Choosing between the AVer VC520 Pro3 and the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2? 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 $48,746 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms) and also supports Webex.
Side by side
| AVer VC520 Pro3 | Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,098 | $50,844 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large | Large, Boardroom |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | Sony super-low-light 8M pixel, 1080p60, 36X total zoom (12X optical) | Quad Camera, 1080p up to 60 fps |
| Field of view | — | 83° wide lens, 50° tele lenses |
| Zoom | — | 7x (5x optical plus digital) |
| Power | 12V/5A | — |
| Warranty | Camera/speakerphone 3 years, accessories 1 year | 1-year limited |
| Connections | — | Video inputs: 5x HDMI 2.0 (up to 5K30 on inputs 1–4), 1x USB-C (up to 5K30), 1x USB-A; Video outputs: 3x HDMI 2.0 (output 1 up to 8K30 in a future release; 4K60 today); Audio inputs: 4x 48 V phantom mic inputs (Euroblock), up to 8 digital mics over PoE; Network: 1G LAN, 10G peripheral port, 8x PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (120 W), Wi-Fi 6E (radio versions) |
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 Pro G2: Quad Camera, 1080p up to 60 fps.
- Field of view: AVer VC520 Pro3: 73° horizontal. Cisco Room Kit Pro G2: 83°. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Warranty: AVer VC520 Pro3: Camera/speakerphone 3 years, accessories 1 year. Cisco Room Kit Pro G2: 1-year limited.
- Platforms: the AVer VC520 Pro3 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 lists Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AVer VC520 Pro3 if you want the one that costs $48,746 less, is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports 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 Pro G2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms), also supports Webex and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for large rooms and boardrooms, with Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2
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Still deciding? Read the AVer VC520 Pro3 guide and the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 guide, see VC520 Pro3 alternatives and Room Kit Pro G2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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