Choosing between the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller and the Barco ClickShare 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 Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Pick the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro if you want the one that plugs into any laptop by USB.
Both are video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller | Barco ClickShare Bar Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,845 | $4,187 |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance | USB |
| Camera | FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV | 4K/1080p/720p at 30 fps, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV |
| Microphones | 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup | 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup |
| Speakers | 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL | 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex |
| Dimensions | 89 x 700 x 110 mm (H x W x D) | 98 x 640 x 101 mm |
| Weight | From 3.55 kg (7.82 lb) | 2500 g |
| Warranty | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support | 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration |
| Connections | Ports: HDMI 2.1 out, HDMI 1.4 out, HDMI in, USB-C, USB-A, 2x Ethernet; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.0 | Video output: 4K @ 30 Hz or 2 x 1080p @ 30 Hz; HDMI 1.4b or USB-C DP Alt Mode; Video input: USB-C DP Alt Mode, 4K @ 30 Hz; USB-C 3.1 (DP) to screen, USB-C 3.1 (DP) input, USB-A 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB-C 2.0 (side) |
Specs are Barco and Lenovo's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 4K/1080p/720p at 30 fps, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV.
- Microphones: Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller vs 13 ft for the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro.
- Speakers: Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex.
- Warranty: Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support. Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration.
- Platforms: the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller lists Teams and Zoom; the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom, runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode) and picks up voices farther away (20 ft vs 13 ft). Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro if you want the one that plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro
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Still deciding? Read the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller guide and the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro guide, see ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller alternatives and ClickShare Bar Pro alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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