Choosing between the Poly Trio C60 and the AVer FONE540? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Poly Trio C60 if you want the one that costs $115 less and signs in to the platform itself, with no computer. Pick the AVer FONE540 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet and plugs into any laptop by USB.
Both are devices for small to medium rooms; the difference is audio and screen.
Side by side
| Poly Trio C60 | AVer FONE540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $455 | $570 |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance | USB |
| Display | 5 in color touchscreen, 720 x 1280 | — |
| Microphones | Three MEMS, 360°, pickup up to 20 ft | Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup |
| Expansion | — | Daisy-chain up to three speakerphones or four microphones |
| Power | PoE / PoE+ | 12V adapter |
| Dimensions | 38.3 x 7.7 x 33.4 cm | 8.66 x 7.14 x 1.94 in |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | Speakerphone 2 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | Network: 2 RJ-45 (PoE port and passthrough); USB: 1 USB-A 2.0, 1 USB-B 2.0 | Micro USB 2.0, LAN (IP remote access), expansion port, 3.5 mm phone-in, 3.5 mm line out |
Specs are AVer and Poly's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Poly Trio C60: Three MEMS, 360°, pickup up to 20 ft. AVer FONE540: Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup.
- Warranty: Poly Trio C60: 1 year limited. AVer FONE540: Speakerphone 2 years, accessories 1 year.
- Platforms: the Poly Trio C60 lists Teams and Zoom; the AVer FONE540 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Poly Trio C60 runs on PoE (one network cable); the AVer FONE540 on a power adapter.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Poly Trio C60 if you want the one that costs $115 less and signs in to the platform itself, with no computer. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Poly Trio C60
- Choose the AVer FONE540 if you want the one that also supports Google Meet, plugs into any laptop by USB and comes with a longer standard warranty (2 years vs 1). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer FONE540
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Still deciding? Read the Poly Trio C60 guide and the AVer FONE540 guide, see Trio C60 alternatives and FONE540 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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