Choosing between the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" and the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" if you want the one that costs $13,697 less. Pick the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2 if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are appliance collaboration boards for medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" | Cisco Board Pro 75 G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,000 | $36,697 |
| Platforms | Teams | Webex and Teams |
| Camera | Surface Hub Smart Camera, 4K, 136° horizontal FOV, USB-C | Dual 48 MP sensors: wide 112° and main 70° horizontal FOV |
| Zoom | — | 5x digital |
| Display | 85" PixelSense, 3840 x 2160, 16:9, anti-glare IPS | 75" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS LCD, 350 cd/m² |
| Touch | 20 touch points and two pens | Multi-touch capacitive, finger/pen differentiation; 2 active pens |
| Microphones | — | 14-element beamforming array, optimal to about 4 m |
| Speakers | — | Multichannel with woofer, 75 Hz–20 kHz, 94 dB SPL max |
| Weight | — | 72 kg (board only) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware | — |
| Connections | Ports: 3x USB-C, 1x USB-A, Ethernet, HDMI in, mini-DP out; Network: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Gigabit Ethernet | Video inputs: USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, up to 4K60), HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K60); Video outputs: 2x HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K60); Network: Gigabit LAN, PoE port for Room Navigator, Wi-Fi 6/6E (radio models); USB-C charging: Up to 60 W |
Specs are Cisco and Microsoft's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85": Surface Hub Smart Camera, 4K, 136° horizontal FOV, USB-C. Cisco Board Pro 75 G2: Dual 48 MP sensors: wide 112° and main 70° horizontal FOV.
- Microphones: the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2 has 14-element beamforming array, optimal to about 4 m; the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" doesn't list microphones.
- Screen: Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85": 85" PixelSense, 3840 x 2160, 16:9, anti-glare IPS. Cisco Board Pro 75 G2: 75" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS LCD, 350 cd/m².
- Platforms: the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" lists Teams; the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2 lists Webex and Teams.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" if you want the one that costs $13,697 less. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams. See the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85"
- Choose the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2 if you want the one that also supports Webex. Best for medium and large rooms, with Webex and Teams. See the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2
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Still deciding? Read the Microsoft Surface Hub 3 85" guide and the Cisco Board Pro 75 G2 guide, see Surface Hub 3 85" alternatives and Board Pro 75 G2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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