Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 50 and the Logitech Rally Bar Mini? 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 $1,960 less and has the wider field of view (180° vs 113° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Pick the Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 50 | Logitech Rally Bar Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,164 | $3,124 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | — | 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15° |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal (163° x 110° total coverage) |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | 4X HD digital zoom |
| Resolution | Panoramic-4K: 3840 x 1080 @ 30fps | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W) |
| Dimensions | — | 91.4 x 719 x 101 mm |
| Weight | 2200g | 4.03 kg (8.88 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45); USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0; 2m cable | Video out/in: 2 x HDMI out (up to 1080p), 1 x HDMI in; USB: 3x Type A, 1x Type C; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Specs are Jabra and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Logitech Rally Bar Mini has 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15°; the Jabra PanaCast 50 doesn't list a camera spec.
- Field of view: Jabra PanaCast 50: 180° horizontal. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 113° 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. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W).
- Zoom: Jabra PanaCast 50: Up to 6x lossless digital zoom. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 4X HD digital zoom.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 years. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available).
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 50 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Logitech Rally Bar Mini lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 50 if you want the one that costs $1,960 less and has the wider field of view (180° vs 113° 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 Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar Mini
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