Choosing between the AVer U50+ and the AVer F17+? Here's how they differ on platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the U50+ if you want the one that costs $300 less. Pick the F17+ if you want the one that comes with a longer standard warranty (5 years vs 2).
Both are USB document cameras; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| U50+ | F17+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $550 |
| Zoom | 24X digital (via software) | 23X digital |
| Power | USB powered; 1.2W (LED on) | DC 12V 2A; 10 W lamp on |
| Weight | 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs) | 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years, advanced replacement |
| Sensor | 1/3.06" CMOS, 13 megapixels | 1/3.06" CMOS, 13MP |
| Frame rate | 60 fps (max.) | 60 fps (max) |
| Shooting area | Larger than A3 (297 x 420 mm) | Max. 23.82" x 15.95" (605 x 405 mm) |
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in and 3.5 mm jack |
| Size | Operating 388 x 233 x 395 mm; folded 242 x 187 x 44 mm | Operating 413 x 195 x 450 mm; folded 320 x 230 x 64 mm |
| Recording | — | Onboard AV recording to SD or USB |
| Connections | Output: MJPEG up to 4160x3120; YUV up to 1920x1080; Integrated USB-A cable, 1.5 m (PC connection and power) | HDMI output: 4K at 60/30 Hz, 1080p60, 720p60; Inputs/outputs: HDMI in, HDMI out, VGA in/out, USB-C (PC), USB-A (thumb drive), SD/SDHC up to 32GB, mic in, audio out |
Specs are AVer's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Zoom: U50+: 24X digital (via software). F17+: 23X digital.
- Warranty: U50+: 2 years. F17+: 5 years, advanced replacement.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the U50+ if you want the one that costs $300 less. See the U50+
- Choose the F17+ if you want the one that comes with a longer standard warranty (5 years vs 2). See the F17+
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Still deciding? Read the U50+ guide and the F17+ guide, see U50+ alternatives and F17+ alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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