The Poly Studio R30 is a video bar for focus, huddle and small rooms. This guide covers price, room size, Teams, Zoom and Google Meet support, what's in the box and how it compares.
Quick facts
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | $475 |
| Part number | 842D2AA#ABA |
| Best for | Focus, huddle and small rooms |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB |
| Camera | 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens |
| Field of view | 110° horizontal, 120° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5x (4x with auto tracking) |
What is the Studio R30?
The Poly Studio R30 is HP Poly's most affordable USB video bar, sized for huddle rooms of about 10 x 15 ft. You plug it into a laptop or room PC over USB-C and it appears as a standard camera, microphone and speaker. It's certified for Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and Chromebook.
The camera is 8 MP 4K with a 120° diagonal view and DirectorAI framing, including presenter tracking. Audio comes from a three-mic beamforming array (15 ft pickup) and a single speaker with a passive radiator. Wi-Fi is used for Poly Lens management, not for meetings.
It's lighter on audio than the V12 (one speaker versus stereo) and has a lower-resolution sensor. It's a good fit for focus and huddle rooms on a budget. For rooms with more than about six people, step up to the V12 or X32.
Who the Studio R30 is for
- Good fit: focus, huddle and small rooms; BYOD rooms and PC-based rooms, where any meeting app has to work.
- Skip it for: rooms bigger than small: look at the Bar Generation 2; rooms that want one-touch join with no PC (pick an appliance bar); for rooms with more than about six people, step up to the V12 or X32.
How much does the Studio R30 cost?
The Studio R30 is $475. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the Studio R30 price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms. Price and total room cost
What size room is the Studio R30 for?
We recommend it for focus rooms (1–2 people), huddle rooms (2–4 people) and small rooms (4–6 people). Microphones: Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft. Field of view: 110° horizontal. Room size details
Does the Studio R30 work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet?
It's certified for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and works with any app over USB, including Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and Webex. It's a USB device: plug it into a laptop or room PC and it shows up as a camera, microphone and speaker in any meeting app. Platform details
What's in the box
- Poly Studio R30
- Monitor clamp
- AC power adapter and cable
- USB-C to USB-A cable (5 m)
- Removable privacy cap
- Setup sheet
Studio R30 vs similar video bars
| Model | Brand | Rooms | Camera | Field of view | Microphones | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio R30 | Poly | Focus, Huddle, Small | 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens | 110° horizontal, 120° diagonal | Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft | $475 |
| Studio V12 | Poly | Huddle, Small | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal | Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft | $1,486 |
| MeetUp 2 | Logitech | Huddle, Small | 4K digital PTZ, digital pan ±48° and tilt ±32° at 4x zoom | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal, 80° vertical | 6 omnidirectional MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m (23 ft) | $1,124 |
| UVC34 | Yealink | Focus, Huddle | 8MP, 1/2.8-inch CMOS, 4K 30fps, 5x e-PTZ | 120° | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array | $353 |
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Accessories for the Studio R30
- Poly Studio Bluetooth Remote Control: Bluetooth remote for Studio R30, USB, V12, V52, V72
- Poly Studio E70/R30 Display Clamp: Top-of-display clamp for Studio E70, P15 and R30
- Poly USB 2.0 Cable 5 m: 5 m USB 2.0 cable for Poly USB bars and cameras
FAQ
Is the R30 certified for Teams and Zoom?
Yes. HP lists Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and Chromebook certification.
What room size is it for?
Small rooms of about 10 x 15 ft. Mic pickup reaches 15 ft.
Is there a remote?
The Poly Studio Bluetooth remote (875L4AA) is sold separately, or comes with the R30 Plus bundle.
Where is the Studio R30 manual?
Poly publishes it: Studio R30 user manual (PDF).
More Studio R30 guides
- Studio R30: setup guide
- Studio R30: troubleshooting
- Studio R30: firmware updates
- Studio R30: mounting and placement
- Studio R30: Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
- Studio R30: what room size it covers
- Studio R30: price and total room cost
- Studio R30: full specs
- Studio R30: alternatives compared
- Studio R30: accessories
- Studio R30: factory reset
- Studio R30: admin login and settings
- All Poly video bars compared
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
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