Choosing between the Poly Studio V12 and the Barco ClickShare Bar Core? 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 V12 if you want the one that costs $1,164 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Barco ClickShare Bar Core if you want a wireless BYOD video bar, 4K camera, 1 Button.
Both are USB video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Poly Studio V12 | Barco ClickShare Bar Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,486 | $2,650 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus | 4K, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV |
| Field of view | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal | — |
| Zoom | 5x digital | — |
| Microphones | Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft | 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup |
| Speakers | Stereo, 2 x 5 W | 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex |
| Power | PoE++ injector or USB-C power adapter (sold separately) | — |
| Dimensions | 2.63 x 22.7 x 3.07 in | 98 x 640 x 101 mm |
| Weight | 2.97 lb | 2500 g |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration |
| Connections | 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 | Video output: 4K @ 30 Hz; HDMI 1.4b or USB-C DP Alt Mode; USB-C 3.1 (DP) to screen, USB-A 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB-C 2.0 (side) |
Specs are Barco and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Poly Studio V12: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus. Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 4K, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV.
- Microphones: Poly Studio V12: Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft. Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup.
- Speakers: Poly Studio V12: Stereo, 2 x 5 W. Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex.
- Warranty: Poly Studio V12: 1 year limited. Barco ClickShare Bar Core: 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration.
- Platforms: the Poly Studio V12 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Barco ClickShare Bar Core lists BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio V12 if you want the one that costs $1,164 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V12
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Bar Core if you want a wireless BYOD video bar, 4K camera, 1 Button. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Barco ClickShare Bar Core
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio V12 guide and the Barco ClickShare Bar Core guide, see Studio V12 alternatives and ClickShare Bar Core alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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