Choosing between the Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9 and the Barco ClickShare Hub Core? Here's how they differ on platforms and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9 if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Barco ClickShare Hub Core if you want a Teams Rooms on Android compute with ClickShare BYOD.
Both are appliance room PCs; the difference is price.
Side by side
| Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9 | Barco ClickShare Hub Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,782 | $2,900 |
| Platforms | Teams | Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Power | — | External USB-C charger 100 W / 180 W; 140 W max |
| Dimensions | — | 37 x 180 x 180 mm |
| Weight | — | 720 g |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
| Connections | Video out: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, USB-C with DP; two 4K displays; USB: Front USB-C 20 Gb/s + 2x USB-A; rear 2x USB-C + 3x USB-A; Network: RJ-45 2.5 Gb/s; Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth | Video output: HDMI 2.0, up to 5120 x 2160 @ 30 Hz; Video input: HDMI 2.0, 4K @ 30 Hz; Wireless: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, BT 5.3; 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; Gigabit LAN, USB-C PD 3.1 power in, HDMI out, USB-A, 3 x USB-C (two with DP out) |
Specs are Barco and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Platforms: the Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9 lists Teams; the Barco ClickShare Hub Core lists Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9 if you want the one that costs less. See the Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Hub Core if you want a Teams Rooms on Android compute with ClickShare BYOD. See the Barco ClickShare Hub Core
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Mini IP Conference PC G9 guide and the Barco ClickShare Hub Core guide, see Mini IP Conference PC G9 alternatives and ClickShare Hub Core alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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