Choosing between the Logitech GROUP and the Logitech Rally Bar? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the GROUP if you want the one that costs $2,810 less. Pick the Rally Bar if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are devices for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| GROUP | Rally Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $3,859 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | Full HD 1080p 30fps, motorized pan ±90°, tilt +35°/-45° | 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° |
| Field of view | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal, 52.2° vertical | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) |
| Zoom | 10x lossless HD zoom | 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital) |
| Microphones | 4 omnidirectional beamforming mics, 6 m pickup (8.5 m with expansion mics) | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m |
| Speakers | — | 2 x 70 mm, 8W |
| Dimensions | — | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm |
| Weight | — | 7.08 kg (15.61 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) |
| Speakerphone | Full-duplex with echo cancellation; Bluetooth and NFC | — |
| Camera presets | 5 | — |
| Certifications | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype for Business | — |
| Speakerphone dimensions | 240 x 65 x 240 mm | — |
| Add-on mics | — | Up to 4 Rally Mic Pods and 2 Rally Mic Pod Hubs |
| Connections | Cabling: 5 m camera and speakerphone cables (10 m and 15 m available), 2 m USB to PC | Video out/in: 2 x HDMI out (up to 1080p), 1 x HDMI in; USB: 3x Type A, 1x Type C; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Specs are Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: GROUP: Full HD 1080p 30fps, motorized pan ±90°, tilt +35°/-45°. Rally Bar: 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15°.
- Microphones: GROUP: 4 omnidirectional beamforming mics, 6 m pickup (8.5 m with expansion mics). Rally Bar: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the GROUP vs 23 ft for the Rally Bar.
- Zoom: GROUP: 10x lossless HD zoom. Rally Bar: 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital).
- Warranty: GROUP: 2 years. Rally Bar: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available).
- Platforms: the GROUP lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Rally Bar lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GROUP if you want the one that costs $2,810 less. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the GROUP
- Choose the Rally Bar if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Rally Bar
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Still deciding? Read the GROUP guide and the Rally Bar guide, see GROUP alternatives and Rally Bar alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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