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Which Poly Studio P Series is best for you? Poly Studio P5, P15, or P21?

The Poly Studio P Series provide organizations with personal video conferencing device options to support their multiple workstyles from entry-level workers to top executives. Combined with Poly Lens cloud management software and you have a robust solution for IT to easily deploy, monitor, and manage from anywhere.

Poly Studio P Series P5

Remote, In the Office, Hybrid 

When it comes to personal audio and video devices, one size does NOT fit all. Different workers need different technology depending on how and where they work. Today people work remotely, in the office, or a hybrid model with a mix of locations. Workers in a fixed quiet location can benefit from an all-in-one solution like the Poly Studio P21 or Poly Studio P15. Someone working in a shared noisy environment may benefit from an external webcam like the Poly Studio P5 and headset with ANC speakers and a strong noise-canceling mic like the Poly Voyager Focus 2 Series. The Poly Studio P Series work with the video apps you already know and are Zoom and Microsoft Teams certified. 

The goal for business and IT leaders is to identify the right solutions for their workforce based on workstyles and personal workspaces. In this blog, we’ll focus on the Poly Studio P Series Personal Video Conferencing Devices.  

Poly Studio P5

The Poly Studio P5 webcam is great for home, office, private, or shared spaces. Coupled with a headset or speakerphone and you have a complete, portable, audio/video solution. The P5 is designed to attach to an existing computer or laptop monitor and connect via USB. The monitor clamp can be removed to mount on a standard tripod to provide greater positioning flexibility. It has an integrated privacy shutter, status LED light fin that indicates call and mute state.  The Poly Studio P5 also has a built-in USB-A port to connect a wireless headset adapter like the BT600 or new BT700. It’s designed for personal use and offers a built-in single directional microphone and 80° DFOV. See the Poly Studio P5 in action in this video

The Poly Studio P5 Kits are a great value and option for mass deployments or for outfitting new hires. A single SKU includes the Poly Studio P5 webcam and one of four audio devices: a Poly Sync 20 speakerphone, corded Blackwire 3210, corded Blackwire 3325, or a wireless Voyager 4220 UC! Learn more about the Poly Studio P5 Kits here!  

Poly Studio P15

The Poly Studio P15 personal video bar includes a 4K camera, integrated privacy shutter, speakers, multi-microphone array, and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports. This is a great solution for the executive who wants a premium audio and video experience. With NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence technologies, the P15 can be used in either your home or dedicated office. A simple USB connection to your PC or Mac will transform your video conferencing experience. See the Poly Studio P15 in action to include NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence demo in this video

Poly Studio P21

The Poly Studio P21 personal meeting display is truly an all-in-one video conferencing device that is easy to set up and use. This single device is packed with features and functions that include a 21-inch display, camera, microphone, speakers, lighting, wireless phone charger, and can be customized via the Poly Lens App. Take a look at all the available options and settings in this video! This is a great option if you want an additional display that includes all the components necessary for a high-quality video call. Additionally, there are two USB-A ports to connect a corded or wireless Poly headset if you need to take the conversation private. The Poly Studio P21 is a good fit for top executives who prefer a clean, simple solution that allows them to look and sound their best.  

Which Poly Studio P Series is best for you by Workspace


Poly Studio P5 Webcam

  • Home or Office 
  • Private or Shared Workspace 
  • Cubicle or Hot Desk 

Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar

  • Home or Office 
  • Private Workspace 

Poly Studio P21 Personal Meeting Display

  • Home or Office 
  • Private Workspace 

Keep Employee Devices Up, Running, and Ready for Action 

Poly Lens makes collaboration better for your employees no matter where they work or the compatible device they choose. You get better line of sight on device health and adoption rates and you may also see fewer help-desk tickets. IT can quickly get started remotely provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting from a single pane of glass. And since Poly Lens is cloud-based, it’ll scale with you, maintaining security without all that heavy overhead of traditional IT management. Check out this interview video with a Principal Solutions Architect at Poly where we discuss what Poly Lens is and how it helps organizations.  

Control Your Experience 

Poly Lens Desktop is a single app for customizing your compatible personal devices to how you work. Stay up to date with the latest software and gain access to product guides, setup, and support, right at your fingertips. And with built-in wellness and nature sounds, you’ll have better focus and peace of mind, so you’ll look and sound great.  

How Can Call One, Inc. Help? 

