Choosing between the Poly Studio R30 and the Neat Bar? 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 $265 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Neat Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms).
Both are USB video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Poly Studio R30 | Neat Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $456 | $721 |
| Rooms | Focus, Huddle, Small | Huddle, Small, Medium |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens | 4056×3040 (12 MP) capture, 120° horizontal FOV |
| Field of view | 110° horizontal, 120° diagonal | — |
| Zoom | 5x (4x with auto tracking) | 4x digital (optional 8x digital) |
| Microphones | Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft | 5 mics in end-fire array + 3 sensor mics |
| Speakers | — | Speakerbox with opposing drivers, wide-angle ultrasonic tweeter |
| Power | — | Built-in power supply, 100-240V; in call 10-11W |
| Dimensions | 445 x 86 x 81 mm (with clamp) | 556 x 76 x 76 mm (21.9 x 3 x 3 in) |
| Weight | 822 g (with clamp) | 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | — |
| 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 | Ports: Ethernet, 2 × HDMI-out, HDMI-in, USB-C (BYOD/USB passthrough); Wireless: WiFi, Bluetooth |
Specs are Neat and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Poly Studio R30: 8 MP 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), single lens. Neat Bar: 4056×3040 (12 MP) capture, 120° horizontal FOV.
- Microphones: Poly Studio R30: Three-element beamforming array, pickup up to 15 ft. Neat Bar: 5 mics in end-fire array + 3 sensor mics.
- Zoom: Poly Studio R30: 5x (4x with auto tracking). Neat Bar: 4x digital (optional 8x digital).
- Platforms: the Poly Studio R30 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Neat Bar lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio R30 if you want the one that costs $265 less, is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Best for focus, huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio R30
- Choose the Neat Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms). Best for huddle, small and medium rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Neat Bar
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio R30 guide and the Neat Bar guide, see Studio R30 alternatives and Bar alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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