Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam and the AVer CAM130? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam if you want the one that costs $78 less and covers bigger rooms (up to small rooms). Pick the AVer CAM130 if you want a compact 4K USB camera with fill light, 90°/120° FOV.
Both are USB conference cameras; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam | AVer CAM130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $436 | $514 |
| Rooms | Huddle, Small | Focus, Huddle |
| Field of view | 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical | 90° or 120° |
| Zoom | — | Up to 4x ePTZ |
| Resolution | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps | — |
| Microphones | — | 2 unidirectional, 100-12K Hz |
| Power | 2.5 W (5 V / 0.5 A) | — |
| Dimensions | 105 x 60.5 x 36 mm | — |
| Weight | 245 g | — |
| Warranty | 3-year depot | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 (UVC 1.1, UAC 1.0) |
Specs are AVer and Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Field of view: Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam: 100° horizontal. AVer CAM130: 120°. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: the AVer CAM130 has 2 unidirectional, 100-12K Hz; the Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam: 3-year depot. AVer CAM130: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam if you want the one that costs $78 less and covers bigger rooms (up to small rooms). Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam
- Choose the AVer CAM130 if you want a compact 4K USB camera with fill light, 90°/120° FOV. Best for focus and huddle rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the AVer CAM130
Still deciding? Read the Lenovo ThinkSmart Cam guide and the AVer CAM130 guide, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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