Choosing between the Logitech Rally Bar and the Poly Studio V72? 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 $770 less and also supports Google Meet. Pick the Poly Studio V72 if you want the one that has the wider field of view (120° vs 82° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen.
Both are video bars for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Logitech Rally Bar | Poly Studio V72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,859 | $4,629 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | USB |
| Camera | 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° | Dual 20 MP 4K cameras, fixed focus |
| Field of view | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) | 120° / 70° horizontal (140° / 78° diagonal) |
| Zoom | 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital) | 7.3x digital |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 25 ft |
| Speakers | 2 x 70 mm, 8W | 2 x 20 W |
| Dimensions | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm | 840.18 x 135.4 x 117.93 mm |
| Weight | 7.08 kg (15.61 lb) | 3.307 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 (5Gbps), 2 USB-A (disabled by default), LAN RJ-45, LLN RJ-45, RJ-11; HDMI: 2 HDMI-out (provisioning only); Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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 V72: Dual 20 MP 4K cameras, fixed focus.
- Field of view: Logitech Rally Bar: 82° horizontal. Poly Studio V72: 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: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m. Poly Studio V72: Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 25 ft.
- Speakers: Logitech Rally Bar: 2 x 70 mm, 8W. Poly Studio V72: 2 x 20 W.
- Zoom: Logitech Rally Bar: 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital). Poly Studio V72: 7.3x digital.
- Warranty: Logitech Rally Bar: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available). Poly Studio V72: 1 year limited.
- Platforms: the Logitech Rally Bar lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Poly Studio V72 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that costs $770 less, also supports Google Meet, 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 V72 if you want the one that has the wider field of view (120° vs 82° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V72
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