Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS and the Cisco Room Kit EQX? 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 55 VBS if you want the one that costs $45,151 less and also supports Zoom. Pick the Cisco Room Kit EQX if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are appliance+USB devices for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS | Cisco Room Kit EQX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,787 | $48,938 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | — | Quad Camera, 4 sensors up to 20 MP each, 1080p60 |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | 83° main lens, three 50° tele lenses |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | — |
| Resolution | Up to 3840 x 1080 px | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array | Up to 8 Cisco IP or AES67 mics (more than 3 needs AV Integrator license) |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | Six coaxial loudspeakers with folded bass horn, 45 Hz–20 kHz, 105 dB SPL max |
| Weight | 2259 g (base unit) | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 90-day limited |
| Connections | Video output: 2 x HDMI, up to 4K, touch display compatible; Interfaces: Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 1 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C | Video inputs: 3x HDMI (up to 4K30), 1x USB-C (up to 4K30); Video outputs: 3x HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K60); Network: Gigabit LAN, 4x PoE++ (90 W), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 (radio models) |
Specs are Cisco and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Cisco Room Kit EQX has quad Camera, 4 sensors up to 20 MP each, 1080p60; the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS doesn't list a camera spec.
- Field of view: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: 180° horizontal. Cisco Room Kit EQX: 83°. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: 8 microphone beamforming array. Cisco Room Kit EQX: Up to 8 Cisco IP or AES67 mics (more than 3 needs AV Integrator license).
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. Cisco Room Kit EQX: Six coaxial loudspeakers with folded bass horn, 45 Hz–20 kHz, 105 dB SPL max.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: 2 years. Cisco Room Kit EQX: 90-day limited.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Room Kit EQX lists Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS if you want the one that costs $45,151 less and also supports Zoom. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS
- Choose the Cisco Room Kit EQX if you want the one that also supports Webex. Best for medium and large rooms, with Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Kit EQX
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS guide and the Cisco Room Kit EQX guide, see PanaCast 55 VBS alternatives and Room Kit EQX alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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