Choosing between the Neat Board 32 and the Cisco Desk? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Neat Board 32 if you want the one that costs $1,812 less and covers bigger rooms (up to huddle rooms). Pick the Cisco Desk if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are appliance+USB collaboration boards; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Neat Board 32 | Cisco Desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,990 | $5,802 |
| Rooms | Focus, Huddle | Focus |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 4K capture, 140° horizontal FOV, ƒ2.1 | 8 MP, up to 30 fps, privacy shutter |
| Field of view | — | 64° horizontal, 50° vertical |
| Zoom | 4× digital | — |
| Display | 32-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 4K 3840 × 2160, 60 Hz | 24" 1080p VA LED, 300 cd/m² |
| Touch | — | Projected capacitive multi-touch |
| Microphones | 4 beamforming microphones | 4-mic array with AI noise removal |
| Speakers | Two-way system, woofer with dual passive radiators | Full-range center speaker with passive bass radiators, 80 Hz–20 kHz |
| Power | — | 70 W max |
| Dimensions | — | 56.5 x 47.4 x 7.0 cm |
| Weight | — | 8.7 kg (19.2 lb) |
| Warranty | — | 90-day limited |
| Connections | Ports: Ethernet, 2x USB-A, HDMI-in, USB-C upstream (DP alt in, 90W), USB-C side, 3.5 mm line out; Wireless: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | Video inputs: USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, up to 1080p60), HDMI 2.0 (up to 1080p60) |
Specs are Cisco and Neat's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Neat Board 32: 4K capture, 140° horizontal FOV, ƒ2.1. Cisco Desk: 8 MP, up to 30 fps, privacy shutter.
- Microphones: Neat Board 32: 4 beamforming microphones. Cisco Desk: 4-mic array with AI noise removal.
- Speakers: Neat Board 32: Two-way system, woofer with dual passive radiators. Cisco Desk: Full-range center speaker with passive bass radiators, 80 Hz–20 kHz.
- Screen: Neat Board 32: 32-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 4K 3840 × 2160, 60 Hz. Cisco Desk: 24" 1080p VA LED, 300 cd/m².
- Platforms: the Neat Board 32 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Desk lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Neat Board 32 if you want the one that costs $1,812 less, covers bigger rooms (up to huddle rooms) and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Best for focus and huddle rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Neat Board 32
- Choose the Cisco Desk if you want the one that also supports Webex. Best for focus rooms, with Webex and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Desk
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Still deciding? Read the Neat Board 32 guide and the Cisco Desk guide, see Board 32 alternatives and Desk alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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