Choosing between the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone and the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone if you want the one that costs $78 less and also supports Google Meet. Pick the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone if you want the one that works with appliance-mode rooms and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Side by side
| AVer 20m Expansion Microphone | Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $323 | $401 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams and Zoom |
| Mode | USB | Appliance |
| Microphones | — | 3-microphone array |
| Pickup range | — | 6 m (20 ft), 360° |
| Talk time | — | Up to 12 hours |
| Connections | RJ45 audio expansion port on the video bar | Wireless: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone has 3-microphone array; the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone doesn't list microphones.
- Platforms: the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone lists Teams and Zoom.
- Power: the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone runs on its host system; the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone if you want the one that costs $78 less and also supports Google Meet. It pairs with the VB342 Pro and VB350. See the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone
- Choose the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone if you want the one that works with appliance-mode rooms and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. It pairs with the MeetingBar A30, MeetingBar A40, SmartVision 40 and others. See the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone
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Still deciding? Read the AVer 20m Expansion Microphone guide and the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone guide, see 20m Expansion Microphone alternatives and VCM36-W Wireless Microphone alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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