Silentbox vs SilentLab: the facts side by side.
SilentLab is the Czech maker of GEN4, SPARK and MICROOFFICE pods with iF and Red Dot design awards. Silentbox is a European manufacturer with its own production, certified insulation of up to 35 dB and an EU warehouse hub in Poland. Similar names, different businesses — here are the facts.
- Certified insulation up to 35 dB — ISO 11957
- Warranty up to 10 years
- Installed in a few hours, no renovation
Pods for confidential conversations: SilentLab or Silentbox
The Czech company SilentLab, founded in Prague in 2014, builds the GEN4, SPARK and MICROOFFICE acoustic pods: models for up to 10 people, sandwich panels with acoustic filling and sound-insulating glass (maker’s data), and well-earned design awards — iF Design Award 2022 and Red Dot 2019 and 2025 (iF and Red Dot winner lists). A strong premium player in Central Europe, sold by the maker and authorised partners.
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 SilentLab suits — and who chooses Silentbox
Similar names, different businesses. The differences are in acoustic data, warranty terms, the size range and customisation.
SilentLab is your pick if:
- award-winning design (iF, Red Dot) is a priority for the project
- you need a series pod for more than 4 people (up to 10 in MICROOFFICE Realm, maker’s data)
- you want a 7-inch control panel with background sound (GEN4)
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 SilentLab’s 2-year warranty (maker’s data)
- timelines are critical: production 3–6 weeks and installation in a few hours
- the pod has to match your brand colours: 20+ RAL, prints, veneer
Silentbox vs SilentLab: 8 criteria side by side
Silentbox data is our own; SilentLab data comes from the brand’s public sources.
| Criterion | Silentbox | SilentLab |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustics & proof | Premium up to 35 dB to ISO 11957 (also tested to ISO 23351-1), Lite 25 dB, Custom up to 45 dB | SPARK — 32 dB Ds,A, Class A to ISO 23351-1 (maker’s data) |
| Production & sales | Own factory production and manufacturer pricing; EU warehouse hub in Wrocław, Poland | Production in the Czech Republic; sales by the maker and authorised dealers/partners |
| Standard equipment | Silent ventilation, LED light, 220 V + USB/Type-C sockets, touch control | Lighting and ventilation as standard (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 | Control panel for light and ventilation (GEN4: 7-inch display, also background sound) |
| Customisation & bespoke pods | 20+ RAL colours, prints, wood veneer; the Custom line — bespoke sizes and 35–45 dB acoustics | Fabrics, colours and equipment configurable; series pods for 1–10 people (maker’s data) |
| Lead times in the EU | Production 3–6 weeks, delivery across Europe 10–25 days from the Polish hub, installation in a few hours | Delivery time per quote (production in the Czech Republic); installation by the maker or an authorised partner (warranty terms) |
| Warranty | Premium: 10 years on the frame, 5 on electronics, 3 on moving parts; Lite and WorkPod: 3 years | 2 years (SilentLab GEN4/SPARK warranty conditions, maker’s data) |
| Service & spare parts | Service by the manufacturer: spare parts from the EU hub, crew visits, upgrades | Warranty claims go directly to the maker (support e-mail) |
SilentLab data comes from public sources (silent-lab.com: about us and product pages, SPARK datasheet, GEN4/SPARK warranty conditions; ifdesign.com and red-dot.org winner pages) 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 SilentLab: 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 next to MICROOFFICE
Certified acoustics, silent ventilation, LED light and 220 V + USB sockets in every model.
Common questions about Silentbox and SilentLab
Are Silentbox and SilentLab the same company?
No — they are different makers with similar names. SilentLab is a Czech company from Prague, founded in 2014, that makes the GEN4, SPARK and MICROOFFICE pods. Silentbox is a European manufacturer with its own production: certified insulation of up to 35 dB, an EU warehouse hub in Wrocław, a warranty of up to 10 years and installation in a few hours.
How is Silentbox different from SilentLab fundamentally?
In acoustic data, warranty and lead times. SilentLab publishes Class A to ISO 23351-1 for the SPARK (32 dB Ds,A) and a 2-year warranty; Silentbox Premium offers up to 35 dB to ISO 11957 and 10 years of warranty on the frame. Silentbox pods ship across Europe in 10–25 days from the EU hub in Wrocław and are installed in a few hours.
SilentLab lists pods for up to 10 people. And Silentbox?
The standard Silentbox range covers 1 to 4 people (Solo, Duet, Quartet); for bigger scenarios there is the Custom line — dimensions and 35–45 dB acoustics engineered for your space. Tell us the task and we will propose a configuration.
How do I compare the acoustics of the two brands fairly?
Check which standard each figure refers to: ISO 23351-1 (speech level reduction, Ds,A) and ISO 11957 measure different things. For the SPARK, SilentLab publishes Class A to ISO 23351-1 (32 dB Ds,A); Silentbox states up to 35 dB to ISO 11957 for Premium (Custom up to 45 dB). Then listen for yourself — the online Sound Lab on our site compares noise outside and inside the pod.
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 relevant to your industry along with the quote.
Silentbox projects in real offices
