Choosing between the Barco ClickShare Bar Core and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Barco ClickShare Bar Core if you want the one that costs $682 less and plugs into any laptop by USB. Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Barco ClickShare Bar Core | Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,650 | $3,332 |
| Platforms | BYOD/USB | Teams and Zoom |
| Mode | USB | Appliance |
| Camera | 4K, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV | FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup | 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex | 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL |
| Dimensions | 98 x 640 x 101 mm | 89 x 700 x 110 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 2500 g | From 3.55 kg (7.82 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| Connections | Video output: 4K @ 30 Hz; HDMI 1.4b or USB-C DP Alt Mode; USB-C 3.1 (DP) to screen, USB-A 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB-C 2.0 (side) | Ports: HDMI 2.1 out, HDMI 1.4 out, HDMI in, USB-C, USB-A, 2x Ethernet; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Barco and Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 4K, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV.
- Microphones: Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup.
- Pickup: about 13 ft for the Barco ClickShare Bar Core vs 20 ft for the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller.
- Speakers: Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL.
- Warranty: Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support.
- Platforms: the Barco ClickShare Bar Core lists BYOD/USB; the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller lists Teams and Zoom.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Bar Core if you want the one that costs $682 less and plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Barco ClickShare Bar Core
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom, runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode) and picks up voices farther away (20 ft vs 13 ft). Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller
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Still deciding? Read the Barco ClickShare Bar Core guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller guide, see ClickShare Bar Core alternatives and ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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