Choosing between the Yealink CP50 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 Yealink CP50 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms). Pick the AVer FONE540 if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
Both are USB speakerphones; the difference is audio and power.
Side by side
| Yealink CP50 | AVer FONE540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $546 | $570 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium |
| Platforms | BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Microphones | 8-element omnidirectional array | Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup |
| Pickup range | 6 m, 360° | — |
| Expansion | Daisy-chain up to 8 mics with CPE40 over PoE cable | Daisy-chain up to three speakerphones or four microphones |
| Power | — | 12V adapter |
| Dimensions | — | 8.66 x 7.14 x 1.94 in |
| Weight | — | 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) |
| Warranty | — | Speakerphone 2 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | USB to PC/OPS; Ethernet to Yealink terminal or UVC camera | Micro USB 2.0, LAN (IP remote access), expansion port, 3.5 mm phone-in, 3.5 mm line out |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Yealink CP50: 8-element omnidirectional array. AVer FONE540: Two omnidirectional, 360° pickup.
- Platforms: the Yealink CP50 lists BYOD/USB; the AVer FONE540 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Yealink CP50 runs on USB bus power; the AVer FONE540 on a power adapter.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink CP50 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms). Best for small, medium and large rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Yealink CP50
- Choose the AVer FONE540 if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. 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 Yealink CP50 guide and the AVer FONE540 guide, see CP50 alternatives and FONE540 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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