Choosing between the Poly Studio V72 and the Poly Studio X72? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Studio V72 if you want the one that costs $1,249 less. Pick the Studio X72 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 medium to large rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Studio V72 | Studio X72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,629 | $5,878 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | Dual 20 MP 4K cameras, fixed focus | Dual 20 MP 4K cameras |
| Field of view | 120° / 70° horizontal (140° / 78° diagonal) | 120° and 70° horizontal (140° / 78° diagonal) |
| Zoom | 7.3x digital | 7.3x digital |
| Microphones | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 25 ft | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 25 ft |
| Speakers | 2 x 20 W | Two-way stereo with bass ports (2 x 20 W mid, 2 x 15 W tweeter) |
| Dimensions | 840.18 x 135.4 x 117.93 mm | 840.18 x 135.4 x 117.93 mm |
| Weight | 3.307 kg | 3.3 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited |
| Frame rate | 30 fps | — |
| Framing | — | Poly DirectorAI speaker, people and group framing |
| Recommended room | — | 28 ft x 15 ft |
| Connections | Ports: 1 USB-C (5Gbps), 2 USB-A (disabled by default), LAN RJ-45, LLN RJ-45, RJ-11; HDMI: 2 HDMI-out (provisioning only); Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Video ports: 1 HDMI-in 1.4 (4K30), 2 HDMI-out 2.0 (4K30); USB / audio: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (5Gbps); line in, line out, mic line in; Network: 1 RJ-45 Gigabit; 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 V72: Dual 20 MP 4K cameras, fixed focus. Studio X72: Dual 20 MP 4K cameras.
- Speakers: Studio V72: 2 x 20 W. Studio X72: Two-way stereo with bass ports (2 x 20 W mid, 2 x 15 W tweeter).
- Platforms: the Studio V72 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Studio X72 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Studio V72 if you want the one that costs $1,249 less. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Studio V72
- Choose the Studio X72 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Studio X72
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Still deciding? Read the Studio V72 guide and the Studio X72 guide, see Studio V72 alternatives and Studio X72 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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