Choosing between the Cisco Codec EQ and the Cisco Codec Pro G2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Codec EQ if you want the one that costs $21,389 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Codec Pro G2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms) and also supports Zoom.
Both are appliance+USB room system codecs; the difference is audio and price.
Side by side
| Codec EQ | Codec Pro G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12,457 | $33,846 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large | Large, Boardroom |
| Platforms | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | Up to 8 Cisco IP mics; AES67 with AV Integrator license | — |
| Power | 100–240 VAC; 18 W active | Up to 270 W |
| Dimensions | 47.3 x 4.4 x 20.2 cm (18.6 x 1.7 x 8.0 in) | 43.4 x 6.6 x 25.2 cm (16.9 x 2.6 x 9.9 in) |
| Weight | 2.33 kg (5.1 lb) | 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) |
| Warranty | 90-day limited | 1-year limited |
| Displays | Up to three screens | — |
| Video standards | H.264, H.265, H.263, AV1 | — |
| 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); Audio inputs: 3x mini-jack analog, HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, PoE++ audio over IP; Network: Gigabit LAN, 4x PoE++ (90 W budget), Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth (radio models) | 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 (up to 4K60; 8K30 on output 1 in a future release); Audio inputs: 4x 48 V phantom mic inputs (Euroblock), HDMI, USB, up to 8 digital mics over PoE; Audio outputs: 2x balanced line out (Euroblock), HDMI, USB, AES67 over IP; Network: 1G LAN, 10G peripheral port, 8x PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (120 W), Wi-Fi 6E (radio versions) |
Specs are Cisco's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Codec EQ has up to 8 Cisco IP mics; AES67 with AV Integrator license; the Codec Pro G2 doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Codec EQ: 90-day limited. Codec Pro G2: 1-year limited.
- Platforms: the Codec EQ lists Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB; the Codec Pro G2 lists Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Codec EQ if you want the one that costs $21,389 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Best for medium and large rooms, with Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB. See the Codec EQ
- Choose the Codec Pro G2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms) and also supports Zoom. Best for large rooms and boardrooms, with Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Codec Pro G2
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Still deciding? Read the Codec EQ guide and the Codec Pro G2 guide, see Codec EQ alternatives and Codec Pro G2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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