Silentbox vs Mute Labs: compared point by point.
Mute Labs is a Berlin-based maker of Made-in-Germany booths sold direct online. Silentbox is a manufacturer with certified insulation of up to 35 dB, a warranty of up to 10 years and brandbook customisation. Below are the facts side by side.
- Certified insulation up to 35 dB — ISO 11957
- Warranty up to 10 years
- Installed in a few hours, no renovation
Quiet pods for the office: Mute Labs or Silentbox
Berlin-based mute-labs builds its booths in Germany from European materials: the SOLO, DEEPWORK and QUATTRO lines (1–4 people), 27–31 dB of sound reduction depending on the model (maker’s data), and 7,000+ client companies including Porsche, SAP and Adidas (maker’s data). Sales are direct via the online shop, with the maker’s own customer service team.
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 repeating anyone else’s specs, we put the facts side by side — compare line by line.
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Who Mute Labs suits — and who chooses Silentbox
Both companies build their own pods — in that we are alike. The differences are acoustic specs (Silentbox Premium: up to 35 dB to ISO 11957; Mute Labs: 27–31 dB depending on the model, maker’s data), warranty (up to 10 years vs 2 at Mute Labs, maker’s data) and the depth of customisation.
Mute Labs is your pick if:
- the Made in Germany label is a hard requirement
- the standard SOLO/DEEPWORK/QUATTRO range without customisation is enough
- buying from an online shop with stock in Germany is your preferred route
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 (Lite: 3 years) vs 2 years at Mute Labs (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 Mute Labs: 8 criteria side by side
Silentbox data is our own; Mute Labs data comes from the maker’s public sources.
| Criterion | Silentbox | Mute Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustics & proof | Premium up to 35 dB to ISO 11957 (also tested to ISO 23351-1), Lite 25 dB, Custom up to 45 dB | 27–31 dB of sound reduction depending on the model (maker’s data; test standard not stated) |
| Production & sales | In-house production and manufacturer pricing; EU warehouse hub in Wrocław, Poland | Made in Germany; direct sales via the online shop |
| Standard equipment | Silent ventilation, LED lighting, 220 V + USB/Type-C sockets, touch control | Ventilation and lighting in every box (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 | No smart features listed on the maker’s site |
| Customisation & bespoke pods | 20+ RAL colours, prints, wood veneer; the Custom line — bespoke sizes and 35–45 dB acoustics | Standard SOLO, DEEPWORK, QUATTRO (1–4 people); bespoke sizes not offered (maker’s FAQ) |
| Lead times in the EU | Production 3–6 weeks, delivery across Europe 10–25 days from the Polish hub, installation in a few hours | SOLO delivered in 2–3 weeks; self-assembly by two people in 40–60 minutes, professional assembly at extra cost (maker’s FAQ) |
| Warranty | Premium: 10 years on the frame, 5 on electronics, 3 on moving parts; Lite and WorkPod: 3 years | 2 years on materials and workmanship (maker’s data) |
| Service & spare parts | Service by the manufacturer: spare parts from the EU hub, crew visits, upgrades | The maker’s own customer service team |
mute-labs data comes from public sources (mute-labs.com: home page with the company address in Berlin, product pages, FAQ, Made in Germany page, terms) as of November 2026 and may change. Confirm current specs and terms with the maker.
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 Mute Labs: 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 colours, prints, veneer
A pod built for your interior and brand book, 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 Mute Labs
Certified acoustics, silent ventilation, LED lighting and 220 V + USB sockets in every model.
Common questions about Silentbox and Mute Labs
How is Silentbox different from mute-labs?
Both companies build their own pods, so the real differences are in the product. Silentbox: certified insulation of up to 35 dB (ISO 11957; also tested to ISO 23351-1), a frame warranty of up to 10 years, 20+ RAL customisation, prints and veneer, and a Custom line up to 45 dB. mute-labs: Made in Germany, 27–31 dB depending on the model and a 2-year warranty (maker’s data).
What to choose instead of the mute-labs SOLO for calls?
The SOLO 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 lighting, 220 V + USB sockets and touch control. For the SOLO, Mute Labs states around 27–28 dB of sound reduction (maker’s data; test standard not stated).
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
