Choosing between the Neat Board 32 and the Cisco Desk Pro G2? 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 $6,961 less and covers bigger rooms (up to huddle rooms). Pick the Cisco Desk Pro G2 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 Pro G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,990 | $10,951 |
| Rooms | Focus, Huddle | Focus |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 4K capture, 140° horizontal FOV, ƒ2.1 | Dual lens: 48 MP main (70° H) and 14.5 MP wide (105° H) |
| Zoom | 4× digital | 2x optical, 5x digital |
| Display | 32-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 4K 3840 × 2160, 60 Hz | 27" 4K (3840 x 2160) LCD, 350 cd/m², anti-glare |
| Touch | — | Projected capacitive multi-touch, palm rejection |
| Microphones | 4 beamforming microphones | 8-element beamforming array |
| Speakers | Two-way system, woofer with dual passive radiators | Left, center, right plus dual woofers, 45 Hz–20 kHz |
| Dimensions | — | 63 x 50 x 8.2 cm without stand |
| Weight | — | 11.9 kg (26.2 lb) |
| Warranty | — | 1-year 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 4K60), HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K60); USB-C laptop charging: Up to 80 W; Network: 2-port Gigabit switch, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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 Pro G2: Dual lens: 48 MP main (70° H) and 14.5 MP wide (105° H).
- Microphones: Neat Board 32: 4 beamforming microphones. Cisco Desk Pro G2: 8-element beamforming array.
- Speakers: Neat Board 32: Two-way system, woofer with dual passive radiators. Cisco Desk Pro G2: Left, center, right plus dual woofers, 45 Hz–20 kHz.
- Screen: Neat Board 32: 32-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 4K 3840 × 2160, 60 Hz. Cisco Desk Pro G2: 27" 4K (3840 x 2160) LCD, 350 cd/m², anti-glare.
- Zoom: Neat Board 32: 4× digital. Cisco Desk Pro G2: 2x optical, 5x digital.
- Platforms: the Neat Board 32 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Desk Pro G2 lists Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Neat Board 32 if you want the one that costs $6,961 less, covers bigger rooms (up to huddle rooms) and also supports 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 Pro G2 if you want the one that also supports Webex. Best for focus rooms, with Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Desk Pro G2
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Still deciding? Read the Neat Board 32 guide and the Cisco Desk Pro G2 guide, see Board 32 alternatives and Desk Pro G2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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