Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 50 and the Poly Studio V52? 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 $3,585 less and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). Pick the Poly Studio V52 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet.
Both are USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 50 | Poly Studio V52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,164 | $4,749 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | — | 20 MP 4K |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | 110° diagonal |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | 5x digital |
| Resolution | Panoramic-4K: 3840 x 1080 @ 30fps | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W |
| Dimensions | — | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm |
| Weight | 2200g | 2.54 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year limited |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45); USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0; 2m cable | Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (disabled by default), 1 RJ-45, 1 RJ-11; HDMI: 2 HDMI-out (provisioning only); HDMI-in not supported; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.0 (audio sink not supported) |
Specs are Jabra and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Poly Studio V52 has 20 MP 4K; the Jabra PanaCast 50 doesn't list a camera spec.
- Field of view: Jabra PanaCast 50: 180° horizontal. Poly Studio V52: 110° diagonal. 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. Poly Studio V52: Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. Poly Studio V52: Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W.
- Zoom: Jabra PanaCast 50: Up to 6x lossless digital zoom. Poly Studio V52: 5x digital.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 years. Poly Studio V52: 1 year limited.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 50 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Poly Studio V52 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 50 if you want the one that costs $3,585 less and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast 50
- Choose the Poly Studio V52 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V52
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 50 guide and the Poly Studio V52 guide, see PanaCast 50 alternatives and Studio V52 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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