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Poly TC8 Touch Controller vs Logitech Tap IP: which to buy?

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Choosing between the Poly TC8 Touch Controller and the Logitech Tap IP? Here's how they differ on platforms, pairing and price, and which one fits your room.

Poly TC8 Touch Controller vs Logitech Tap IP: which to buy?
Poly TC8 Touch Controller vs Logitech Tap IP: platforms and price compared, plus which to buy.

Short answer: pick the Poly TC8 Touch Controller if you want the one that costs $441 less. Pick the Logitech Tap IP if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1).

Both are appliance touch controllers; the difference is which systems they pair with and screen.

Side by side

Poly TC8 Touch Controller Logitech Tap IP
Price $421 $862
Pairs with Studio X32, Studio X52, Studio X72 and others Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, Rally Bar Huddle and others
Platforms Teams and Zoom Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
Display 8 in, 1280 x 800 (WXGA) —
Power PoE (IEEE 802.3af class 3) PoE, IEEE 802.3af Type 1, Class 3
Dimensions 205 x 123 x 79 mm 56.1 x 246.2 x 171.3 mm
Weight 812 g 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Warranty 1 year limited 2 years
Connections Ports: 1 RJ-45 Network: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0

Specs are Logitech and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.

The key differences

  • Warranty: Poly TC8 Touch Controller: 1 year limited. Logitech Tap IP: 2 years.
  • Platforms: the Poly TC8 Touch Controller lists Teams and Zoom; the Logitech Tap IP lists Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.

Which should you buy?

  • Choose the Poly TC8 Touch Controller if you want the one that costs $441 less. It pairs with the Studio X32, Studio X52, Studio X72 and others. See the Poly TC8 Touch Controller
  • Choose the Logitech Tap IP if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). It pairs with the Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, Rally Bar Huddle and others. See the Logitech Tap IP

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Still deciding? Read the Poly TC8 Touch Controller guide and the Logitech Tap IP guide, see TC8 Touch Controller alternatives and Tap IP alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.

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