Choosing between the Poly Studio V12 and the Poly Studio X32? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Studio V12 if you want the one that costs $220 less. Pick the Studio X32 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are video bars for huddle to small rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Studio V12 | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,486 | $1,706 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus | 20 MP, 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus |
| Field of view | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal | 120° horizontal, 132° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5x digital | 5x digital |
| Microphones | Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft | Four MEMS microphones, pickup up to 15 ft |
| Speakers | Stereo, 2 x 5 W | Dual speakers, 2 x 5 W |
| Power | PoE++ injector or USB-C power adapter (sold separately) | — |
| Dimensions | 2.63 x 22.7 x 3.07 in | 22.7 x 2.6 x 2.95 in |
| Weight | 2.97 lb | 2.51 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited |
| Framing | Poly DirectorAI speaker, people and group framing | Poly DirectorAI speaker, people and group framing |
| Mic expansion | Phoenix connector | — |
| Recommended room | — | 15 ft x 10 ft |
| 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 ports: 1 HDMI-in 1.4, 2 HDMI-out 2.0; USB: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (5Gbps); Network: 1 RJ-45 Gigabit, PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt class 6); Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Studio V12: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus. Studio X32: 20 MP, 4K UHD, single lens, fixed focus.
- Microphones: Studio V12: Four digital MEMS, pickup up to 15 ft. Studio X32: Four MEMS microphones, pickup up to 15 ft.
- Speakers: Studio V12: Stereo, 2 x 5 W. Studio X32: Dual speakers, 2 x 5 W.
- Platforms: the Studio V12 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Studio X32 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Studio V12 if you want the one that costs $220 less. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Studio V12
- Choose the Studio X32 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Studio X32
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Still deciding? Read the Studio V12 guide and the Studio X32 guide, see Studio V12 alternatives and Studio X32 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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