Choosing between the Logitech Rally Bar Mini and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller? 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 $721 less and covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms). Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller if you want an all-in-one Teams Rooms bar + network IP controller.
Side by side
| Logitech Rally Bar Mini | Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,124 | $3,845 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Huddle, Small |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams and Zoom |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | Appliance |
| Camera | 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15° | FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV |
| Field of view | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal (163° x 110° total coverage) | — |
| Zoom | 4X HD digital zoom | — |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m | 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup |
| Speakers | 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W) | 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL |
| Dimensions | 91.4 x 719 x 101 mm | 89 x 700 x 110 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 4.03 kg (8.88 lb) | From 3.55 kg (7.82 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| 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 | Ports: HDMI 2.1 out, HDMI 1.4 out, HDMI in, USB-C, USB-A, 2x Ethernet; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Lenovo and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15°. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV.
- Microphones: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup.
- Pickup: about 23 ft for the Logitech Rally Bar Mini vs 20 ft for the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller.
- Speakers: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W). Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL.
- Warranty: Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available). Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 3-year Lenovo Premier Support.
- Platforms: the Logitech Rally Bar Mini lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller lists Teams and Zoom.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that costs $721 less, covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms), also supports Google Meet and plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar Mini
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller if you want an all-in-one Teams Rooms bar + network IP controller. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech Rally Bar Mini guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller guide, see Rally Bar Mini alternatives and ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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