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Working in peace makes all the difference. That is why all our pods are tested according to ISO 23351-1, the global standard for measuring the acoustic performance of office pods.
It is your guarantee that the product you are buying corresponds to your expectations.
Noise is one of the main barriers to concentration at work.
To objectively compare sound isolation solutions, a common method was needed: that is the purpose of ISO 23351-1, reference in the market since 2020. ISO 23351-1 is a technical document that defines the criteria for evaluating the soundproofing performance of acoustic pods.
It takes into account several factors to ensure optimal noise reduction.
The standard uses a unified protocol to measure how much sound escapes and enters the pod, resulting in an overall sound attenuation index.
Thanks to this standardisation, products can now be compared on a fair and reliable basis.
The norm classifies acoustic pods from A+ to E, based on their ability to reduce speech and ambient noise. The closer to A, the better the isolation. At Work With Island, the Island Solo and Island Desk are classified A, while the Island Duo and Island Quattro are classified B.
The Island Desk offers a noise reduction of 31.1 dB. In practice, this means going from a loud environment (classroom, noisy open-plan office) at 70 dB to a quiet space at 40 dB (calm office, silent library).
The Island Solo and Island Desk are certified Class A under ISO 23351-1. The Island Duo and Island Quattro are certified Class B under the same standard.
At Work With Island, we aim for the perfect balance between calm, comfort and common sense.
Because the best pod is not the one that blocks out every sound, but the one that naturally finds its place in your workspace.
The standard evaluates performance based on several lab-measured criteria.
The two main ones are:
No, this standard is not mandatory, but it has become the international reference for evaluating acoustic pods. It ensures that the performance announced by each manufacturer is based on the same testing protocol, which guarantees transparency and reliability. Make sure your supplier holds this certification and that the test was carried out under the right conditions.
The decibel scale is logarithmic, meaning every 3 dB increase doubles the performance. So a pod with 30 dB reduction is twice as effective as one with 27 dB.
The Island Solo and Island Desk now reach Class A, with noise reductions of 30 dB and 31.1 dB.
The Island Duo and Island Quattro are Class B, with noise reductions of 28.6 dB to 29.80 dB.
