When equipping small conference spaces with BYOD all-in-one video conferencing solutions, these two products come to mind: the Poly Studio R30 and the Logitech MeetUp. Both are designed to enhance your meeting experience but have distinct features that may suit different needs. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison.
Price and Ideal Use
Poly Studio R30: Priced at $559.95, this USB video bar is perfect for small conference spaces.
Logitech MeetUp: At $699.00, this original all-in-one conference cam is also tailored for small conference rooms.
Warranty and Box Contents
The Poly Studio R30 offers a 1-year limited warranty with an option for an enhanced warranty through Poly+. The box includes the Poly Studio R30 USB video bar, removable monitor clamp, power supply (4.9 ft), power cord (9 ft), USB 2.0 cable (Type-C to Type-A, 5m/16.4 ft), setup sheet, and removable privacy cap.
Logitech MeetUp comes with a 2-year limited hardware warranty with the option to extend an additional one year and three at the time of hardware purchase via Logitech Select. The package includes the MeetUp ConferenceCam, Remote control, USB cable: 16 ft (5 m), Power supply, Wall mount and hardware, and User documentation.
How to Setup
The Poly Studio R30 and Logitech MeetUp are easy to set up, requiring only two cables: AC Power and USB.
Watch these set up videos!
Video and Audio Capabilities
The R30 boasts Ultra HD (4K) video resolution, with a field of view (FOV) of 120° DFOV (Diagonal Field of View) and 110° HFOV (Horizontal Field of View). It features up to 5x zoom, a 3-element beamforming array, Poly’s Acoustic Clarity, Poly NoiseBlockAI, and Poly Acoustic Fence technology.
MeetUp also offers 4K Ultra HD video with a 120° DFOV and 113° HFOV. It has a 5x HD zoom and is equipped with Logitech RightSound technology for better audio clarity.
Tracking, Framing, and PTZ
Poly Studio R30 offers an automatic meeting experience powered by Poly DirectorAI technology, including group framing, people framing (preview), speaker framing, presenter tracking and conversation mode (preview), and manual pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) control through the Poly Lens Desktop App. Learn more about Poly Studio R30 Tracking Modes.
The Logitech MeetUp includes three camera position presets, motorized PTZ, and RightSight: Human figure detection, Auto-frame participants at meeting start, Auto-frame participants on-demand, Auto-reframe when participants enter, leave, or change positions.
Additional Features
The Poly Studio R30 provides an adjustable monitor clamp, standard Tripod thread, inverted mounting option, built-in USB-A ports for wireless headset adapters or other peripherals such as a USB hub, and a status LED indicating calling and mute states. Optional accessories include a Bluetooth remote control and wall mount.
MeetUp features RightLight technology for low-light compensation, video noise reduction, and low-light saturation optimization. Use as a Bluetooth speakerphone and pair MeetUp with your smartphone or tablet to enjoy outstanding audio clarity, volume, and range. Don’t want to drill? No problem. By attaching to the VESA mounting points behind the display, the optional TV Mount for MeetUp lets you position MeetUp above or below the display without drilling new holes.
Compatibility and Manageability
The Logitech MeetUp and Poly Studio R30 are certified and compatible with major video conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.
Choosing between the Poly Studio R30 and Logitech MeetUp depends on your specific needs and preferences. Both are excellent choices for small meeting spaces, but your preference for certain features will guide your decision. If you would like help or want to book a virtual or in-person demo to see these devices in action, contact Call One, Inc. We can show you these devices and more from our Customer Experience Center.
Call One, Inc. is a nationally certified women’s business enterprise and woman-owned small business headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL. We are B2B and provide professional-grade audio and video solutions for personal and team workspaces. We believe in the fundamental principle that people do business with people. Our passion is to help people do their business better by simplifying access to business communications and collaboration technology.
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At first glance, the Poly Studio R30 and Poly Studio P15 look almost identical and have similar dimensions. This article includes a side-by-side comparison chart to help you see the primary differences.
