Choosing between the AVer PTZ211 and the AVer TR211? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the PTZ211 if you want the one that costs $825 less. Pick the TR211 if you want a 1080p60 AI tracking PTZ, 12x zoom, NDI HX3, PoE+.
Both are USB PTZ cameras for large rooms; the difference is camera and power.
Side by side
| PTZ211 | TR211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650 | $2,475 |
| Field of view | — | 78° (wide) to 7° (tele) diagonal |
| Zoom | 12X optical, 1X digital | 12x optical |
| Resolution | — | 1080p/720p, up to 60 fps |
| Power | PoE+; 19W | PoE+ (802.3at) or 12V; 18W |
| Warranty | Camera 5 years | Camera 5 years, accessories 1 year |
| Sensor | 2MP | 1/2.8" CMOS, 2 MP |
| Pan / tilt | ±170° / +90° to -30° | -170° to +170° / -30° to +90° |
| NDI | NDI/HX3 | NDI/HX3 |
| Size / weight | 180 x 192 x 145 mm; 2.0 kg | 180 x 145 x 192 mm; 2.0 kg |
| Tracking modes | — | Presenter, Zone, Hybrid, Gesture Control |
| Control | — | RS-232/RS-422/IP; VISCA, PELCO-D, CGI |
| Connections | Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB; Audio input: Mic in, line in; Network: 10/100/1000 Base-T; RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, NDI | Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB 3.0 (4 simultaneous) |
Specs are AVer's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Zoom: PTZ211: 12X optical, 1X digital. TR211: 12x optical.
- Warranty: PTZ211: Camera 5 years. TR211: Camera 5 years, accessories 1 year.
- Power: the PTZ211 runs on PoE (one network cable); the TR211 on a power adapter.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PTZ211 if you want the one that costs $825 less. Best for large rooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the PTZ211
- Choose the TR211 if you want a 1080p60 AI tracking PTZ, 12x zoom, NDI HX3, PoE+. Best for large rooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the TR211
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Still deciding? Read the PTZ211 guide and the TR211 guide, see PTZ211 alternatives and TR211 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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