Choosing between the AVer VB350 and the Yealink MeetingBar A50? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer VB350 if you want the one that costs $346 less and also supports Google Meet. Pick the Yealink MeetingBar A50 if you want the one that runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are video bars for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| AVer VB350 | Yealink MeetingBar A50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,072 | $3,418 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 4K dual-lens: 3X varifocal PTZ lens + fixed wide lens, 18X zoom | 3 x 50MP (1 wide + 2 tele), 4K30 / 1080p60, 8x digital zoom |
| Field of view | Varifocal 92°/81°/50° (D/H/V); fixed 113°/105°/71° | Wide: DFOV 110°, HFOV 98°; Tele: HFOV 41.6° |
| Microphones | 14-element beamforming array, 10 meters pickup | Built-in 16 MEMS microphone array; supports 3 expansion mics |
| Pickup range | — | 10 m |
| Speakers | Up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m | 4 x 5 W (4 x 10 W max), 80-20 kHz |
| Dimensions | 791 x 128 x 126 mm | 910 x 102 x 88 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 8.5 kg (N.W/CTN) |
| Warranty | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year | 2-year limited hardware warranty |
| Connections | USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI out (4K via USB display adapter), RJ45 x2, Mini DIN 6 RS-232, 3.5 mm, USB 2.0 Type-A x3 | Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0; Ports: USB-A 3.0, USB-B 3.0, USB-C 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x VCH (RJ-45), 2x HDMI out, 3.5 mm line-in/out |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: AVer VB350: 4K dual-lens: 3X varifocal PTZ lens + fixed wide lens, 18X zoom. Yealink MeetingBar A50: 3 x 50MP (1 wide + 2 tele), 4K30 / 1080p60, 8x digital zoom.
- Field of view: AVer VB350: 105° horizontal. Yealink MeetingBar A50: 98° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: AVer VB350: 14-element beamforming array, 10 meters pickup. Yealink MeetingBar A50: Built-in 16 MEMS microphone array; supports 3 expansion mics.
- Speakers: AVer VB350: Up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m. Yealink MeetingBar A50: 4 x 5 W (4 x 10 W max), 80-20 kHz.
- Warranty: AVer VB350: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year. Yealink MeetingBar A50: 2-year limited hardware warranty.
- Platforms: the AVer VB350 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Yealink MeetingBar A50 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VB350 if you want the one that costs $346 less and also supports Google Meet. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB350
- Choose the Yealink MeetingBar A50 if you want the one that runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink MeetingBar A50
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VB350 guide and the Yealink MeetingBar A50 guide, see VB350 alternatives and MeetingBar A50 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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