Choosing between the Poly Studio USB and the Poly Studio V12? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Studio USB if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Studio V12 if you want a 4K 120° USB video bar for small BYOD and PC rooms.
Both are Teams and Zoom certified USB video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Studio USB | Studio V12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,409 | $1,486 |
| Camera | 4K, 30 fps | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus |
| Field of view | 120° diagonal | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5x | 5x digital |
| Microphones | Six-element beamforming array | Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft |
| Speakers | 100 Hz to 20 kHz, 90 dB sensitivity | Stereo, 2 x 5 W |
| Power | — | PoE++ injector or USB-C power adapter (sold separately) |
| Dimensions | 700 x 70 x 105 mm (without stand) | 2.63 x 22.7 x 3.07 in |
| Weight | 2.342 kg (without stand) | 2.97 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited |
| Framing | DirectorAI speaker, people, group framing and presenter tracking | Poly DirectorAI speaker, people and group framing |
| Mic expansion | — | Phoenix connector |
| Connections | Ports: 1 USB-C, 1 audio-in, 1 line in (optional microphone); Wireless: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Ports: 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A (mouse/keyboard only), 1 RJ-45 with PoE++; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Studio USB: 4K, 30 fps. Studio V12: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus.
- Field of view: Studio USB: 120° diagonal. Studio V12: 120° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Studio USB: Six-element beamforming array. Studio V12: Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft.
- Speakers: Studio USB: 100 Hz to 20 kHz, 90 dB sensitivity. Studio V12: Stereo, 2 x 5 W.
- Zoom: Studio USB: 5x. Studio V12: 5x digital.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Studio USB if you want the one that costs less. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Studio USB
- Choose the Studio V12 if you want a 4K 120° USB video bar for small BYOD and PC rooms. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Studio V12
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Still deciding? Read the Studio USB guide and the Studio V12 guide, see Studio USB alternatives and Studio V12 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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