back wall—it’s the easiest way to support a monitor mount and create a cleaner camera backdrop.
Where should we place meeting pods in an open office?
Place meeting pods where they’ll be used all day, not where they’re “out of the way.” The best locations usually share two traits: they’re convenient and they minimize disruption.
High-performing placements:
- Along open-office edges (creates a natural “meeting zone”)
- Near the teams with the most collaboration (product, sales, CS, ops)
- In underused areas: alcoves, widened corridors, dead corners
- Near People/HR for 1:1s that don’t justify booking a full room
Avoid placing pods right next to break areas, printers, or main walkways unless you’re intentionally building a dedicated collaboration zone.
What do meeting pods need for power and IT?
Meeting pods are plug-and-play—no construction scope creep. PrivacyPod meeting pods plug into a standard outlet and include integrated AC + USB/USB-C power for laptops, chargers, and accessories.
For IT:
- Wi-Fi works for most teams
- Add Ethernet when you want consistently stable video calls (especially on busy office networks)
- If you’re adding a screen, pair Ethernet + fabric back wall for the cleanest, most reliable hybrid setup (less cable mess, easier mounting)
Can we move meeting pods later?
Yes. PrivacyPod meeting pods are designed to be relocatable, so they can move during restacks, renovations, or office relocations—without rebuilding a room.
They use concealed casters for mobility and leveling/damping feet to lock the pod solidly in place once positioned—so they’re mobile when you need them and stable when you don’t.
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