Choosing between the Neat Frame 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 Frame if you want the one that costs $5,057 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Cisco Desk if you want the one that also supports Webex and plugs into any laptop by USB.
Both are personal video devices for focus rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Neat Frame | Cisco Desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $745 | $5,802 |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 50MP, 113° horizontal FOV | 8 MP, up to 30 fps, privacy shutter |
| Field of view | — | 64° horizontal, 50° vertical |
| Zoom | 4x digital | — |
| Display | 15.6-inch capacitive multi-touch, 1080x1920, 450 nits, 9:16 | 24" 1080p VA LED, 300 cd/m² |
| Touch | — | Projected capacitive multi-touch |
| Microphones | 3 beamforming mics in end-fire array + 1 tracking mic | 4-mic array with AI noise removal |
| Speakers | Two-way loudspeaker system | Full-range center speaker with passive bass radiators, 80 Hz–20 kHz |
| Power | — | 70 W max |
| Dimensions | 222.5 x 445 x 111.2 mm | 56.5 x 47.4 x 7.0 cm |
| Weight | 3.45 kg (7.6 lb) | 8.7 kg (19.2 lb) |
| Warranty | — | 90-day limited |
| Connections | Ports: USB-C, 4-pin mini-jack; Wireless: WiFi, Bluetooth | 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 Frame: 50MP, 113° horizontal FOV. Cisco Desk: 8 MP, up to 30 fps, privacy shutter.
- Microphones: Neat Frame: 3 beamforming mics in end-fire array + 1 tracking mic. Cisco Desk: 4-mic array with AI noise removal.
- Speakers: Neat Frame: Two-way loudspeaker system. Cisco Desk: Full-range center speaker with passive bass radiators, 80 Hz–20 kHz.
- Screen: Neat Frame: 15.6-inch capacitive multi-touch, 1080x1920, 450 nits, 9:16. Cisco Desk: 24" 1080p VA LED, 300 cd/m².
- Platforms: the Neat Frame lists Teams and Zoom; the Cisco Desk lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Neat Frame if you want the one that costs $5,057 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Best for focus rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Neat Frame
- Choose the Cisco Desk if you want the one that also supports Webex and plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for focus rooms, with Webex and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Desk
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Still deciding? Read the Neat Frame guide and the Cisco Desk guide, see Frame alternatives and Desk alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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