Cisco's current meeting room line runs RoomOS and is built first for Webex, with support for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms on many models. Logitech, Poly and Yealink offer comparable video bars and room kits that are usually Teams-, Zoom- and Google Meet-ready out of the box. Choose Cisco if you are a Webex shop already managing devices in Control Hub; choose one of the others if Teams, Zoom or Meet is your main platform or you want more choice in price and room size.
Cisco's room devices at a glance
| Cisco device | What it is | Typical room |
|---|---|---|
| Room Bar | All-in-one video bar | Huddle and small rooms |
| Room Bar Pro | Larger all-in-one bar | Medium to large rooms |
| Room Kit EQ / EQX | Modular codec kit with cameras, mics and displays | Large rooms, boardrooms |
| Room Kit Pro | Modular codec for custom integrated rooms | Boardrooms, divisible rooms |
| Board Pro | Touch board with built-in camera and audio | Small to medium collaboration rooms |
| Desk Pro / Desk | Personal desk video devices | Offices, focus rooms |
| Room Navigator | Touch controller or room booking panel | Any Cisco room |
The older DX80 desk device and earlier SX/MX systems are discontinued. If you are replacing a DX80, look at a current personal device such as the Neat Frame or Neat Board 32.
Platform support
- Webex: native on all RoomOS devices, managed in Webex Control Hub.
- Microsoft Teams Rooms: supported on current Cisco room devices running Teams Rooms on Android. The device then uses Teams management tools.
- Zoom Rooms: Cisco lists Zoom Rooms support for Room Bar, Room Bar Pro, Room Kit EQ/EQX, Room Kit Pro, Board Pro G3 and Desk Pro on recent RoomOS releases. Devices are registered to Webex and managed in Control Hub, with a Zoom Rooms license and activation code.
- Google Meet: not a native Cisco room mode. If Meet is your platform, use Google Meet hardware.
Check Cisco's documentation for the exact model and software requirements before you buy for a non-Webex platform.
Cisco vs Logitech, Poly and Yealink
| Cisco | Logitech | Poly | Yealink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native platform | Webex | Teams, Zoom, Meet | Teams, Zoom | Teams, Zoom |
| Other platforms | Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms on many models | Webex via interop or BYOD | Meet on many Studio X models, BYOD | BYOD |
| Management | Control Hub | Logitech Sync + platform portal | Poly Lens + platform portal | Yealink Management Cloud + platform portal |
| USB/BYOD mode | Some models | Most bars | Most bars | Most bars |
| Range | Bars, codecs, boards, desk | Bars, kits, cameras, boards | Bars, codecs, phones, headsets | Bars, kits, boards, phones |
Every brand's devices join Webex meetings from Teams or Zoom through direct guest join or a browser, so your choice of hardware doesn't lock out other meetings. See join Zoom or Google Meet from a Teams Room.
Alternatives by Cisco model
| If you're looking at | Comparable options we carry |
|---|---|
| Room Bar (small rooms) | Logitech Rally Bar Mini + Tap IP, Poly Studio X32, Neat Bar Generation 2 |
| Room Bar Pro (medium-large) | Logitech Rally Bar, Logitech Rally Bar 2, Poly Studio X52, Poly Studio X72 |
| Room Kit EQ / Pro (large, custom) | Poly G7500, Logitech Rally Plus, Poly Studio 7 Room Compute |
| Board Pro | Neat Board 50, Neat Board Pro, Logitech Rally Board 65 |
| Room Navigator (booking panel) | Logitech Tap Scheduler, Neat Pad Generation 2, Poly TC10 |
For a center-of-table 360-degree view, the Neat Center works as a companion camera and mic in Neat rooms.
Pricing, manuals, mounts and warranty
- Price: Cisco sells through partners, and pricing depends on hardware, software subscription and support contract. Get a current quote from a Cisco partner; we don't publish Cisco prices. See video bar prices explained for typical ranges across brands.
- Manuals and setup: Cisco publishes installation guides and admin guides for each device on its support site. Setup usually means running the first-time wizard and registering the device to Webex (Control Hub activation code) or to Teams or Zoom.
- Mounting kits: Cisco offers model-specific wall, screen and floor-stand mounts. For general mounting options, see video bar mounting options.
- Warranty check: look up the serial number through Cisco's support tools or ask the partner who sold the device; coverage depends on whether a service contract was purchased.
Deciding between Cisco and another brand? Send us your platform and room list and we'll price an equivalent setup, or browse side-by-side comparisons.
Related guides
- Microsoft Teams Rooms vs Zoom Rooms: Which Is Better?
- Cisco Room Bar Pro alternatives compared
- Firmware Management for Meeting Room Devices Explained
- Google Meet Certified Hardware and Compatible Devices
- Google Meet Hardware: Devices, Licenses and Setup
- Logitech Rally Bar vs Cisco Room Bar Pro: which to buy?
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