Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System 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 Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms). Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller if you want the one that picks up voices farther away (20 ft vs 15 ft).
Both are Teams and Zoom certified appliance video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System | Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,306 | $3,332 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Huddle, Small |
| Camera | — | FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV |
| 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 | 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL |
| Dimensions | — | 89 x 700 x 110 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 2259g (base unit) | From 3.55 kg (7.82 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| Connections | Interfaces: USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, Wi-Fi; Bluetooth: 5.1; Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps | 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 Jabra and Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller has FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV; the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System doesn't list a camera spec.
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System: 8 microphone beamforming array, certified for rooms up to 4.5m x 6m. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup.
- Pickup: about 15 ft for the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System vs 20 ft for the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System: 2 years. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller if you want the one that picks up voices farther away (20 ft vs 15 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 Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller guide, see PanaCast 50 Video Bar System alternatives and ThinkSmart One Pro + Controller alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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