Choosing between the Poly Studio X52 and the Cisco Room Bar Pro? 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 X52 if you want the one that costs $7,956 less and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Cisco Room Bar Pro if you want the one that also supports Webex and has the wider field of view (112° vs 95° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen.
Both are appliance+USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Poly Studio X52 | Cisco Room Bar Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,748 | $11,704 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps | Dual camera, two 48 MP 1/1.3" sensors (wide + telephoto), 30 fps |
| Field of view | 95° horizontal, 110° diagonal | 112° horizontal (wide), 70° horizontal (tele) |
| Zoom | 5x digital | 5x digital (10x with AI virtual lens) |
| Microphones | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft | 16-element beamforming array; up to 8 Cisco IP mics |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | 3 full-range drivers + dual woofer, 70 Hz–22 kHz, 97 dB max |
| Power | — | 100–240 V; about 20 W average |
| Dimensions | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm | — |
| Weight | 2.54 kg | 4.47 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 90-day limited |
| Connections | Video ports: 1 HDMI-in 2.0, 2 HDMI-out 2.0; USB / audio: 1 USB-C, 2 USB-A (5Gbps), 1 line in (optional microphone); Network: 1 RJ-45; Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0 | Video outputs: 3x HDMI, up to 4K60; Video inputs: 1x HDMI (up to 4K30), 1x USB-C (up to 4K30); Network: Gigabit LAN, 1 PoE port for Navigator, 2 PoE ports for AV-over-IP, Wi-Fi 6E (radio models) |
Specs are Cisco and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Poly Studio X52: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps. Cisco Room Bar Pro: Dual camera, two 48 MP 1/1.3" sensors (wide + telephoto), 30 fps.
- Field of view: Poly Studio X52: 95° horizontal. Cisco Room Bar Pro: 112° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Poly Studio X52: Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft. Cisco Room Bar Pro: 16-element beamforming array; up to 8 Cisco IP mics.
- Speakers: Poly Studio X52: Stereo speakers. Cisco Room Bar Pro: 3 full-range drivers + dual woofer, 70 Hz–22 kHz, 97 dB max.
- Zoom: Poly Studio X52: 5x digital. Cisco Room Bar Pro: 5x digital (10x with AI virtual lens).
- Warranty: Poly Studio X52: 1 year limited. Cisco Room Bar Pro: 90-day limited.
- Platforms: the Poly Studio X52 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Room Bar Pro lists Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio X52 if you want the one that costs $7,956 less and also supports Zoom and Google Meet. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio X52
- Choose the Cisco Room Bar Pro if you want the one that also supports Webex and has the wider field of view (112° vs 95° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for small and medium rooms, with Webex, Teams and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Bar Pro
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio X52 guide and the Cisco Room Bar Pro guide, see Studio X52 alternatives and Room Bar Pro alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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