Choosing between the Logitech GROUP and the AVer VC520 Pro3? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Logitech GROUP if you want the one that costs $1,049 less. Pick the AVer VC520 Pro3 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2).
Both are USB room kits for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Logitech GROUP | AVer VC520 Pro3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $2,098 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | Full HD 1080p 30fps, motorized pan ±90°, tilt +35°/-45° | Sony super-low-light 8M pixel, 1080p60, 36X total zoom (12X optical) |
| Field of view | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal, 52.2° vertical | — |
| Zoom | 10x lossless HD zoom | — |
| Microphones | 4 omnidirectional beamforming mics, 6 m pickup (8.5 m with expansion mics) | — |
| Power | — | 12V/5A |
| Warranty | 2 years | Camera/speakerphone 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | Cabling: 5 m camera and speakerphone cables (10 m and 15 m available), 2 m USB to PC | — |
Specs are AVer and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Logitech GROUP: Full HD 1080p 30fps, motorized pan ±90°, tilt +35°/-45°. AVer VC520 Pro3: Sony super-low-light 8M pixel, 1080p60, 36X total zoom (12X optical).
- Field of view: Logitech GROUP: 82° horizontal. AVer VC520 Pro3: 73° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: the Logitech GROUP has 4 omnidirectional beamforming mics, 6 m pickup (8.5 m with expansion mics); the AVer VC520 Pro3 doesn't list microphones.
- Warranty: Logitech GROUP: 2 years. AVer VC520 Pro3: Camera/speakerphone 3 years, accessories 1 year.
- Platforms: the Logitech GROUP lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the AVer VC520 Pro3 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech GROUP if you want the one that costs $1,049 less. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech GROUP
- Choose the AVer VC520 Pro3 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 2). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VC520 Pro3
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