Hybrid work is the new normal. Business leaders need to develop a work-from-anywhere strategy that gives their employees best-in-class solutions. Call One, Inc. can help bring your vision to life, allowing teams to connect, collaborate and perform at their best. We work with all the leading device manufacturers and are constantly testing for ourselves the latest technology. We can help identify the right solution whether your team members work from home, in the office, or on the go. Contact a Call One, Inc. solutions expert today! Watch the Poly Studio P Series Comparison Video below!

Poly Studio P5 Kits

Poly Studio P5 Kits – Great for Hybrid Work

The Poly Studio P5 Kits are a great option for Hybrid Work, Remote Work, or Work from Anywhere! Organizations everywhere have implemented video conferencing to stay connected to their team members, partners, and customers. In our post-COVID world, video meetings will continue to be a part of the overall business communications and collaboration strategy moving forward.

What business leaders are looking for

Business leaders are looking for solutions to video enable their individual employees regardless of where they are working. The solution needs to support these requirements:

  • Compatible with all major video collaboration platforms and applications to include Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
  • Easy to set up and use
  • High quality audio and video device
  • Satisfy various workstyles
  • Easy to order and deploy

Poly Studio P5 Kits – A range of options for any workstyle

Poly has done a great job of creating a solution that helps satisfy all the above and then some with their Poly Studio P5 Kits. These kits include everything you need for a great audio and video experience. All the components come in a single box which makes it easy to order and deploy. And because the Studio P5 webcam includes an integrated USB-A port, all you need is a single USB port on your PC to connect both webcam and audio device. Take a look at this video that provides a complete overview and audio and video quality test of the Poly Studio P5 Webcam.

There are currently four different kits designed to support a broad range of users and workstyles. The packaging is important. IT deployment teams and individual employees receive everything they need thoughtfully packaged in a single box! This makes it easy to order and deploy without having to mix and match different products. This makes it easy for users to set up, with one common, integrated set of instructions. As an added benefit, the wireless headset and speakerphone bundles can connect the wireless USB adapter right to the Studio P5 webcam!

Let’s take at review the four Studio P5 Kits:

Poly Studio P Series

MSRP $149.95 – Poly Studio P5 kit with Blackwire 3210 – The Studio P5 with Blackwire 3210 is ideal for users who need a professional quality experience at an affordable price. The single-ear design of the headset is ideal for multi-taskers who want one ear free to hear what else is going on in their environment, while still getting great call quality.

Poly Studio P Series

MSRP $259.95 Poly Studio P5 kit with Blackwire 3325 – The Studio P5 with Blackwire 3325 is ideal for users who prefer a stereo experience so they can fully focus on the meeting, while staying at an affordable price.

Poly Studio P Series

MSRP $259.95 Poly Studio P5 kit with Sync 20+ – The Studio P5 with Sync 20+ is ideal for users who don’t want to wear anything at all. It delivers a premium personal speakerphone experience with a wireless connection that also goes directly to the camera and is ideal for enclosed workspaces.

Poly Studio P Series

MSRP $269.95 Poly Studio P5 kit with Voyager 4220 UC – The Studio P5 with Voyager 4220 UC is ideal for users who value a wireless stereo headset experience. This allows them to maintain a great calling experience with the freedom to move around, unattached to any cables. The Bluetooth adapter for the headset connects directly to the Studio P5 camera to simplify setup and free up USB ports on the laptop.

Poly Lens Desktop

Poly Lens Desktop is a single app for customizing your supported Poly personal devices. In the desktop app you will have access to:

Insights – Check your device usage and workstation connectivity.

Poly Studio P5

Health and WellnessYou can enable Soundscapes that include Mountain Ranch, Gentle Ocean, or Babbling Brook sounds to create a soothing environment to keep distractions at bay. Get reminders to hydrate, take vision breaks and rest. Play soundscapes to improve focus.

Best PracticesOptimize your camera and learn how to make your workspace more ergonomic.

Poly SupportExperiencing issues? Let Poly help.

Poly Studio P5 Kits

Customize Your Personal Poly Device

Overview – Get status update of device.

Settings – Customize the multiple settings depending on device.

Support – Access Quick Start Guide, User Guide, Device Info & Logs, Contact Support

Poly Studio P5 Kits are a great Value

Personally, I believe Poly has a created an awesome solution that aligns well with the current landscape. Business and IT leaders are actively searching for solid performing, easy to set up and use, personal audio and video device solutions they can deploy across their organization to support multiple uses cases and budgets. Poly has provided that at a great value. Check out the savings you get by going with a Poly Studio P5 Kit vs buying each item separately.

