Choosing between the AVer FONE540 and the Yealink CP50? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer FONE540 if you want the one that is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Yealink CP50 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms).
Both are USB speakerphones; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| AVer FONE540 | Yealink CP50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $543 | $546 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Small, Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup | 8-element omnidirectional array |
| Pickup range | — | 6 m, 360° |
| Expansion | Daisy-chain up to three speakerphones or four microphones | Daisy-chain up to 8 mics with CPE40 over PoE cable |
| Power | 12V adapter | — |
| Dimensions | 8.66 x 7.14 x 1.94 in | — |
| Weight | 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) | — |
| Warranty | Speakerphone 2 years, accessories 1 year | — |
| Connections | Micro USB 2.0, LAN (IP remote access), expansion port, 3.5 mm phone-in, 3.5 mm line out | USB to PC/OPS; Ethernet to Yealink terminal or UVC camera |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: AVer FONE540: Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup. Yealink CP50: 8-element omnidirectional array.
- Platforms: the AVer FONE540 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Yealink CP50 lists BYOD/USB.
- Power: the AVer FONE540 runs on a power adapter; the Yealink CP50 on USB bus power.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer FONE540 if you want the one that is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer FONE540
- Choose the Yealink CP50 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms). Best for small, medium and large rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Yealink CP50
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Still deciding? Read the AVer FONE540 guide and the Yealink CP50 guide, see FONE540 alternatives and CP50 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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