Choosing between the Yealink MeetingBar A40 and the Logitech Rally Bar Mini? 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 $775 less. Pick the Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that also supports Google Meet.
Both are appliance+USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Yealink MeetingBar A40 | Logitech Rally Bar Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,349 | $3,124 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom | 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15° |
| Field of view | 120° DFOV, 110° HFOV, 54° VFOV | 120° diagonal, 113° horizontal (163° x 110° total coverage) |
| Zoom | — | 4X HD digital zoom |
| Microphones | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics | 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m |
| Pickup range | 6 m (4 m high-quality) | — |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo | 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W) |
| Dimensions | 650 x 80 x 62 mm | 91.4 x 719 x 101 mm |
| Weight | 5.540 kg (N.W/CTN) | 4.03 kg (8.88 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 1080p), 1 x HDMI in; USB: 3x Type A, 1x Type C; Network: 10/100/1G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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 Mini: 4K, motorized pan ±25° and tilt ±15°.
- Field of view: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 110° horizontal. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 113° 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 Mini: 6 beamforming MEMS mics, pickup up to 7 m.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Yealink MeetingBar A40 vs 23 ft for the Logitech Rally Bar Mini.
- Speakers: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 2 x 10 W stereo. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 70 mm woofer (8W) + 2 x 43 mm midrange (4W).
- Warranty: Yealink MeetingBar A40: 2-year limited hardware warranty. Logitech Rally Bar Mini: 2 years (1- and 3-year extensions available).
- Platforms: the Yealink MeetingBar A40 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Logitech Rally Bar Mini lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink MeetingBar A40 if you want the one that costs $775 less. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Yealink MeetingBar A40
- Choose the Logitech Rally Bar Mini if you want the one that also supports Google Meet. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Logitech Rally Bar Mini
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