Choosing between the Yealink MeetingBar A40 and the Logitech Rally Bar 2? 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 A40 if you want the one that costs $1,950 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Logitech Rally Bar 2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and also supports Google Meet.
Both are appliance+USB video bars; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Yealink MeetingBar A40 | Logitech Rally Bar 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,349 | $4,299 |
| Rooms | Small, Medium | Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom | 4K digital PTZ, 1-inch image sensor |
| Field of view | 120° DFOV, 110° HFOV, 54° VFOV | 115° diagonal, 103° horizontal, 60° vertical (distortion-corrected) |
| Zoom | — | 4X HD digital zoom |
| Microphones | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics | 6 DMIC array, pickup up to 7 m (23 ft), RightSound 3 |
| Pickup range | 6 m (4 m high-quality) | — |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo | 2 x 70 mm full-range + 2 x 31 mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 650 x 80 x 62 mm | 97 x 860 x 93 mm |
| Weight | 5.540 kg (N.W/CTN) | 4.8 kg (10.6 lb) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty | 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available) |
| Connections | Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0; Ports: USB-A 2.0, 2x USB-C 2.0, USB-C 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, VCH (RJ-45), 2x HDMI out (CEC), 3.5 mm line-in/out | Video out/in: 2 x HDMI out up to 4K@60, 1 x HDMI in up to 4K@60; USB: 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 with DP Alt Mode; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Logitech Link (RJ45) |
Specs are Logitech and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom. Logitech Rally Bar 2: 4K digital PTZ, 1-inch image sensor.
- Field of view: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 110° horizontal. Logitech Rally Bar 2: 103° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Yealink MeetingBar A40: Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics. Logitech Rally Bar 2: 6 DMIC array, pickup up to 7 m (23 ft), RightSound 3.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Yealink MeetingBar A40 vs 23 ft for the Logitech Rally Bar 2.
- Speakers: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 2 x 10 W stereo. Logitech Rally Bar 2: 2 x 70 mm full-range + 2 x 31 mm tweeters.
- Warranty: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 2-year limited hardware warranty. Logitech Rally Bar 2: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available).
- Platforms: the Yealink MeetingBar A40 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Logitech Rally Bar 2 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink MeetingBar A40 if you want the one that costs $1,950 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink MeetingBar A40
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar 2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to large rooms) and also supports Google Meet. Best for medium and large rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar 2
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