Choosing between the Yealink CP965 and the AVer FONE700? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink CP965 if you want the one that costs $1,459 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the AVer FONE700 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms) and also supports Google Meet.
Side by side
| Yealink CP965 | AVer FONE700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $581 | $2,040 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium, Large | Medium, Large, Boardroom |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | USB |
| Display | 5-inch multi-touch, 720 x 1280 | — |
| Microphones | 12-mic array for voice pickup + 1 for noise cancellation | 3 directional + 18 omnidirectional per speakerphone |
| Pickup range | 6 m (20 ft), 360° | — |
| Expansion | CPW65 wireless DECT expansion mics | Daisy chain up to 4 speakerphones |
| Power | Power over Ethernet | 48V, 3.75A |
| Warranty | — | Speakerphone/hub 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth | Hub I/O: USB 3.0 Type-C to PC, 4K HDMI out, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A (AVer cameras), USB 2.0 (BT dongle), LAN, 3.5 mm line-out and phone-in |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: Yealink CP965: 12-mic array for voice pickup + 1 for noise cancellation. AVer FONE700: 3 directional + 18 omnidirectional per speakerphone.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Yealink CP965 vs 11 ft for the AVer FONE700.
- Platforms: the Yealink CP965 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the AVer FONE700 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
- Power: the Yealink CP965 runs on PoE (one network cable); the AVer FONE700 on a power adapter.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink CP965 if you want the one that costs $1,459 less, is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use, signs in to the platform itself, with no computer and picks up voices farther away (20 ft vs 11 ft). Best for small, medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink CP965
- Choose the AVer FONE700 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to boardrooms) and also supports Google Meet. Best for medium and large rooms and boardrooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer FONE700
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink CP965 guide and the AVer FONE700 guide, see CP965 alternatives and FONE700 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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