Poly Studio P5 webcam $129 + Blackwire 3210 $44.95 = $173.95 – P5 Kit $149.95 = $24 Savings

Poly Studio P5 webcam $129 + Blackwire 3325 $84.95 = $213.95 – P5 Kit $179.95 = $34 Savings

Poly Studio P5 webcam $129 + Sync 20+ $199.95 = $328.95 – P5 Kit $259.95 = $69 Savings

Poly Studio P5 webcam $129 + Voyager 4220 UC $239.95 = $368.95 – P5 Kit $269.95 = $99 Savings

Poly Solutions

Poly offers complete solutions that include headsets, speakerphones, video solutions, conference and desktop phones, software, and services to support small to global enterprise customers. If you would like to learn more about Poly Solutions, contact us!

See the Poly Studio P5 Kit with Voyager 4220 UC Video!

Want to see what you get and how it’s packaged? Watch the video below where I do an unboxing and quick audio and mic test.

Business Webcam Battle

Battle of the $129 Business Webcam | Logitech C930e vs Poly Studio P5 vs Konftel Cam10

The Logitech C930e Business Webcam, Poly Studio P5, and Konftel Cam10 all have at least one thing in common: MSRP of $129.

These webcams were designed for business use with all the major video conferencing and collaboration platforms to include Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco Webex, and more. Below we have listed the features, functions, and specifications of each camera to help you make a more informed purchasing decision. We have also included a comparison video so you can see the video quality and hear the mic performance of each business webcam side-by-side. 

Logitech C930e Business Webcam

The C930e is a part of Logitech’s business Webcam lineup. With a full HD 1080p resolution and 90-degree field of view, this camera is packed with features.

  • HD 1080p video quality at 30 frames-per-second: Brings life-like HD video to conference calls, enabling expressions, non-verbal cues and movements to be seen clearly.
  • Widest-ever business webcam field-of-view: Enjoy an extended view – 90 degrees – perfect for presenting using a whiteboard or doing demos.
  • H.264 UVC 1.5 with Scalable Video Coding: Frees up PC bandwidth by putting video processing within the camera, adjusting dynamically to the available bitstream. The result is a smoother video stream in applications like Skype® for Business.
  • Logitech RightLightTM 2 technology and autofocus: Webcam intelligently adjusts to improve visual quality in low light at multiple distances
  • 4X digital zoom in Full HD: 4X zoom at 1080p provides the highest level of detail for your calls, visuals and presentations.
  • Pan, tilt and zoom option: Pan, tilt and zoom within the 90-degree field-of-view scene for focused viewing during desktop video conferences.
  • Professional-grade Certifications: Certified for Skype for Business, Cisco® compatible2and enhanced integration with Logitech Collaboration Program (LCP) members3 integrated experience with most business-grade video conferencing platforms
  • Premium glass lens: Enjoy razor-sharp images even when showing documents up close, a whiteboard drawing or a product demo.
  • Convenient privacy shutter: Easy lens enclosure for added privacy and security.
  • Plug-and-play USB connectivity: Easily connects to a PC or Mac® with no additional software required.
  • Multiple mounting options: Freedom to mount the camera wherever it works best – LCD screen, notebook, or tabletop – by using the attached clip or the tripod embedded thread.

Poly Studio P5

As of 4/22/2021, the Poly Studio P5 personal webcam is Microsoft Teams certified. Designed for business use, the P5 is both innovative and smart. One simple but important feature that makes it stand out from competitors is; the integrated USB port (see image below). This allows you to plug in an extra wireless headset, speakerphone, or other USB peripherals. Get a complete audio and video solution with the convenient and value-priced Poly Studio P5 Kits that include the camera and audio device.

  • Works with any video app and is certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom
  • Low light quality & true-color images
  • 1080p (Full HD), 720P (HD) Compatible
  • Custom controls through Poly Lens Desktop
  • Autofocus with 4x zoom / EPTZ
  • Single directional microphone optimized for personal workspaces
  • 80° DFOV
  • USB 2.0
  • UVC/UAC Plug and Play compatible
  • Integrated USB 2.0 Type A cable
  • Integrated privacy shutter
  • Adjustable monitor clamp
  • Tripod ready
  • USB-A port built-in for wireless headset adapter
  • Status LED indicates calling and mute state
  • Manageability
    • Cloud: Poly Lens service
    • Local (Windows/Mac): Poly Lens Desktop App

Konftel Cam10

The Konftel Cam 10 is built for those who demand professional video quality. Create an enhanced visual and audio experience with a wide 90 degree viewing angle, HD video output, dual microphones and easy set-up. The portable Konftel Cam10 is your perfect home and traditional office companion, or for wherever you are working.

