Silentbox vs Meavo: the facts side by side.
Meavo is a London-based booth brand with EU production and an eco focus. Silentbox is a European manufacturer with its own production and certified insulation of up to 35 dB. Below are the facts side by side: acoustics, warranty, lead times, service.
- Certified insulation up to 35 dB — ISO 11957
- Warranty up to 10 years
- Installed in a few hours, no renovation
Phone booths for the open plan: Meavo or Silentbox
Meavo has designed booths in London since 2018 and has them built in the EU: the Classic line (Soho, Camden and more) and the Haven line for 1–4 people, Class B to ISO 23351-1, TÜV SÜD certification and ISO 9001, and acoustic felt made from recycled PET bottles (800+ per phone booth; all maker’s data). Orders are placed directly with Meavo.
Silentbox builds pods in its own factory, with an EU warehouse hub in Wrocław: certified insulation of up to 35 dB (ISO 11957; also tested to ISO 23351-1), a warranty of up to 10 years and installation in a few hours. More than 500 installations in 28 countries — including the UN, PwC, Bolt, Uklon, Megogo and Genesis. Instead of retelling anyone else’s specs, we put the facts side by side — compare line by line.
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Who Meavo suits — and who chooses Silentbox
Both brands are real makers tested to ISO 23351-1. The difference lies in the acoustics, the warranty and how deeply the pod can be tailored to your office.
Meavo is your pick if:
- the eco angle matters: acoustic felt made from recycled bottles
- a catalogue model in a standard size is enough — Meavo offers a wide choice of colours and finishes
- you want to see the booth in a UK showroom (London and four other cities, by appointment, per meavo.com)
Silentbox is your pick if:
- you want the Premium level of up to 35 dB (ISO 11957; also tested to ISO 23351-1)
- you want a longer warranty: 10 years on the Premium frame vs 5 years on Meavo’s Haven line and 2 on its Classic line (maker’s data)
- fast installation (a few hours, no renovation) and service by the manufacturer matter to you
- the pod has to match your brand: 20+ RAL colours, prints, veneer
Silentbox vs Meavo: 8 criteria side by side
Silentbox data is our own; Meavo data comes from the maker’s public sources.
| Criterion | Silentbox | Meavo |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustics & proof | Premium up to 35 dB to ISO 11957 (also tested to ISO 23351-1), Lite 25 dB, Custom up to 45 dB | Class B to ISO 23351-1; no dB figure published (maker’s data) |
| Production & sales | Own factory production and manufacturer pricing; EU warehouse hub in Wrocław, Poland | Designed in London, built in the EU; orders directly with Meavo (website, e-mail, phone) |
| Standard equipment | Silent ventilation, LED light, 220 V + USB/Type-C sockets, touch control | LED lighting, ventilation, power and USB charging; felt from recycled PET bottles (maker’s data) |
| Smart features & options | Touch panel in every pod; optional Cloud platform: app booking, access control, occupancy analytics 24/7; on request — LAN, conference kit, RFID, smoke detectors | Motion-activated lighting; built-in monitor as an option for meeting pods (maker’s data) |
| Customisation & bespoke pods | 20+ RAL colours, prints, wood veneer; the Custom line — bespoke sizes and 35–45 dB acoustics | Classic and Haven lines, 1–4 people; thousands of colours and finishes; bespoke sizes not published |
| Lead times in the EU | Production 3–6 weeks, delivery across Europe 10–25 days from the Polish hub, installation in a few hours | Shipping and installation by Meavo; no lead time published |
| Warranty | Premium: 10 years on the frame, 5 on electronics, 3 on moving parts; Lite and WorkPod: 3 years | Haven line 5 years; Classic line 2 years, 4 with a paid extension (Meavo terms) |
| Service & spare parts | Service by the manufacturer: spare parts from the EU hub, crew visits, upgrades | Warranty claims directly to Meavo (Meavo terms) |
Meavo data comes from public sources (meavo.com: home page, showrooms page, product pages, about us, responsibility, terms and conditions) as of November 2026 and may change. Confirm current specs and terms with the brand’s official representatives.
A quieter open space: production in 3–6 weeks
We work out how many pods your floor and headcount need and match models and colours. Free, within 24 hours.
Why Silentbox and not Meavo: ISO certificates, patents and a warranty of up to 10 years
Factory-direct, EU hub in Poland
Manufacturer pricing and factory-direct supply: pods ship across Europe in 10–25 days from the Wrocław warehouse hub.
Certified insulation up to 35 dB
Premium up to 35 dB to ISO 11957, also tested to ISO 23351-1; Lite 25 dB. The Custom line reaches 45 dB.
Installed in a few hours
Production takes 3–6 weeks; on-site assembly takes a few hours — no renovation, dust or permits.
Warranty up to 10 years
Premium: 10 years on the frame, 5 on electronics, 3 on moving parts; Lite and WorkPod: 3 years. The manufacturer and warrantor are the same company.
20+ RAL, prints, veneer
A pod built for your interior and brand guidelines, not picked from a standard colour catalogue.
Patented original design
Patents UA 147003, UA 150386 and EUIPO registered design RCD 015018000 — our own engineering.
Silentbox models people compare with Meavo
Certified acoustics, silent ventilation, LED light and 220 V + USB sockets in every model.
Common questions about Silentbox and Meavo
How is Silentbox different from Meavo?
The main differences are acoustics, warranty and customisation. Silentbox builds pods in its own factory: certified insulation of up to 35 dB (ISO 11957; also tested to ISO 23351-1), a Premium frame warranty of up to 10 years, 20+ RAL, prints and veneer. Meavo designs in London and builds in the EU: Class B to ISO 23351-1 and a warranty of 5 years (Haven line) or 2 years (Classic line), maker’s data.
What to choose instead of the Meavo Soho for calls?
In the Silentbox range the Soho format is covered by Solo Lite (25 dB) and Solo Premium (up to 35 dB to ISO 11957; also tested to ISO 23351-1). Both models come with silent ventilation, LED light, 220 V + USB sockets and touch control. Meavo rates the Soho Class B to ISO 23351-1 (maker’s data).
How can I verify the acoustics before buying?
Check which standard each figure refers to: ISO 11957 and ISO 23351-1 (speech level reduction, Ds,A) measure different things, so their numbers cannot be compared head to head. Then listen for yourself: the online Sound Lab on the Silentbox site compares noise levels outside and inside the pod.
What are Silentbox lead times?
Silentbox production takes 3–6 weeks, delivery across Europe takes 10–25 days from the Wrocław hub, and installation takes a few hours with no renovation or permits. If your project has a hard deadline, tell us the date and we will confirm feasibility before you commit.
Who already works in Silentbox pods?
Silentbox counts more than 500 installations in 28 countries: the UN, PwC, Bolt, Uklon, Megogo and Genesis among them. We will share cases from your industry together with your quote.
Silentbox projects in real offices
