Choosing between the Logitech MeetUp and the Jabra PanaCast U30? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Logitech MeetUp if you want the one that costs $218 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Jabra PanaCast U30 if you want a plug-and-play 4K USB video bar for huddle and small rooms.
Both are USB video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Logitech MeetUp | Jabra PanaCast U30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $634 | $852 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 4K Ultra HD, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15° | 1 camera, 4K resolution |
| Field of view | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal, 80.7° vertical (163° x 110° total) | Horizontal 120°, vertical 61°, diagonal 132° |
| Zoom | 5x HD zoom | Up to 3x lossless at 720p, up to 6x digital at 720p |
| Microphones | 3 beamforming elements, 4 m pickup (5 m with Expansion Mic) | 6, 100Hz - 16000Hz |
| Speakers | Up to 95 dB SPL at 1/2 m, anti-vibration enclosure | 1, 80Hz - 20000Hz |
| Dimensions | 104 x 400 x 85 mm | — |
| Weight | 1.04 kg (2.29 lb) | 1.51 kg |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Connections | USB, Bluetooth | Interfaces: Wi-Fi, USB-A, Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI, 3.5mm jack, USB-C 3.2 gen 1; Bluetooth: 5.2 |
Specs are Jabra and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Logitech MeetUp: 4K Ultra HD, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15°. Jabra PanaCast U30: 1 camera, 4K resolution.
- Field of view: Logitech MeetUp: 113° horizontal. Jabra PanaCast U30: 120° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Logitech MeetUp: 3 beamforming elements, 4 m pickup (5 m with Expansion Mic). Jabra PanaCast U30: 6, 100Hz - 16000Hz.
- Speakers: Logitech MeetUp: Up to 95 dB SPL at 1/2 m, anti-vibration enclosure. Jabra PanaCast U30: 1, 80Hz - 20000Hz.
- Zoom: Logitech MeetUp: 5x HD zoom. Jabra PanaCast U30: Up to 3x lossless at 720p, up to 6x digital at 720p.
- Platforms: the Logitech MeetUp lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Jabra PanaCast U30 lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech MeetUp if you want the one that costs $218 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech MeetUp
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast U30 if you want a plug-and-play 4K USB video bar for huddle and small rooms. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Jabra PanaCast U30
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech MeetUp guide and the Jabra PanaCast U30 guide, see MeetUp alternatives and PanaCast U30 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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