Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS and the Barco ClickShare Bar Core? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS if you want the one that costs $635 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Barco ClickShare Bar Core if you want a wireless BYOD video bar, 4K camera, 1 Button.
Both are video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS | Barco ClickShare Bar Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,015 | $2,650 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | USB |
| Camera | — | 4K, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 50° | — |
| Zoom | Up to 4x digital zoom | — |
| Resolution | Up to 3840 x 1080 px | — |
| Microphones | 6 | 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup |
| Speakers | 1, 80Hz - 20000Hz | 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex |
| Dimensions | — | 98 x 640 x 101 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 2500 g |
| Warranty | — | 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration |
| Connections | Interfaces: USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm jack | 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) |
Specs are Barco and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Barco ClickShare Bar Core has 4K, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV; the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS doesn't list a camera spec.
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS: 6. Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS: 1, 80Hz - 20000Hz. Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Barco ClickShare Bar Core lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS if you want the one that costs $635 less, also supports Teams and Zoom and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast 40 VBS
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Bar Core if you want a wireless BYOD video bar, 4K camera, 1 Button. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Barco ClickShare Bar Core
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