Choosing between the AVer VC520 Pro3 and the Cisco Room Kit EQ? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the AVer VC520 Pro3 if you want the one that costs $22,038 less and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Cisco Room Kit EQ if you want the one that also supports Webex and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are room kits for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| AVer VC520 Pro3 | Cisco Room Kit EQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,098 | $24,136 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | Sony super-low-light 8M pixel, 1080p60, 36X total zoom (12X optical) | Quad Camera: 4 sensors up to 20 MP each, 1080p60 output |
| Field of view | — | 83° horizontal (wide lens), 50° (tele lenses) |
| Zoom | — | 7x (5x optical plus digital) |
| Microphones | — | Not included; up to 8 Cisco IP mics or AES67 (AV Integrator license) |
| Power | 12V/5A | — |
| Warranty | Camera/speakerphone 3 years, accessories 1 year | 90-day limited |
| Connections | — | Video inputs: 3x HDMI (up to 4K30), 1x USB-C (up to 4K30), 4x PoE++ for video over IP; Video outputs: 3x HDMI (up to 4K60); Network: Gigabit LAN, 4x PoE++ (90 W budget), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth (radio models) |
Specs are AVer and Cisco's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: AVer VC520 Pro3: Sony super-low-light 8M pixel, 1080p60, 36X total zoom (12X optical). Cisco Room Kit EQ: Quad Camera: 4 sensors up to 20 MP each, 1080p60 output.
- Field of view: AVer VC520 Pro3: 73° horizontal. Cisco Room Kit EQ: 83° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: the Cisco Room Kit EQ has not included; up to 8 Cisco IP mics or AES67 (AV Integrator license); the AVer VC520 Pro3 doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: AVer VC520 Pro3: Camera/speakerphone 3 years, accessories 1 year. Cisco Room Kit EQ: 90-day limited.
- Platforms: the AVer VC520 Pro3 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Room Kit EQ lists Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VC520 Pro3 if you want the one that costs $22,038 less and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VC520 Pro3
- Choose the Cisco Room Kit EQ if you want the one that also supports Webex, runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode) and has the wider field of view (83° vs 73° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for medium and large rooms, with Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Kit EQ
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VC520 Pro3 guide and the Cisco Room Kit EQ guide, see VC520 Pro3 alternatives and Room Kit EQ alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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