Choosing between the Poly Studio E60 and the AVer CAM550? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Poly Studio E60 if you want the one that costs $216 less and also suits classrooms. Pick the AVer CAM550 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 1).
Both are USB PTZ cameras; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| Poly Studio E60 | AVer CAM550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,894 | $2,110 |
| Rooms | Large, Boardroom, Classroom | Medium, Large, Boardroom |
| Platforms | BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Field of view | 71° horizontal PTZ camera; 107° horizontal panoramic camera | — |
| Zoom | 12x optical | — |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 30 fps | — |
| Power | 12 V DC adapter or PoE+ | 12V/2A or PoE+ (802.3at) |
| Dimensions | 20 x 15 x 16.5 cm | 170.8 x 190.5 x 173 mm |
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | Ports: 1 USB-B, 1 RJ-45 Gigabit (PoE+), AC/DC power jack | Outputs: USB 3.1 Type-B, HDMI 1.3, IP (RJ45) |
Specs are AVer and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Field of view: Poly Studio E60: 107° horizontal. AVer CAM550: 76° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Warranty: Poly Studio E60: 1 year limited. AVer CAM550: Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year.
- Platforms: the Poly Studio E60 lists BYOD/USB; the AVer CAM550 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio E60 if you want the one that costs $216 less, also suits classrooms and has the wider field of view (107° vs 76° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio E60
- Choose the AVer CAM550 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom and comes with a longer standard warranty (3 years vs 1). Best for medium and large rooms and boardrooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the AVer CAM550
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio E60 guide and the AVer CAM550 guide, see Studio E60 alternatives and CAM550 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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