Choosing between the AVer VB150 and the Poly Studio V12? 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 $486 less and also supports Google Meet. Pick the Poly Studio V12 if you want the one that has the wider field of view (120° vs 110° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen.
Both are USB video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| AVer VB150 | Poly Studio V12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,000 | $1,486 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 4K lens, 1/2.8" Sony 4K Exmor CMOS, 8 MP | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus |
| Field of view | — | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5X | 5x digital |
| Microphones | 5-element beamforming array, 5 meters pickup | Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft |
| Speakers | Up to 94 dB SPL ±2dB at 0.5 m, 180 Hz to 20 KHz | Stereo, 2 x 5 W |
| Expansion | 1 expansion microphone, 1 expansion speakerphone | — |
| Power | — | PoE++ injector or USB-C power adapter (sold separately) |
| Dimensions | 350 x 66 x 86 mm | 2.63 x 22.7 x 3.07 in |
| Weight | 0.84 kg | 2.97 lb |
| Warranty | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year | 1 year limited |
| Connections | Output: Up to 4K/30; Interfaces: USB 3.2 Type-B, 4K HDMI output, RJ-45, USB 2.0 Type-A | Ports: 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A (mouse/keyboard only), 1 RJ-45 with PoE++; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are AVer and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: AVer VB150: 4K lens, 1/2.8" Sony 4K Exmor CMOS, 8 MP. Poly Studio V12: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus.
- Field of view: AVer VB150: 110° horizontal. Poly Studio V12: 120° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: AVer VB150: 5-element beamforming array, 5 meters pickup. Poly Studio V12: Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft.
- Speakers: AVer VB150: Up to 94 dB SPL ±2dB at 0.5 m, 180 Hz to 20 KHz. Poly Studio V12: Stereo, 2 x 5 W.
- Zoom: AVer VB150: 5X. Poly Studio V12: 5x digital.
- Warranty: AVer VB150: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year. Poly Studio V12: 1 year limited.
- Platforms: the AVer VB150 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Poly Studio V12 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VB150 if you want the one that costs $486 less, also supports 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 Poly Studio V12 if you want the one that has the wider field of view (120° vs 110° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V12
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VB150 guide and the Poly Studio V12 guide, see VB150 alternatives and Studio V12 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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