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AVer VB342 Pro: price, specs, room size

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The AVer VB342 Pro is a video bar for small and medium rooms. This guide covers price, room size, Teams, Zoom and Google Meet support, what's in the box and how it compares.

AVer VB342 Pro: price, specs, room size
AVer VB342 Pro ($1,826): 4K PTZ USB video bar, 15x zoom, small/medium rooms. Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.

Quick facts

Spec Detail
Price $1,826
Part number COMVB342P
Best for Small and medium rooms
Platforms Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB
Mode USB
Camera 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor
Microphones 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup
Speakers Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m

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What is the VB342 Pro?

The AVer VB342 Pro is a USB video bar with a real mechanical pan-tilt 4K camera (3x optical, 15x total zoom), not a fixed wide lens. That lets it frame people further down the table than most bars in its price range.

It has a 10-mic beamforming array with 8 m pickup, 12W stereo speakers, AI framing (SmartFrame, SmartSpeaker, Smart Gallery via PTZApp 2), gesture control and an adjustable audio fence. A single USB-C cable carries video, audio and HDMI out to the display.

It is a BYOD/room-PC device, not an appliance. AVer lists certification for Microsoft Teams, Zoom and RingCentral, and it includes a 3-year camera warranty.

Who the VB342 Pro is for

  • Good fit: small and medium rooms; BYOD rooms and PC-based rooms, where any meeting app has to work.
  • Skip it for: rooms that want one-touch join with no PC (pick an appliance bar).

How much does the VB342 Pro cost?

The VB342 Pro is $1,826. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the VB342 Pro price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms. Price and total room cost

What size room is the VB342 Pro for?

We recommend it for small rooms (4–6 people) and medium rooms (6–10 people). Microphones: 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup. Field of view: 84° horizontal. Room size details

Does the VB342 Pro work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet?

It's certified for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and works with any app over USB, including Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and Webex. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a camera, microphone and speaker in any meeting app. Platform details

What's in the box

  • VB342 Pro unit
  • Power cable (3 m)
  • USB 2.0 Type-B to Type-A cable 5m
  • USB 3.1 Type-A to Type-C adapter
  • Wall-mount bracket and screws
  • Remote control
  • Velcro (x2)
  • Wall-mount drill paper
  • QR code card

VB342 Pro vs similar video bars

Model Brand Rooms Camera Field of view Microphones Price
VB342 Pro AVer Small, Medium 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor — 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup $1,826
VB350 AVer Medium, Large 4K dual-lens: 3X varifocal PTZ lens + fixed wide lens, 18X zoom Varifocal 92°/81°/50° (D/H/V); fixed 113°/105°/71° 14-element beamforming array, 10 meters pickup $3,072
PanaCast 50 Jabra Small, Medium — Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° 8 microphone beamforming array $1,164
Rally Bar Logitech Medium, Large 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m $3,859

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FAQ

Is the VB342 Pro certified for Teams and Zoom?

AVer lists it as certified for Microsoft Teams, Zoom and RingCentral, and it works with Google Meet and other USB apps.

Does it need a PC?

Yes. It is a USB video bar that connects to a laptop or room PC over USB 3.1 Type-C; a built-in USB-to-HDMI adapter drives the display.

What is the mic pickup range?

Up to 8 meters (27 ft) from the 10-element beamforming array.

Can I add microphones?

Yes. One RJ45 port supports AVer's expansion microphone or expansion speakerphone.

Where is the VB342 Pro manual?

AVer publishes it: VB342 Pro user manual (PDF).

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