Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 50 and the AVer VB342 Pro? 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 if you want the one that costs $662 less and has the wider field of view (180° vs 84° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Pick the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2).
Both are USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 50 | AVer VB342 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,164 | $1,826 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | — | 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | — |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | — |
| Resolution | Panoramic-4K: 3840 x 1080 @ 30fps | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array | 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m |
| Dimensions | — | 737.8 x 125.5 x 115.5 mm |
| Weight | 2200g | 3.1 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45); USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0; 2m cable | USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI out (USB display adapter), RJ45 x2, Mini DIN 6 RS-232, 3.5 mm, USB 2.0 Type-A x2 |
Specs are AVer and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the AVer VB342 Pro has 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor; the Jabra PanaCast 50 doesn't list a camera spec.
- Field of view: Jabra PanaCast 50: 180° horizontal. AVer VB342 Pro: 84° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 50: 8 microphone beamforming array. AVer VB342 Pro: 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. AVer VB342 Pro: Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 years. AVer VB342 Pro: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 50 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the AVer VB342 Pro lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 50 if you want the one that costs $662 less and has the wider field of view (180° vs 84° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast 50
- Choose the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB342 Pro
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 50 guide and the AVer VB342 Pro guide, see PanaCast 50 alternatives and VB342 Pro alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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