Poly Studio R30
The Poly Studio P15 is part of the Poly Studio P Series of audio and video devices designed for personal use. The Poly Studio R30 joins the family of all-in-one video bars for small to large meeting rooms, including the original Poly Studio premium USB video bar and Poly Studio X Series.
Poly Lens ties it all together by providing a single pane of glass to remotely inventory, monitor, and troubleshoot supported Poly devices across the entire organization.
Poly Studio P15
Call One, Inc. is an authorized Poly Platinum Reseller who can help with your organization’s audio and video device needs. How can we help?
100 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response Output: 84 dBSPL @ 1000 Hz @ 1 meter at maximum volume
100 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response Output: 80 dBA @ 1000 Hz @ 1 meter at maximum volume
INTERFACES
1x USB 3.0 Type-C port (with USB 2.0 compatibility) 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports Power connector Kensington security lock 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking for manageability; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible Bluetooth® 4.2
1x USB 3.0 Type-C port (with USB 2.0 compatibility) 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports Power connector Kensington security lock
POWER REQUIREMENTS
External DC power supply: 12V/3A
External DC power supply: 12V/3A
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 8.1, 10, 11 Mac OS 10.10 or higher USB 3.0 required for 4K video
Windows version 8.1, 10 or later Mac OS 10.10 or higher USB 3.0 required for 4K video
DEVICE DRIVER SUPPORT
USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 UVC/UAC Plug and Play Compatible
USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 UVC/UAC Plug and Play Compatible
COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with any application that supports standard USB/UVC standards Certified for Zoom Room and Microsoft Teams
Certified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications Compatible with any application that supports standard USB/UVC standards
MANAGEABILITY
Cloud: Poly Lens service Local (Windows/Mac): Poly Lens Desktop App
Cloud: Poly Lens service Local (Windows/Mac): Poly Lens Desktop App
SECURITY
802.1x support Certificate management
N/A
OTHER FEATURES
Adjustable monitor clamp Standard Tripod thread Inverted mounting option USB-A ports built-in for wireless headset adapters or other peripherals as a USB hub Status LED indicates calling and mute state
Integrated privacy shutter Adjustable monitor clamp Tripod ready USB-A ports built-in for wireless headset adapters or other peripherals as a USB hub Status LED indicates calling and mute state
DIMENSIONS
With monitor clamp: 17.5 W x 3.4 H x 3.2 D (Inches) 445 W x 86 H x 81 D (Millimeters) 1lb 13oz / 822g Without monitor clamp: 17.5 W x 2.7 H x 3.2 D (Inches) 445 W x 68 H x 81 D (Millimeters) 1lb 10oz / 737g
OPERATING CONDITIONS With monitor clamp: 17 W x 3 H x 3 D (Inches) 425 W x 70 H x 78 D (MM)) Without monitor clamp: 17 W x 2.5 H x 3 D (Inches) 425 W x 65 H x 78 D (MM)
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature: 0° C to +40° C Relative humidity: 15% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Altitude: Up to 16,000 ft
Temperature: 0° C to +40° C Relative humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Poly Studio R30 USB video bar Removable monitor clamp Power supply (4.9 ft) Power cord (9 ft) USB 2.0 cable (Type-C to Type-A, 5m/16.4 ft) Setup sheet Removable privacy cap
Poly Studio P15 USB video bar Removable monitor clamp Power supply Power cord USB-C cable (separate adapter required to connect to USB-A port on PC/Mac, not included) Setup sheet
WARRANTY
1-year limited warranty included Poly+ enhanced support available
2-year limited warranty included Poly+ enhanced support available
DISPLAY
N/A (Mac or PC)
N/A (number of displays depends on PC/Mac)
USB CONNECTION TO PC OR MAC FOR VIDEO CALLS
Yes
Yes
STANDARDS-BASED (H.323 AND SIP) VIDEO
Through Mac/PC
Through Mac/PC
Watch the Poly Studio R30 vs. Poly Studio P15 Comparison Video!
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