Choosing between the Neat Board 50 and the Cisco Board Pro 55 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 50 if you want the one that costs $12,462 less and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Cisco Board Pro 55 G2 if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Side by side
| Neat Board 50 | Cisco Board Pro 55 G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,390 | $18,852 |
| Rooms | Huddle, Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex and Teams |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | Appliance |
| Camera | 50 MP, 113° horizontal FOV, ƒ2.8 | Dual 48 MP sensors: wide 112° and main 70° horizontal FOV |
| Zoom | 4x digital | 5x digital |
| Display | 50-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 4K 3840 x 2160, anti-glare | 55" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS LCD, 350 cd/m² |
| Touch | — | Multi-touch capacitive, finger/pen differentiation; 2 active pens |
| Microphones | 5 mics in end-fire array + 5 sensor mics | 14-element beamforming array, optimal to about 4 m |
| Speakers | 82dB, opposing drivers | Multichannel with woofer, 75 Hz–20 kHz, 94 dB SPL max |
| Power | Built-in 100-240V; in call 97-104W | — |
| Weight | — | 40 kg (board only) |
| Connections | Ports: Ethernet, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, BYOD), HDMI-in, HDMI-out (dual screen); Wireless: WiFi 6, Bluetooth | 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 Neat's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Neat Board 50: 50 MP, 113° horizontal FOV, ƒ2.8. Cisco Board Pro 55 G2: Dual 48 MP sensors: wide 112° and main 70° horizontal FOV.
- Microphones: Neat Board 50: 5 mics in end-fire array + 5 sensor mics. Cisco Board Pro 55 G2: 14-element beamforming array, optimal to about 4 m.
- Pickup: about 16 ft for the Neat Board 50 vs 13 ft for the Cisco Board Pro 55 G2.
- Speakers: Neat Board 50: 82dB, opposing drivers. Cisco Board Pro 55 G2: Multichannel with woofer, 75 Hz–20 kHz, 94 dB SPL max.
- Screen: Neat Board 50: 50-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD, 4K 3840 x 2160, anti-glare. Cisco Board Pro 55 G2: 55" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS LCD, 350 cd/m².
- Zoom: Neat Board 50: 4x digital. Cisco Board Pro 55 G2: 5x digital.
- Platforms: the Neat Board 50 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Board Pro 55 G2 lists Webex and Teams.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Neat Board 50 if you want the one that costs $12,462 less, also supports Zoom and Google Meet and plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for huddle, small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Neat Board 50
- Choose the Cisco Board Pro 55 G2 if you want the one that also supports Webex. Best for small and medium rooms, with Webex and Teams. See the Cisco Board Pro 55 G2
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Still deciding? Read the Neat Board 50 guide and the Cisco Board Pro 55 G2 guide, see Board 50 alternatives and Board Pro 55 G2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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