Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 50 and the Yealink SmartVision 40? 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 also supports Zoom. Pick the Yealink SmartVision 40 if you want a dual 48MP USB AV bar for Windows Teams Rooms, small-medium.
Both are USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 50 | Yealink SmartVision 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,164 | $1,191 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams |
| Camera | — | 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | DFOV 120° |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | — |
| Resolution | Panoramic-4K: 3840 x 1080 @ 30fps | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array | 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics |
| Pickup range | — | 6 m (4 m quality range) |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | 2 x 10 W stereo |
| Dimensions | — | 650 x 62 x 80 mm |
| Weight | 2200g | 5.54 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Connections | USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45); USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0; 2m cable | USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A, USB-C, VCH (RJ-45), 3.5 mm line-in/out, HDMI out, Wi-Fi |
Specs are Jabra and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Yealink SmartVision 40 has 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom; the Jabra PanaCast 50 doesn't list a camera spec.
- Field of view: Jabra PanaCast 50: 180° horizontal. Yealink SmartVision 40: 120° 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. Yealink SmartVision 40: 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 50: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. Yealink SmartVision 40: 2 x 10 W stereo.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 50 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Yealink SmartVision 40 lists Teams.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 50 if you want the one that also supports Zoom. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast 50
- Choose the Yealink SmartVision 40 if you want a dual 48MP USB AV bar for Windows Teams Rooms, small-medium. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams. See the Yealink SmartVision 40
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 50 guide and the Yealink SmartVision 40 guide, see PanaCast 50 alternatives and SmartVision 40 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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