In today’s tech-driven world, online meetings have become the new standard for most businesses. This form of communication offers companies and their workers more flexibility and accessibility, cost savings, and also the ability to communicate with co-workers and business partners globally, thus enhancing productivity, communication, and collaboration. Online meetings are hosted virtually through a communications platform like Microsoft Teams or Zoom. To participate, you only need a PC or a laptop, plus a dedicated audio device for your voice to be captured as well as to be able to hear other participants. For times when you’re planning on having an online meeting with multiple coworkers in the same conference room, it’s important to use the right equipment not only to ensure that everyone’s voice is captured properly, but also to make sure that everyone can hear people on the other end of the call. This is when having a speakerphone comes in handy, as these voice conferencing devices offer a clear and hands-free audio communication for multiple people within the same room. So, if you’re looking for a speakerphone that has a great audio quality and is easy to operate, then the EPOS EXPAND 40T is one of your best options.
The EPOS EXPAND 40T is a portable wireless Bluetooth speakerphone designed for both personal use as well as for small to medium sized meeting rooms with up to 8 people, featuring an exceptional audio performance with crystal clear audio on both ends of the call, industry-leading duplex audio that allows for multiple people to speak simultaneously and be able to hear and be heard without interruptions, a set of three advanced beamforming microphones that accurately capture and isolate voices from room reverb and background noise, built-in push buttons and LED indicator lights for easy call controls, both USB-C and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, Multipoint pairing for connecting it to two Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously, support to leading UC platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, up to 18 hours of battery life, and in-App settings via the EPOS Manager Software or the EPOS Connect App.
This wireless Bluetooth speakerphone is an incredibly versatile conferencing solution, as it offers office workers lightweight portability, a superior sound quality, wireless convenience, and compatibility with most leading UC platforms. With it, you can effectively improve your audio conferencing experience in any future online meetings.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the EPOS EXPAND 40T and check out everything that this wireless Bluetooth speakerphone can offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, the EPOS EXPAND 40T is made with portability in mind, so it packs a fairly compact form factor, measuring just 4.72 inches in diameter by 1.46 inches tall.
Its ultra-compact size not only makes it easy for you to carry it with you whenever necessary, but also allows it to fit inside most backpacks and laptop bags.
The device also features a very modern and minimalist design, which gives it a discreet and very professional look for any office setup, whether you’re using it in a conference / meeting room, at your work desk, or even in your home office.
Moreover, this Bluetooth speakerphone also packs a very durable construction, as its outer shell is built of a high-quality TPU plastic material, and its built-in USB-C connection cable is also just as durable.
Integrated at the back-side of the unit, there’s a dedicated storage slot that’s used for storing its USB-C connection cable (which measures exactly 29.92 inches / 76 cm in length) and also its Bluetooth dongle (integrating either a USB-A or USB-C connector, depending on what model you go with).
Best of all, the device also comes together with a sleek carrying pouch made of a high-quality soft cloth that can be used for safely storing away the device and also carrying it with you when you’re not using it.
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
Moving on to the EPOS EXPAND 40T’s audio specifications. For reproducing its exceptional audio performance, this wireless Bluetooth speakerphone comes equipped with a Dynamic Neodymium Magnet Sound Driver, which allows it to deliver a dynamic and immersive audio with crystal clear sound on both ends of the call.
The speakerphone’s Dynamic Neodymium Magnet Sound Driver is rated to have a Frequency Response that ranges between 150 Hz to 7,500 Hz when used in its Communication Mode for participating in voice conferences, and a Frequency Response that ranges between 100 Hz to 20,500 Hz when used in its Music Mode.
Furthermore, the EXPAND 40T also boasts industry-leading duplex audio, which allows for multiple participants to engage in a conversation and speak simultaneously and be heard without any interruptions, as well as to be able to hear the other end of the call at all times.
