Choosing between the Yealink MeetingBar A30 and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink MeetingBar A30 if you want the one that costs $1,936 less and covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms). Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller if you want an all-in-one Teams Rooms bar + network IP controller.
Side by side
| Yealink MeetingBar A30 | Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,909 | $3,845 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Huddle, Small |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams and Zoom |
| Mode | Appliance + USB | Appliance |
| Camera | Dual-camera: optical camera with 10x hybrid zoom + 8MP camera | FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV |
| Field of view | 120° | — |
| Microphones | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array | 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup |
| Pickup range | Up to 6 m | — |
| Speakers | — | 2 x 15 W, 85 ±3 dB SPL |
| Dimensions | — | 89 x 700 x 110 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | — | From 3.55 kg (7.82 lb) |
| Warranty | — | 3-year Lenovo Premier Support |
| Connections | Wireless: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 | Ports: HDMI 2.1 out, HDMI 1.4 out, HDMI in, USB-C, USB-A, 2x Ethernet; Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Lenovo and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Yealink MeetingBar A30: Dual-camera: optical camera with 10x hybrid zoom + 8MP camera. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: FHD 1080p; 125° diagonal, 100° horizontal, 68° vertical FOV.
- Microphones: Yealink MeetingBar A30: Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array. Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller: 8 mics, 180° capture, 6 m pickup.
- Platforms: the Yealink MeetingBar A30 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller lists Teams and Zoom.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink MeetingBar A30 if you want the one that costs $1,936 less, covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms) and plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink MeetingBar A30
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller if you want an all-in-one Teams Rooms bar + network IP controller. Best for huddle and small rooms, with Teams and Zoom. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink MeetingBar A30 guide and the Lenovo ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller guide, see MeetingBar A30 alternatives and ThinkSmart One Pro + IP Controller alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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