Choosing between the Poly Studio R30 and the Logitech MeetUp 2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Poly Studio R30 if you want the one that costs $649 less. Pick the Logitech MeetUp 2 if you want the one that picks up voices farther away (23 ft vs 15 ft) and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1).
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified USB video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Poly Studio R30 | Logitech MeetUp 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $475 | $1,124 |
| Rooms | Focus, Huddle, Small | Huddle, Small |
| Camera | 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens | 4K digital PTZ, digital pan ±48° and tilt ±32° at 4x zoom |
| Field of view | 110° horizontal, 120° diagonal | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal, 80° vertical |
| Zoom | 5x (4x with auto tracking) | 4X HD digital zoom |
| Microphones | Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft | 6 omnidirectional MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m (23 ft) |
| Speakers | — | 55 mm full-range with bass reflex enclosure |
| Dimensions | 445 x 86 x 81 mm (with clamp) | 73.3 x 469.2 x 73 mm |
| Weight | 822 g (with clamp) | 1.8 kg (3.97 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 2 years |
| Connections | Ports: 1 USB-C (5Gbps), 2 USB 2.0 Type-A, power input; Wireless: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Interfaces: 1 x HDMI out, 1 x HDMI in, 1 x USB-C 3.1; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth LE |
Specs are Logitech and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Poly Studio R30: 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens. Logitech MeetUp 2: 4K digital PTZ, digital pan ±48° and tilt ±32° at 4x zoom.
- Field of view: Poly Studio R30: 110° horizontal. Logitech MeetUp 2: 113° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Poly Studio R30: Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft. Logitech MeetUp 2: 6 omnidirectional MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m (23 ft).
- Pickup: about 15 ft for the Poly Studio R30 vs 23 ft for the Logitech MeetUp 2.
- Zoom: Poly Studio R30: 5x (4x with auto tracking). Logitech MeetUp 2: 4X HD digital zoom.
- Warranty: Poly Studio R30: 1 year limited. Logitech MeetUp 2: 2 years.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio R30 if you want the one that costs $649 less. Best for focus, huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio R30
- Choose the Logitech MeetUp 2 if you want the one that picks up voices farther away (23 ft vs 15 ft) and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech MeetUp 2
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio R30 guide and the Logitech MeetUp 2 guide, see Studio R30 alternatives and MeetUp 2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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