Choosing between the Poly Studio E60 and the AVer PTZ231? 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 $691 less. Pick the AVer PTZ231 if you want the one that comes with a longer standard warranty (5 years vs 1).
Both are USB PTZ cameras for large rooms to boardrooms; the difference is camera and power.
Side by side
| Poly Studio E60 | AVer PTZ231 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,894 | $2,585 |
| Field of view | 71° horizontal PTZ camera; 107° horizontal panoramic camera | — |
| Zoom | 12x optical | 30X optical, 1X digital |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 30 fps | — |
| Power | 12 V DC adapter or PoE+ | PoE+; 19W |
| Dimensions | 20 x 15 x 16.5 cm | — |
| Weight | 1.79 kg | — |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | Camera 5 years |
| Connections | Ports: 1 USB-B, 1 RJ-45 Gigabit (PoE+), AC/DC power jack | Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB; Audio input: Mic in, line in; Network: 10/100/1000 Base-T; RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, NDI |
Specs are AVer and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Zoom: Poly Studio E60: 12x optical. AVer PTZ231: 30X optical, 1X digital.
- Warranty: Poly Studio E60: 1 year limited. AVer PTZ231: Camera 5 years.
- Power: the Poly Studio E60 runs on a power adapter; the AVer PTZ231 on PoE (one network cable).
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio E60 if you want the one that costs $691 less. Best for large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio E60
- Choose the AVer PTZ231 if you want the one that comes with a longer standard warranty (5 years vs 1). Best for large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the AVer PTZ231
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio E60 guide and the AVer PTZ231 guide, see Studio E60 alternatives and PTZ231 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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