  • 1080p Full HD
  • 4x digital zoom
  • Digital picture noise suppression
  • Audio noise suppression
  • USB 2.0
  • Two-year warranty
  • 90° field of view
  • Autofocus
  • Dual microphones
  • Built-in privacy shutter
  • Climate Neutral Certified

In Conclusion

You can’t go wrong with any of these $129 Webcam options. It comes down to your personal preference and use case. Check out this blog on things to consider before buying a webcam. To get a better idea of how these webcams perform, take a look at this side-by-side comparison video! If you would like to learn more about these webcams or audio and video solutions for your employees and meeting spaces, contact us!

Poly Studio P5 Overview header

Poly Studio P5 Overview | How Does it Perform?

The Poly Studio P5 webcam is part of a broad Poly Studio P Series portfolio of personal video conferencing devices. In this blog/video, we provide an overview of the P5 webcam, pricing, management via Poly Lens Desktop and finally we test the video and audio quality to include a side by side between built-in laptop camera and Poly Studio P5.

The P Series

With the Studio P Series, make the most of video calls wherever you’re working. The Poly Studio P Series personal video devices ensure you always look and sound your best. High-performance cameras compensate for lighting imbalances, while Poly’s premium audio is fine-tuned to help you focus and eliminate distractions. IT gains robust cloud management and troubleshooting of every device from anywhere.

What does the Poly Studio P5 feature?

  • Precision-tuned webcam
  • Status LED on the camera
  • Built in USB Port for connecting to a Poly headset
  • Always look professional with exceptional camera optics that are optimized for video conferencing
  • Make sure you’re heard clearly with a built-in directional microphone that focuses on your voice, not the noise around you
  • Enhance security and privacy, and ensure you are in control of when you are on camera with the integrated privacy shutter
  • Poly Lens cloud management gives IT powerful tools to manage and track devices from anywhere

Poly Studio P5

The Poly Studio P5 webcam ensures you look your best on video calls at home, in the office, or wherever you’re working. Exceptional camera optics are fine-tuned so you always come across clearly with a professional-quality image. Brilliant colors and automatic low light compensation deliver excellent video quality no matter where you need to take a call. The directional microphone focuses on your voice and not the noise around you. An integrated privacy shutter keeps you in control of when you are on camera for enhanced security and privacy. For IT, Poly Lens cloud management provides robust tools to manage and track devices from anywhere.

  • Exceptional camera optics
  • Automatic low-light compensation
  • Built-in directional microphone
  • Integrated privacy shutter
  • USB connection to wireless headset adapter

Take a look below at our video review of the Poly Studio P5 below and subscribe to our Youtube channel for similar videos. If you have any additional questions regarding the Studio P5, feel free to contact us.

ALL NEW Poly Studio P Series and Bundles – Personal Video Devices

Poly has introduced new solutions for the new and next normal! The Poly Studio P Series a series of personal video conferencing devices aimed to make remote feel less distant by providing professional-grade video devices for wherever work happens.

Hopefully, I get my hands on these devices soon so I can put out some videos to show the features, video and quality. For now, let’s take a look at what’s coming! Introducing the Poly Studio P Series!

Poly Studio P5

Poly Studio P Series

The Poly Studio P5 is a professional webcam that is designed for optimal performance during video calls.

  • The exceptional camera optics are optimized for video conferencing, giving users confidence they will always present a professional image.
  • Proper light exposure is maintained, even in darker rooms, with automatic low-light compensation. This is especially important in home offices, where the lighting in the room is typically insufficient.
  • Brilliant colors are designed to make you look your best and stand out from the background.
  • The camera field of view is 80 degrees – designed to show just you, but not too much of your surroundings.
  • The built-in direction microphone makes sure you’re heard clearly by focusing on your voice, and not the noise around you
  • For the best audio experience, Poly recommends you pair the Studio P5 up with one of the Poly headsets or personal speakerphones. Poly has made setup even easier by including a USB port right on the camera.
  • The status LED gives you quick confirmation of your call status and whether you’re on mute.
  • The camera body secures to the mounting clamp using a unique magnetized design, so it’s easy to set up and fits securely atop your laptop or display.
  • For added flexibility, you could also choose to attach it to a tripod mount.
  • The overall design is small and rugged, so it’s easy to take with you if you’re going between home and the office, or on the road
  • The Poly Lens Desktop app not only changes settings and keeps the camera’s firmware updated, but also helps with workspace setup and offer valuable health and wellness tips.
  • The Poly Lens cloud management gives IT powerful tools to manage and track devices from anywhere.
  • List Price $129
Poly Studio P5 graph

To make it easier to order and deploy, Poly is introducing the Poly Studio P5 Kits. Everything you need for a great audio and video experience, plus robust cloud management, all in one box that’s easy to buy and set up. There will be a range of options to support any workstyle.

