Choosing between the AVer FONE540 and the Yealink CP965? 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 Google Meet. Pick the Yealink CP965 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and signs in to the platform itself, with no computer.
Side by side
| AVer FONE540 | Yealink CP965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $570 | $581 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Small, Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Display | — | 5-inch multi-touch, 720 x 1280 |
| Microphones | Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup | 12-mic array for voice pickup + 1 for noise cancellation |
| Pickup range | — | 6 m (20 ft), 360° |
| Expansion | Daisy-chain up to three speakerphones or four microphones | CPW65 wireless DECT expansion mics |
| Power | 12V adapter | Power over Ethernet |
| 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 | Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: AVer FONE540: Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup. Yealink CP965: 12-mic array for voice pickup + 1 for noise cancellation.
- Platforms: the AVer FONE540 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Yealink CP965 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the AVer FONE540 runs on a power adapter; the Yealink CP965 on PoE (one network cable).
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 Google Meet. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer FONE540
- Choose the Yealink CP965 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and signs in to the platform itself, with no computer. Best for small, medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink CP965
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Still deciding? Read the AVer FONE540 guide and the Yealink CP965 guide, see FONE540 alternatives and CP965 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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