Choosing between the AVer VB150 and the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer VB150 if you want the one that costs $3,187 less and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro if you want a wireless BYOD video bar, dual screen, speaker tracking.
Both are USB video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| AVer VB150 | Barco ClickShare Bar Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $4,187 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 4K lens, 1/2.8" Sony 4K Exmor CMOS, 8 MP | 4K/1080p/720p at 30 fps, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV |
| Zoom | 5X | — |
| Microphones | 5-element beamforming array, 5 meters pickup | 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup |
| Speakers | Up to 94 dB SPL ±2dB at 0.5 m, 180 Hz to 20 KHz | 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex |
| Expansion | 1 expansion microphone, 1 expansion speakerphone | — |
| Dimensions | 350 x 66 x 86 mm | 98 x 640 x 101 mm |
| Weight | 0.84 kg | 2500 g |
| Warranty | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year | 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration |
| Connections | Output: Up to 4K/30; Interfaces: USB 3.2 Type-B, 4K HDMI output, RJ-45, USB 2.0 Type-A | Video output: 4K @ 30 Hz or 2 x 1080p @ 30 Hz; HDMI 1.4b or USB-C DP Alt Mode; Video input: USB-C DP Alt Mode, 4K @ 30 Hz; USB-C 3.1 (DP) to screen, USB-C 3.1 (DP) input, USB-A 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB-C 2.0 (side) |
Specs are AVer and Barco's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: AVer VB150: 4K lens, 1/2.8" Sony 4K Exmor CMOS, 8 MP. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 4K/1080p/720p at 30 fps, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV.
- Microphones: AVer VB150: 5-element beamforming array, 5 meters pickup. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup.
- Speakers: AVer VB150: Up to 94 dB SPL ±2dB at 0.5 m, 180 Hz to 20 KHz. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex.
- Warranty: AVer VB150: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration.
- Platforms: the AVer VB150 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VB150 if you want the one that costs $3,187 less, also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 1). Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB150
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro if you want a wireless BYOD video bar, dual screen, speaker tracking. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VB150 guide and the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro guide, see VB150 alternatives and ClickShare Bar Pro alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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