Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 and the Yealink MeetingBar A40? 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 $740 less and has the wider field of view (180° vs 110° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Pick the Yealink MeetingBar A40 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 A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,609 | $2,349 |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9) | 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom |
| Field of view | 180° horizontal, 54° vertical | 120° DFOV, 110° HFOV, 54° VFOV |
| Zoom | Up to 6x lossless digital, Intelligent Zoom | — |
| Microphones | 8 beamforming mics, 100 Hz–8 kHz | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics |
| Pickup range | — | 6 m (4 m high-quality) |
| Speakers | 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz | 2 x 10 W stereo |
| Dimensions | 650 x 80 x 125 mm (25.6 x 3.1 x 4.9 in) | 650 x 80 x 62 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 5.540 kg (N.W/CTN) |
| Warranty | — | 2-year limited hardware warranty |
| Connections | Ports: USB-C, audio jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), AC power; Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0; Ports: USB-A 2.0, 2x USB-C 2.0, USB-C 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, VCH (RJ-45), 2x HDMI out (CEC), 3.5 mm line-in/out |
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 A40: 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom.
- Field of view: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 180° horizontal. Yealink MeetingBar A40: 110° 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. Yealink MeetingBar A40: Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics.
- Speakers: Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz. Yealink MeetingBar A40: 2 x 10 W stereo.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 if you want the one that costs $740 less and has the wider field of view (180° vs 110° 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 Yealink MeetingBar A40 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 A40
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Still deciding? Read the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 guide and the Yealink MeetingBar A40 guide, see ThinkSmart Bar 180 alternatives and MeetingBar A40 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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