Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 and the Yealink MeetingBar A30? 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 $300 less. Pick the Yealink MeetingBar A30 if you want the one that runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are Teams and Zoom certified video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 | Yealink MeetingBar A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,609 | $1,909 |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9) | Dual-camera: optical camera with 10x hybrid zoom + 8MP camera |
| Field of view | 180° horizontal, 54° vertical | 120° |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital, Intelligent Zoom | — |
| Microphones | 8 beamforming mics, 100 Hz–8 kHz | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array |
| Pickup range | — | Up to 6 m |
| Speakers | 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz | — |
| Dimensions | 650 x 80 x 125 mm (25.6 x 3.1 x 4.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | — |
| Connections | Ports: USB-C, audio jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), AC power; Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 |
Specs are Lenovo and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9). Yealink MeetingBar A30: Dual-camera: optical camera with 10x hybrid zoom + 8MP camera.
- Field of view: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 180° horizontal. Yealink MeetingBar A30: 120°. 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. Yealink MeetingBar A30: Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 if you want the one that costs $300 less. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180
- Choose the Yealink MeetingBar A30 if you want the one that runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink MeetingBar A30
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Still deciding? Read the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 guide and the Yealink MeetingBar A30 guide, see ThinkSmart Bar 180 alternatives and MeetingBar A30 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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