Choosing between the Neat Bar Generation 2 and the AVer VB370A? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Neat Bar Generation 2 if you want the one that is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports Teams and Google Meet. Pick the AVer VB370A if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms).
Both are appliance+USB video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Neat Bar Generation 2 | AVer VB370A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,790 | $4,819 |
| Rooms | Huddle, Small, Medium | Medium, Large, Boardroom |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Zoom and BYOD/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 | 14 beamforming elements, 10 meters pickup |
| Speakers | Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers | 96 dB SPL at 0.5 m peak, 110 Hz to 20 KHz |
| Expansion | — | Up to 2 daisy-chain mics, 1 speakerphone |
| Power | Built-in 100-240V; in call 10-13W | DC 12V/6.25A, 90W |
| Dimensions | 650 x 70 x 70 mm (25.59 x 2.76 x 2.76 in) | 790 x 129 x 138 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) | 3.7 ±0.1 kg |
| Warranty | — | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | Ports: Ethernet, 2 × HDMI-out, HDMI-in, USB-C (BYOD, dp.alt mode); Wireless: WiFi, Bluetooth (proximity join in Teams), ultrasonic sharing | Interfaces: HDMI out x2, HDMI in x1, USB Type-A x3, USB 3.0 Type-C (DP Alt Mode), RJ-45, line in, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE |
Specs are AVer and Neat's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Neat Bar Generation 2 has wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV; the AVer VB370A doesn't list a camera spec.
- Microphones: Neat Bar Generation 2: 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics. AVer VB370A: 14 beamforming elements, 10 meters pickup.
- Speakers: Neat Bar Generation 2: Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers. AVer VB370A: 96 dB SPL at 0.5 m peak, 110 Hz to 20 KHz.
- Platforms: the Neat Bar Generation 2 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the AVer VB370A lists Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Neat Bar Generation 2 if you want the one that is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports Teams and Google Meet. Best for huddle, small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Neat Bar Generation 2
- Choose the AVer VB370A if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms). Best for medium and large rooms and boardrooms, with Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB370A
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Still deciding? Read the Neat Bar Generation 2 guide and the AVer VB370A guide, see Bar Generation 2 alternatives and VB370A alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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