Choosing between the Logitech GROUP and the Cisco Room Kit EQ? 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 $23,087 less and also supports Zoom. Pick the Cisco Room Kit EQ if you want the one that also supports Webex and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are room kits for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Logitech GROUP | Cisco Room Kit EQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $24,136 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | Full HD 1080p 30fps, motorized pan ±90°, tilt +35°/-45° | Quad Camera: 4 sensors up to 20 MP each, 1080p60 output |
| Field of view | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal, 52.2° vertical | 83° horizontal (wide lens), 50° (tele lenses) |
| Zoom | 10x lossless HD zoom | 7x (5x optical plus digital) |
| Microphones | 4 omnidirectional beamforming mics, 6 m pickup (8.5 m with expansion mics) | Not included; up to 8 Cisco IP mics or AES67 (AV Integrator license) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 90-day limited |
| Connections | Cabling: 5 m camera and speakerphone cables (10 m and 15 m available), 2 m USB to PC | Video inputs: 3x HDMI (up to 4K30), 1x USB-C (up to 4K30), 4x PoE++ for video over IP; Video outputs: 3x HDMI (up to 4K60); Network: Gigabit LAN, 4x PoE++ (90 W budget), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth (radio models) |
Specs are Cisco and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Logitech GROUP: Full HD 1080p 30fps, motorized pan ±90°, tilt +35°/-45°. Cisco Room Kit EQ: Quad Camera: 4 sensors up to 20 MP each, 1080p60 output.
- Field of view: Logitech GROUP: 82° horizontal. Cisco Room Kit EQ: 83° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Logitech GROUP: 4 omnidirectional beamforming mics, 6 m pickup (8.5 m with expansion mics). Cisco Room Kit EQ: Not included; up to 8 Cisco IP mics or AES67 (AV Integrator license).
- Zoom: Logitech GROUP: 10x lossless HD zoom. Cisco Room Kit EQ: 7x (5x optical plus digital).
- Warranty: Logitech GROUP: 2 years. Cisco Room Kit EQ: 90-day limited.
- Platforms: the Logitech GROUP lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Room Kit EQ lists Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech GROUP if you want the one that costs $23,087 less and also supports Zoom. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech GROUP
- Choose the Cisco Room Kit EQ if you want the one that also supports Webex and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for medium and large rooms, with Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Kit EQ
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech GROUP guide and the Cisco Room Kit EQ guide, see GROUP alternatives and Room Kit EQ alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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