Choosing between the AVer M15W and the AVer U70i? Here's how they differ on platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the M15W if you want the one that costs $162 less and runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. Pick the U70i if you want a USB 4K doc cam/webcam with AI noise-reduction mic.
Both are USB document cameras; the difference is camera and power.
Side by side
| M15W | U70i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $596 | $758 |
| Zoom | 23x digital | 16x digital (via software) |
| Power | Built-in battery; DC 5V/2A | USB powered; <2.5 W with LED on |
| Weight | 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) | 1.5 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (battery and accessories 1 year) | 2 years |
| Sensor | 1/3.06" CMOS, 13 megapixels | 1/3.06" CMOS, 13MP |
| Frame rate | 60 fps (max.) | — |
| Shooting area | 426 x 313 mm (16.77" x 12.32") | Larger than A3: 440 x 330 mm |
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in, noise reduction switch |
| Size | Operating 518 x 84 x 351 mm; folded 280 x 84 x 42 mm | — |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps or 1080p 60fps (MJPEG) |
| Connections | Output: HDMI 4K / 1080p60 / 720p60; Wireless: P2P Wi-Fi, dual band (5 GHz recommended), 45 ft effective range; streams up to 4K@30fps; Ports: HDMI out, USB mini-B, USB-A (Wi-Fi dongle) | USB 2.0 (UVC), 1.5 m cable |
Specs are AVer's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Zoom: M15W: 23x digital. U70i: 16x digital (via software).
- Warranty: M15W: 3 years (battery and accessories 1 year). U70i: 2 years.
- Power: the M15W runs on battery or USB; the U70i on USB bus power.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the M15W if you want the one that costs $162 less, runs on battery, so it moves between rooms and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2). See the M15W
- Choose the U70i if you want a USB 4K doc cam/webcam with AI noise-reduction mic. See the U70i
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Still deciding? Read the M15W guide and the U70i guide, see M15W alternatives and U70i alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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