Choosing between the Logitech Rally Bar Mini and the Cisco Room Bar? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that costs $1,342 less and covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms). Pick the Cisco Room Bar if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are appliance+USB video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Logitech Rally Bar Mini | Cisco Room Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,124 | $4,466 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Huddle, Small |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15° | 12 MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 30 fps |
| Field of view | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal (163° x 110° total coverage) | 120° horizontal, 95° vertical |
| Zoom | 4X HD digital zoom | 5x digital |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m | 4-element beamforming array plus front-facing mics for speaker tracking |
| Speakers | 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W) | Stereo, two full-range drivers, 100 Hz–20 kHz, 93 dB SPL max |
| Dimensions | 91.4 x 719 x 101 mm | 53.4 x 8.2 x 6.4 cm (21 x 3.2 x 2.5 in) |
| Weight | 4.03 kg (8.88 lb) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) | 1-year limited |
| Connections | 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 | Video inputs: 1x HDMI (up to 4K30), 1x USB-C (up to 4K30); Video outputs: 2x HDMI (up to 4K60), 1x DisplayPort/USB-C; Network: Gigabit Ethernet, PoE port for Room Navigator, Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2 (radio models) |
Specs are Cisco and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15°. Cisco Room Bar: 12 MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 30 fps.
- Field of view: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 113° horizontal. Cisco Room Bar: 120° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m. Cisco Room Bar: 4-element beamforming array plus front-facing mics for speaker tracking.
- Speakers: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W). Cisco Room Bar: Stereo, two full-range drivers, 100 Hz–20 kHz, 93 dB SPL max.
- Zoom: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 4X HD digital zoom. Cisco Room Bar: 5x digital.
- Warranty: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available). Cisco Room Bar: 1-year limited.
- Platforms: the Logitech Rally Bar Mini lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Room Bar lists Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that costs $1,342 less, covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms) and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar Mini
- Choose the Cisco Room Bar if you want the one that also supports Webex. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Bar
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech Rally Bar Mini guide and the Cisco Room Bar guide, see Rally Bar Mini alternatives and Room Bar alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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