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I've used bluetooth and USB teleconference devices for years and I was really excited to get this in for review. I compared it to the Jabra Speak 510 in a series of different call scenarios. **update based on newest firmware, available via the Soundcore app** The GOOD: -The build quality is excellent. It is easy to pair and doesn't try to hijack your bluetooth like the Jabra does. -The speaker sound is excellent and has more dynamic range than the Jabra speaker. -The packaging is top-notch. -The Battery Life is sufficient for most people. -Speaker operation is really intuitive and easy to use. Different microphones surrounding the unit light up according to where it hears sound so you can see which voice it's tracking. The BAD: -The volume step control does not have enough finite level control. It seems to go up by around 8-10% volume per click so it is either 0% volume or 10%, which can be too much, but you can not give it further fine-tune audio level adjustment. It shares the volume gain structure with your device and does not give more precise volume level control when listening to Apple Music/Spotify or Zoom calls. We often times use the speakerphone in the office for ambient music when not in a call and we can't get it quiet enough for low-volume office background music. The lowest volume setting is too loud. -The microphones are less sensitive and are quieter than the mics on the Jabra, although still adequate for daily use in small-to-medium sized rooms. You need to stay about an arm's length away from it or closer for the best results. After a lot of testing, including the new firmware, I am happy to say that Anker entered the teleconferencing market with some work to do but after a few firmware updates, have produced a solid product that I have shared with several other audiovisual professionals who are also very impressed with it's performance.