Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System and the AVer VB370A? 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 50 Video Bar System if you want the one that costs $1,513 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the AVer VB370A if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms) and plugs into any laptop by USB.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System | AVer VB370A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,306 | $4,819 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Medium, Large, Boardroom |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance | Appliance + USB |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | — |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array, certified for rooms up to 4.5m x 6m | 14 beamforming elements, 10 meters pickup |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | 96 dB SPL at 0.5 m peak, 110 Hz to 20 KHz |
| Expansion | — | Up to 2 daisy-chain mics, 1 speakerphone |
| Power | — | DC 12V/6.25A, 90W |
| Dimensions | — | 790 x 129 x 138 mm |
| Weight | 2259g (base unit) | 3.7 ±0.1 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | Interfaces: USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, Wi-Fi; Bluetooth: 5.1; Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps | Interfaces: HDMI out x2, HDMI in x1, USB Type-A x3, USB 3.0 Type-C (DP Alt Mode), RJ-45, line in, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE |
Specs are AVer and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System: 8 microphone beamforming array, certified for rooms up to 4.5m x 6m. AVer VB370A: 14 beamforming elements, 10 meters pickup.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. AVer VB370A: 96 dB SPL at 0.5 m peak, 110 Hz to 20 KHz.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System: 2 years. AVer VB370A: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System lists Teams and Zoom; the AVer VB370A lists Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System if you want the one that costs $1,513 less, is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports Teams. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System
- Choose the AVer VB370A if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms), plugs into any laptop by USB and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2). Best for medium and large rooms and boardrooms, with Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB370A
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System guide and the AVer VB370A guide, see PanaCast 50 Video Bar System alternatives and VB370A alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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