Choosing between the AVer PTZ211 and the Yealink UVC86? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer PTZ211 if you want the one that costs $596 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Yealink UVC86 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms).
Both are USB PTZ cameras; the difference is camera and power.
Side by side
| AVer PTZ211 | Yealink UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650 | $2,246 |
| Rooms | Large, Classroom | Medium, Large, Boardroom, Classroom |
| Zoom | 12X optical, 1X digital | — |
| Power | PoE+; 19W | — |
| Dimensions | — | 210 x 156 x 156 mm (working) |
| Weight | — | 3.27 kg |
| Warranty | Camera 5 years | — |
| Connections | Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB; Audio input: Mic in, line in; Network: 10/100/1000 Base-T; RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, NDI | USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A, VCH (RJ-45), HDMI out, 3.5 mm line-in |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Power: the AVer PTZ211 runs on PoE (one network cable); the Yealink UVC86 on a power adapter.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer PTZ211 if you want the one that costs $596 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Best for large rooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the AVer PTZ211
- Choose the Yealink UVC86 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms). Best for medium and large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Yealink UVC86
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Still deciding? Read the AVer PTZ211 guide and the Yealink UVC86 guide, see PTZ211 alternatives and UVC86 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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