Poor acoustic performance can lead to speech leakage, reduced productivity, and frustrated employees. A well-designed pod, on the other hand, creates genuine privacy, improves focus, and supports high performing teams. So what actually determines whether an acoustic pod works?

When people shop for an office pod, they usually want one thing above all else: real speech privacy. The problem is that the terms “soundproof” and "silent" are used far too casually in the market, yet it’s not always backed by proper testing. This is why ISO 23351 exists. It gives buyers and manufacturers a clear, scientific way to measure how much speech escapes from a pod. ISO 23351 is an international standard created by the International Organization for Standardization.