The Neat Bar Generation 2 is a video bar for huddle, small and medium rooms. This guide covers price, room size, Teams, Zoom and Google Meet support, what's in the box and how it compares.
Quick facts
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,790 |
| Best for | Huddle, small and medium rooms |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | Wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV |
| Zoom | 4x digital |
| Microphones | 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics |
| Audio pickup | 16 ft / 5 m reach |
What is the Bar Generation 2?
Neat Bar Generation 2 is Neat's mainstream all-in-one bar for small and medium rooms. It runs Google Meet, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android or Zoom Rooms natively, and it also supports BYOD-only mode over a single USB-C cable.
The camera is a 50 MP, 113° wide unit with 4x digital zoom and multi-person framing. Audio uses a 5-microphone end-fire array, four tracking mics and opposing speaker drivers, with a quoted 16 ft / 5 m reach.
The US list price includes a Neat Pad touch controller. The VESA screen mount is extra. For bigger rooms, the Neat Bar Pro adds a tele camera, a 16-mic array and 10 m reach.
Who the Bar Generation 2 is for
- Good fit: huddle, small and medium rooms; rooms that standardize on Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and want one-touch join without a PC.
- Skip it for: rooms bigger than medium: look at the Rally Bar 2.
How much does the Bar Generation 2 cost?
The Bar Generation 2 is $4,790. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the Bar Generation 2 price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms. Price and total room cost
What size room is the Bar Generation 2 for?
We recommend it for huddle rooms (2–4 people), small rooms (4–6 people) and medium rooms (6–10 people). Microphones: 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics. Room size details
Does the Bar Generation 2 work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet?
It runs Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms and Google Meet natively. In USB mode it also works with any app on a laptop. Platform details
What's in the box
- Neat Bar Generation 2
- HDMI cable (2 m)
- Ethernet cable (3 m)
- Power cord (3 m)
- Mount adapter, wall mount, snap-on mount and table stand
- 2 mm hex wrench
- Neat Pad 2 (with Ethernet cable)
Bar Generation 2 vs similar video bars
| Model | Brand | Rooms | Camera | Microphones | Speakers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Generation 2 | Neat | Huddle, Small, Medium | Wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV | 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics | Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers | $4,790 |
| Bar Pro | Neat | Medium, Large | 100 MP system: wide 50 MP ƒ/2.8 113° HFOV + tele 50 MP ƒ/1.8 70° HFOV | 16 microphones in beamforming array + 4 tracking mics | 3 full-range speakers, woofers with opposing drivers | $5,683 |
| PanaCast 50 Video Bar System | Jabra | Small, Medium | — | 8 microphone beamforming array, certified for rooms up to 4.5m x 6m | 2 x 2" (50mm) woofers, 2 x 3/4" (20mm) tweeters | $3,306 |
| VB370A | AVer | Medium, Large, Boardroom | — | 14 beamforming elements, 10 meters pickup | 96 dB SPL at 0.5 m peak, 110 Hz to 20 KHz | $4,819 |
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Accessories for the Bar Generation 2
- Neat Center: 360° table camera/mic companion for medium-large rooms
- Neat Pad Generation 2: 8" PoE touch controller or room scheduler
- Neat Pad Pro: 10.1" PoE touch controller/scheduler for larger rooms
- Neat Screen Mount Extension Kit (VESA): Extends Neat VESA screen mount to 800 mm patterns
- Neat USB-C Cable 5 m: 5 m USB-C cable for Neat BYOD and boards
- Neat VESA Screen Mount Kit: VESA mount for Neat Bar / Bar Gen 2 above or below a screen
All Bar Generation 2 accessories
FAQ
Is the VESA screen mount included?
No. Neat notes the VESA screen mount is not included with Bar Gen 2; order the VESA Screen mount kit separately.
Which platforms does it support?
Neat lists Google Meet, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android and Zoom Rooms, plus a BYOD-only mode over a single USB-C cable.
Does it need a license?
Yes. A platform license is required to run in dedicated appliance mode, or use a laptop in BYOD mode.
Can it drive two screens?
Yes, up to two 4K screens.
More Bar Generation 2 guides
- Bar Generation 2: setup guide
- Bar Generation 2: troubleshooting
- Bar Generation 2: mounting and placement
- Bar Generation 2: Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- Bar Generation 2: what room size it covers
- Bar Generation 2: price and total room cost
- Bar Generation 2: full specs
- Bar Generation 2: alternatives compared
- Bar Generation 2: accessories
- All Neat video bars compared
Specs are Neat's published figures. Prices can change.
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