Choosing between the AVer VB342 Pro and the Poly Studio V52? 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 $2,923 less and picks up voices farther away (27 ft vs 20 ft). Pick the Poly Studio V52 if you want a USB version of the X52 for PC-based mid-size rooms.
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| AVer VB342 Pro | Poly Studio V52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,826 | $4,749 |
| Camera | 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor | 20 MP 4K |
| Field of view | — | 110° diagonal |
| Zoom | — | 5x digital |
| Microphones | 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft |
| Speakers | Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m | Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W |
| Dimensions | 737.8 x 125.5 x 115.5 mm | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.54 kg |
| Warranty | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year | 1 year limited |
| 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 | Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (disabled by default), 1 RJ-45, 1 RJ-11; HDMI: 2 HDMI-out (provisioning only); HDMI-in not supported; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.0 (audio sink not supported) |
Specs are AVer and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: AVer VB342 Pro: 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor. Poly Studio V52: 20 MP 4K.
- Field of view: AVer VB342 Pro: 84° horizontal. Poly Studio V52: 110° diagonal. 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. Poly Studio V52: Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft.
- Pickup: about 27 ft for the AVer VB342 Pro vs 20 ft for the Poly Studio V52.
- Speakers: AVer VB342 Pro: Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m. Poly Studio V52: Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W.
- Warranty: AVer VB342 Pro: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year. Poly Studio V52: 1 year limited.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that costs $2,923 less, picks up voices farther away (27 ft vs 20 ft) and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 1). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB342 Pro
- Choose the Poly Studio V52 if you want a USB version of the X52 for PC-based mid-size rooms. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V52
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VB342 Pro guide and the Poly Studio V52 guide, see VB342 Pro alternatives and Studio V52 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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