Choosing between the Poly Studio X52 and the Poly Studio V52? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Studio X52 if you want the one that costs $1,001 less and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Pick the Studio V52 if you want a USB version of the X52 for PC-based mid-size rooms.
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Studio X52 | Studio V52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,748 | $4,749 |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | USB |
| Camera | 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps | 20 MP 4K |
| Field of view | 95° horizontal, 110° diagonal | 110° diagonal |
| Zoom | 5x digital | 5x digital |
| Microphones | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft | Two MEMS + two second-order microphones, pickup up to 20 ft |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W |
| Dimensions | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm |
| Weight | 2.54 kg | 2.54 kg |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited |
| Framing | Poly DirectorAI people, group and speaker framing; DirectorAI perimeter | Poly DirectorAI speaker, people and group framing; DirectorAI perimeter |
| Recommended room | 20 ft x 15 ft | Medium (6-9 people) |
| Frame rate | — | 30 fps |
| 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 | 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) |
Specs are Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Studio X52: 20 MP 4K UHD, single lens, 30 fps. Studio V52: 20 MP 4K.
- Field of view: Studio X52: 95° horizontal. Studio V52: 110° diagonal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Speakers: Studio X52: Stereo speakers. Studio V52: Dual speakers, 2 x 20 W.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Studio X52 if you want the one that costs $1,001 less and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Studio X52
- Choose the Studio V52 if you want a USB version of the X52 for PC-based mid-size rooms. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Studio V52
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Still deciding? Read the Studio X52 guide and the Studio V52 guide, see Studio X52 alternatives and Studio V52 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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