Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS and the Neat Bar 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 55 VBS if you want the one that costs $1,896 less. Pick the Neat Bar Pro if you want the one that also supports Google Meet.
Both are appliance+USB video bars for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS | Neat Bar Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,787 | $5,683 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | — | 100 MP system: wide 50 MP ƒ/2.8 113° HFOV + tele 50 MP ƒ/1.8 70° HFOV |
| Field of view | Horizontal 180°, vertical 54° | — |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital zoom | Hybrid zoom up to 16x |
| Resolution | Up to 3840 x 1080 px | — |
| Microphones | 8 microphone beamforming array | 16 microphones in beamforming array + 4 tracking mics |
| Speakers | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | 3 full-range speakers, woofers with opposing drivers |
| Power | — | Built-in 100-240V; in call 12-17W |
| Dimensions | — | 890 x 80 x 80 mm (35.04 x 3.15 x 3.15 in) |
| Weight | 2259 g (base unit) | 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| 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 | Ports: Ethernet, 3x HDMI out, HDMI-in, USB-C, auxiliary RJ45 for 3rd party audio; Wireless: WiFi, Bluetooth |
Specs are Jabra and Neat's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Neat Bar Pro has 100 MP system: wide 50 MP ƒ/2.8 113° HFOV + tele 50 MP ƒ/1.8 70° HFOV; the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS doesn't list a camera spec.
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: 8 microphone beamforming array. Neat Bar Pro: 16 microphones in beamforming array + 4 tracking mics.
- Speakers: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters. Neat Bar Pro: 3 full-range speakers, woofers with opposing drivers.
- Zoom: Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS: Up to 6x lossless digital zoom. Neat Bar Pro: Hybrid zoom up to 16x.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Neat Bar Pro lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS if you want the one that costs $1,896 less. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS
- Choose the Neat Bar Pro if you want the one that also supports Google Meet. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Neat Bar Pro
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 55 VBS guide and the Neat Bar Pro guide, see PanaCast 55 VBS alternatives and Bar Pro alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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