Choosing between the Poly Studio Table Microphone and the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Poly Studio Table Microphone if you want the one that costs $182 less and also supports Google Meet. Pick the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Side by side
| Poly Studio Table Microphone | Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219 | $401 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Teams and Zoom |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | Appliance |
| Microphones | — | 3-microphone array |
| Pickup range | — | 6 m (20 ft), 360° |
| Talk time | — | Up to 12 hours |
| Connections | — | Wireless: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi |
Specs are Poly and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone has 3-microphone array; the Poly Studio Table Microphone doesn't list microphones.
- Platforms: the Poly Studio Table Microphone lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone lists Teams and Zoom.
- Power: the Poly Studio Table Microphone runs on its host system; the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio Table Microphone if you want the one that costs $182 less and also supports Google Meet. It pairs with the Studio X52, Studio X72, Studio V52 and others. See the Poly Studio Table Microphone
- Choose the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. It pairs with the MeetingBar A30, MeetingBar A40, SmartVision 40 and others. See the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio Table Microphone guide and the Yealink VCM36-W Wireless Microphone guide, see Studio Table Microphone alternatives and VCM36-W Wireless Microphone alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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