Choosing between the AVer VB342 Pro and the Logitech Rally Bar? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that costs $2,033 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| AVer VB342 Pro | Logitech Rally Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,826 | $3,859 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Medium, Large |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor | 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° |
| Field of view | — | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) |
| Zoom | — | 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital) |
| Microphones | 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m |
| Speakers | Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m | 2 x 70 mm, 8W |
| Dimensions | 737.8 x 125.5 x 115.5 mm | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 7.08 kg (15.61 lb) |
| Warranty | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) |
| Connections | USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI out (USB display adapter), RJ45 x2, Mini DIN 6 RS-232, 3.5 mm, USB 2.0 Type-A x2 | Video out/in: 2 x HDMI out (up to 1080p), 1 x HDMI in; USB: 3x Type A, 1x Type C; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Specs are AVer and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: AVer VB342 Pro: 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor. Logitech Rally Bar: 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15°.
- Field of view: AVer VB342 Pro: 84° horizontal. Logitech Rally Bar: 82° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: AVer VB342 Pro: 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup. Logitech Rally Bar: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m.
- Pickup: about 27 ft for the AVer VB342 Pro vs 23 ft for the Logitech Rally Bar.
- Speakers: AVer VB342 Pro: Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m. Logitech Rally Bar: 2 x 70 mm, 8W.
- Warranty: AVer VB342 Pro: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year. Logitech Rally Bar: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available).
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that costs $2,033 less, is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB342 Pro
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VB342 Pro guide and the Logitech Rally Bar guide, see VB342 Pro alternatives and Rally Bar alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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