Poly Studio P Series

POLY STUDIO P5 KIT
with Blackwire 3210

Professional webcam and single-ear corded headset

List Price $149
Poly Studio P Series

POLY STUDIO P5 KIT
with Blackwire 3325

Professional webcam and stereo corded headset

List Price $179

Poly Studio P Series

POLY STUDIO P5 KIT
with
Voyager 4220 UC

Professional webcam and stereo wireless headset

List Price $269

Poly Studio P Series

POLY STUDIO P5 KIT
with Poly Sync 20
+

Professional webcam and smart speakerphone

List Price $239

Poly Studio P15

Poly Studio P Series P15

The Poly Studio P15 is ideal for dedicated home offices and enclosed workspaces looking for the best audio and video performance. It includes everything you need in one sleek device, with advanced features that deliver a top-of-the-line experience. Just place it right on top of your display, connect to power and USB to your laptop, and you’re ready to go. You can even tripod-mount it for added flexibility. And just like all products in Studio P Series, the P15 can be remotely managed by IT using Poly Lens, including the advanced audio and video features.

The Poly Studio P15 is ideal for dedicated home offices and enclosed workspaces looking for the best audio and video performance. It includes everything you need in one sleek device, with advanced features that deliver a top-of-the-line experience. Just place it right on top of your display, connect to power and USB to your laptop, and you’re ready to go. You can even tripod-mount it for added flexibility. And just like all products in Studio P Series, the P15 can be remotely managed by IT using Poly Lens, including the advanced audio and video features.

  • 4K Resolution
  • High-performance image sensor
  • Optimized field of view
  • Automatic low-light compensation and brilliant colors
  • Automatic camera framing
Poly P15

Automatic camera framing is technology first developed for Poly’s meeting room solutions. In a personal use case, you want to be sure the camera is framed properly, even when you aren’t staying still. You may want to stand up while presenting. Or perhaps you have and adjustable standing desk. Or maybe you just don’t want to feel forced to stay glued to your chair all day. Studio P15 senses when you aren’t centered on camera and automatically adjusts. So all you have to worry about is the content of your meeting, and the system makes sure you’re seen clearly.

  • Integrated privacy shutter
  • Integrated speaker with acoustic suspension
  • Advanced microphone array
  • NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence technology

NoiseBlockAI listens for your voice and filters out other sounds in your workspace that could be a distraction. This includes keyboard typing, paper shuffling, fans and heaters, and other noises that are common in personal workspaces. Acoustic Fence listens for sounds and voices coming from outside your workspace – side conversations, other family members in your house, airplane and traffic noise, and more. These two technologies work together to keep the distractions that often occur when working remote from becoming a distraction during your calls. The list price for the Poly Studio P15 is $599

Poly Studio P21

P21

The Poly Studio P21 is ideal for users who want one device that handles the entire calling experience – video, audio, and display, all in one. Just plug it into power and connect your laptop over a single USB cable, and that’s it – you’re ready to go! Use any video app on your laptop, and Studio P21 gives you a dedicated display, and handles the entire audio and video experience. It’s the perfect balance between the simplicity of a dedicated video system, with the flexibility of working with any video app of your PC or Mac. When you’re not in meetings, you can use it as a second display for your laptop to give you more screen space. Plus, the thoughtful, stylish design will fit right into any workspace.

P21
  • Everything you need in one sleek, stylish device
  • Simple to set up and connect
  • Works with any app
  • Dedicated video display when you’re in calls, additional PC/Mac display when you’re not
  • 21-inch enterprise-grade display
  • Exceptional camera optics
  • Integrated ambient lighting
  • Powerful stereo speakers and microphone array
  • Easy to access controls put volume and mute right at your fingertips
  • The stand has mobile phone charging built right in, which is ideal if you are running back and forth in between meetings
  • The large LED status bar gives you quick confirmation of your call status and whether you’re on mute.
  • Extra USB ports built into the back allow you to connect other peripherals and free up the limited ports on your laptop or dock
  • And like with all Studio P products, the integrated privacy shutter provides extra privacy and security
  • List Price $815

If you would like to learn more about the new Poly Studio P Series solutions and when they will be available fill out the form to be notified or contact us directly.