Choosing between the Poly Studio X52 and the Logitech Rally Bar? 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 is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and has the wider field of view (95° vs 82° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Pick the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1).
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified appliance+USB video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Poly Studio X52 | Logitech Rally Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,748 | $3,859 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Medium, Large |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps | 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15° |
| Field of view | 95° horizontal, 110° diagonal | 90° diagonal, 82.1° horizontal (132.1° x 82.2° total coverage) |
| Zoom | 5x digital | 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital) |
| Microphones | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | 2 x 70 mm, 8W |
| Dimensions | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.54 kg | 7.08 kg (15.61 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) |
| 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 out/in: 2 x HDMI out (up to 1080p), 1 x HDMI in; USB: 3x Type A, 1x Type C; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Specs are Logitech and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Poly Studio X52: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps. Logitech Rally Bar: 4K motorized PTZ, pan ±25°, tilt ±15°.
- Field of view: Poly Studio X52: 95° horizontal. Logitech Rally Bar: 82° 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. Logitech Rally Bar: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m.
- Speakers: Poly Studio X52: Stereo speakers. Logitech Rally Bar: 2 x 70 mm, 8W.
- Zoom: Poly Studio X52: 5x digital. Logitech Rally Bar: 15X HD zoom (5X optical, 3X digital).
- Warranty: Poly Studio X52: 1 year limited. Logitech Rally Bar: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available).
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Studio X52 if you want the one that is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use and has the wider field of view (95° vs 82° horizontal), better when people sit close to the screen. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Poly Studio X52
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Studio X52 guide and the Logitech Rally Bar guide, see Studio X52 alternatives and Rally Bar alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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