Choosing between the AVer CAM550 and the Yealink UVC86? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer CAM550 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Yealink UVC86 if you want the one that also suits classrooms.
Both are USB PTZ cameras for medium rooms to boardrooms; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| AVer CAM550 | Yealink UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,110 | $2,246 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Power | 12V/2A or PoE+ (802.3at) | — |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 190.5 x 173 mm | 210 x 156 x 156 mm (working) |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 3.27 kg |
| Warranty | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year | — |
| Connections | Outputs: USB 3.1 Type-B, HDMI 1.3, IP (RJ45) | USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A, VCH (RJ-45), HDMI out, 3.5 mm line-in |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Platforms: the AVer CAM550 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Yealink UVC86 lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer CAM550 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom. Best for medium and large rooms and boardrooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the AVer CAM550
- Choose the Yealink UVC86 if you want the one that also suits classrooms. Best for medium and large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Yealink UVC86
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Still deciding? Read the AVer CAM550 guide and the Yealink UVC86 guide, see CAM550 alternatives and UVC86 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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