Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 and the Logitech Rally Bar? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 if you want the one that costs $2,250 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and also supports Google Meet.
Side by side
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 | Logitech Rally Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,609 | $3,859 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9) | 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° |
| Field of view | 180° horizontal, 54° vertical | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital, Intelligent Zoom | 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital) |
| Microphones | 8 beamforming mics, 100 Hz–8 kHz | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m |
| Speakers | 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz | 2 x 70 mm, 8W |
| Dimensions | 650 x 80 x 125 mm (25.6 x 3.1 x 4.9 in) | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 7.08 kg (15.61 lb) |
| Warranty | — | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) |
| Connections | Ports: USB-C, audio jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), AC power; Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 Lenovo and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9). Logitech Rally Bar: 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15°.
- Field of view: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 180° horizontal. Logitech Rally Bar: 82° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 8 beamforming mics, 100 Hz–8 kHz. Logitech Rally Bar: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m.
- Speakers: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz. Logitech Rally Bar: 2 x 70 mm, 8W.
- Zoom: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: Up to 6x lossless digital, Intelligent Zoom. Logitech Rally Bar: 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital).
- Platforms: the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Logitech Rally Bar lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 if you want the one that costs $2,250 less, is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and has the wider field of view (180° vs 82° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms), also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar
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