Lastly, it’s also worth noting that this Bluetooth speakerphone also comes equipped with a set of three (x3) advanced digital MEMS beamforming microphones that allow it to accurately capture and isolate voices from any potential room reverb and/or background noise, ensuring that participants on the other end of the call are always able to hear anyone speaking around the speakerphone clearly and without any issues.
The speakerphone’s advanced beamforming microphones are rated to have a Microphone Frequency Response ranging between 150 Hz to 7,500 Hz.
INTERFACE / CONTROL PANEL
For controlling the speakerphone’s different functionalities, the EPOS EXPAND 40T integrates a built-in control panel equipped with a set of push buttons and LED indicator lights that are organized in a simple and straightforward layout, which provides users with an intuitive interface for easy call controls.
Starting at the top-side of the device’s control panel and going from left to right, we have a Volume Up button, a Microphone Mute button, and a Volume Down button, along with a set of Status LED lights.
The left-side of the device consists of its NFC area, while its right-side integrates a Bluetooth button (for Bluetooth pairing) and its respective Bluetooth Status LED light.
Finally, at the bottom-side of the device’s control panel and going from left to right, we have a Start / Accept Call button, a Multi-function button and its respective Activity LED (used for configuring Bluetooth-enabled devices that are saved in memory for quick Bluetooth pairing, for clearing that same pairing list, and also for resetting the speakerphone back to its default factory settings), and a End Call button, which also doubles as the device’s dedicated Power On/Off button (and can also be used to check its current battery status).
CONNECTIVITY
In regards to its connectivity methods, the EPOS EXPAND 40T boasts USB-C connectivity via its built-in USB connection cable, and also Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity via an included Bluetooth USB dongle (can have either a USB-A or USB-C connector, depending on which model you purchase), for which it is rated to have a wireless range of 82 ft. (25 m), and supporting several Bluetooth profiles, including HSP v1.2 , HFP v1.6, as well as A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.5, and DI v1.3.
In addition, this Bluetooth speakerphone also boasts Multipoint Bluetooth pairing, which makes it possible for users to have it paired wirelessly with two Bluetooth-enabled devices at the same time.
This speakerphone can be connected to any PC or laptop running on Windows or Mac OSX, as well as to any smartphone or tablet.
Lastly, the EPOS EXPAND 40T is also certified for being used with leading UC (Unified Communications) platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and others.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
For its power, this Bluetooth speakerphone comes equipped with a built-in 1110 mAh (3.7 V) Lithium Polymer battery, which can offer users up to 18 hours of battery life.
Whenever its battery is running low on power, to recharge users simply have to connect the speakerphone’s USB-C cable (5V / 500 mA) to any computer or laptop. It takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes for the device’s battery recharge from 0% back to 100% power.
THE DESKTOP APP & SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – EPOS Manager Software // EPOS Connect App
For configuring the speakerphone’s audio settings, users can either install the speakerphone’s dedicated Desktop App on their PC or laptop, called the EPOS Manager Software, which is available to download for free for Windows, MacOS, and Linux devices, or alternatively, they can instead install the EPOS Connect App in their smartphone or tablet, which is available to download for free both iOS and Android devices.
Via the EPOS Manager Software or the EPOS Connect App, users are offered in-App Settings to easily configure the speakerphone’s different audio settings, as well as to update its drivers if there’s an update available.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package users will find: their EPOS EXPAND 40T speakerphone, along with the device’s USB-C connection cable, its USB-A or USB-C Bluetooth dongle (depending on which model you purchase), a soft cloth carrying pouch, plus a quick start guide, a safety guide, and a compliance sheet.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This wireless Bluetooth speakerphone is a very efficient and versatile audio conferencing solution for participating in voice calls, whether you’re alone or together with other coworkers in small to medium-sized meeting rooms.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that the UC model (no Bluetooth and no Microsoft Teams support) is priced at $329, while the UC model with Bluetooth dongle and the Microsoft Teams model with Bluetooth dongle are both priced at $369, and each purchase also comes accompanied by a 2-Year Warranty.
You can order your preferred model online right now, directly from EPOS’ official shopping page.
