Choosing between the Logitech Rally Bar and the Poly Studio V52? 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 if you want the one that costs $890 less and covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms). Pick the Poly Studio V52 if you want a USB version of the X52 for PC-based mid-size rooms.
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Logitech Rally Bar | Poly Studio V52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,859 | $4,749 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large | Small, Medium |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | USB |
| Camera | 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° | 20 MP 4K |
| Field of view | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) | 110° diagonal |
| Zoom | 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital) | 5x digital |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft |
| Speakers | 2 x 70 mm, 8W | Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W |
| Dimensions | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm |
| Weight | 7.08 kg (15.61 lb) | 2.54 kg |
| 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 | Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (disabled by default), 1 RJ-45, 1 RJ-11; HDMI: 2 HDMI-out (provisioning only); HDMI-in not supported; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.0 (audio sink not supported) |
Specs are Logitech and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Logitech Rally Bar: 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15°. Poly Studio V52: 20 MP 4K.
- Field of view: Logitech Rally Bar: 82° horizontal. Poly Studio V52: 110° diagonal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Logitech Rally Bar: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m. Poly Studio V52: Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft.
- Speakers: Logitech Rally Bar: 2 x 70 mm, 8W. Poly Studio V52: Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W.
- Zoom: Logitech Rally Bar: 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital). Poly Studio V52: 5x digital.
- Warranty: Logitech Rally Bar: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available). Poly Studio V52: 1 year limited.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that costs $890 less, covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms), runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode) and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar
- Choose the Poly Studio V52 if you want a USB version of the X52 for PC-based mid-size rooms. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V52
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech Rally Bar guide and the Poly Studio V52 guide, see Rally Bar alternatives and Studio V52 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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