If your calls or virtual meetings run through your laptop speaker and mic, you already know the problem: tinny audio, and callers straining to hear you over room noise. The Jabra Speak line solves that with one portable speakerphone that works over USB or Bluetooth with almost any device. Here's what the classic Speak 510 offers, and when the newer Speak2 series is worth the step up.
Key takeaways
- The Jabra Speak 510 connects via USB cable, Bluetooth, or the included USB Bluetooth dongle for Class 1 wireless range up to 300 feet.
- Works with all major UC platforms, not just legacy desk-phone systems — Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and more.
- Compact and portable, with a travel case included, for meetings on the road as well as at a desk.
- The Jabra Speak2 55 is the modern successor, adding more microphones, Voice Level Normalization, and full-duplex audio.
What the Jabra Speak 510 offers
The Speak 510 is Jabra's all-purpose USB and Bluetooth speakerphone, designed to connect to virtually any device and any major UC platform without extra setup. It comes bundled with a USB Bluetooth dongle — a nice inclusion, since that dongle also sells separately at a meaningful price on its own.
It's slim and compact enough to travel with (a case is included), and connects three ways: directly via Bluetooth to a phone or tablet, via USB cable to a laptop or PC, or via the included wireless USB dongle for Class 1 Bluetooth range up to 300 feet — well beyond what a phone's built-in Bluetooth offers on its own.
Jabra Speak 510 vs Speak2 55: which one?
Jabra's current Speak2 series is the modern generation, with the Speak2 55 specifically replacing the Speak 510 tier. Both remain available, so the choice comes down to how much you want to spend and what you need.
| Speak 510 | Speak2 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Omnidirectional | 4 noise-cancelling mics |
| Audio | Full duplex, HD voice | Full duplex with Voice Level Normalization |
| Battery | Up to 15 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Connectivity | USB, Bluetooth, USB dongle | USB-C (with USB-A adapter), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Certification | UC or Microsoft Teams variants | Microsoft Teams certified |
| Durability | Standard | Water and dust resistant |
The Speak2 55's Voice Level Normalization automatically balances everyone's voice to the same level, so a quiet speaker and a loud one both come through clearly — a genuinely useful feature for group calls with multiple people around the device. If you want the latest microphone technology and water/dust resistance, the Speak2 55 is worth the upgrade; if you're looking for a proven, slightly more affordable option with strong battery life, the classic Speak 510 remains a solid choice.
Platform and device compatibility
Both the Speak 510 and Speak2 series work with all leading UC platforms — Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, and others — connecting the same way regardless of which software you use. Pair it via Bluetooth with a phone or tablet, plug in via USB to a laptop, or use the included dongle for a stronger Bluetooth connection to a computer.
Is the Jabra Speak 510 still available?
Yes, the Jabra Speak 510 remains available in UC and Microsoft Teams-certified variants, alongside the newer Speak2 series. The Speak2 55 is positioned as its modern successor, but both are currently sold.
What is the difference between the Jabra Speak 510 and Speak2 55?
The Speak2 55 adds 4 noise-cancelling microphones, Voice Level Normalization (which balances everyone's voice to the same level), and water/dust resistance. The Speak 510 offers longer battery life (up to 15 hours vs 12) and a lower price. Both support full-duplex audio and connect via USB or Bluetooth.
Does the Jabra Speak 510 work with Zoom and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. The Jabra Speak 510 works with all major UC platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet, and is available in a Microsoft Teams-certified variant specifically. It connects via USB, Bluetooth, or the included Bluetooth dongle.
What is the range of the Jabra Speak 510's Bluetooth connection?
Using the included USB Bluetooth dongle, the Speak 510 offers Class 1 Bluetooth range of up to 300 feet — well beyond a typical phone's built-in Bluetooth range. Direct Bluetooth pairing to a phone or tablet has a shorter range, typical of Class 2 Bluetooth devices.
Whether you choose the proven Speak 510 or step up to the Speak2 55's newer microphone technology, either solves the same core problem: laptop speakers and mics simply aren't built for meetings. Browse the current range on the speakerphones collection, or call our team at 877-999-3838 for help choosing.