Choosing between the Poly Studio V52 and the Neat Bar Generation 2? 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 V52 if you want the one that costs less. Pick the Neat Bar Generation 2 if you want the one that runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Poly Studio V52 | Neat Bar Generation 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,749 | $4,790 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Huddle, Small, Medium |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K | Wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV |
| Field of view | 110° diagonal | — |
| Zoom | 5x digital | 4x digital |
| Microphones | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft | 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W | Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers |
| Power | — | Built-in 100-240V; in call 10-13W |
| Dimensions | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm | 650 x 70 x 70 mm (25.59 x 2.76 x 2.76 in) |
| Weight | 2.54 kg | 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | — |
| Connections | Ports: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (disabled by default), 1 RJ-45, 1 RJ-11; HDMI: 2 HDMI-out (provisioning only); HDMI-in not supported; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.0 (audio sink not supported) | Ports: Ethernet, 2 × HDMI-out, HDMI-in, USB-C (BYOD, dp.alt mode); Wireless: WiFi, Bluetooth (proximity join in Teams), ultrasonic sharing |
Specs are Neat and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Poly Studio V52: 20 MP 4K. Neat Bar Generation 2: Wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV.
- Microphones: Poly Studio V52: Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft. Neat Bar Generation 2: 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Poly Studio V52 vs 16 ft for the Neat Bar Generation 2.
- Speakers: Poly Studio V52: Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W. Neat Bar Generation 2: Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers.
- Zoom: Poly Studio V52: 5x digital. Neat Bar Generation 2: 4x digital.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio V52 if you want the one that costs less. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio V52
- Choose the Neat Bar Generation 2 if you want the one that runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for huddle, small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Neat Bar Generation 2
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio V52 guide and the Neat Bar Generation 2 guide, see Studio V52 alternatives and Bar Generation 2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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