Choosing between the Yealink MVC S80 and the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink MVC S80 if you want the one that costs $45,106 less. Pick the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Webex and plugs into any laptop by USB.
Both are room kits for large rooms to boardrooms; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| Yealink MVC S80 | Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,738 | $50,844 |
| Platforms | Teams | Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | Appliance | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | SmartVision 80: quad-lens, 20x optical PTZ, 98° HFOV panoramic, 2 telephoto lenses | Quad Camera, 1080p up to 60 fps |
| Field of view | — | 83° wide lens, 50° tele lenses |
| Zoom | — | 7x (5x optical plus digital) |
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited |
| Connections | Video outputs: 3x HDMI out (CEC, EDID) | Video inputs: 5x HDMI 2.0 (up to 5K30 on inputs 1–4), 1x USB-C (up to 5K30), 1x USB-A; Video outputs: 3x HDMI 2.0 (output 1 up to 8K30 in a future release; 4K60 today); Audio inputs: 4x 48 V phantom mic inputs (Euroblock), up to 8 digital mics over PoE; Network: 1G LAN, 10G peripheral port, 8x PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (120 W), Wi-Fi 6E (radio versions) |
Specs are Cisco and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Yealink MVC S80: SmartVision 80: quad-lens, 20x optical PTZ, 98° HFOV panoramic, 2 telephoto lenses. Cisco Room Kit Pro G2: Quad Camera, 1080p up to 60 fps.
- Platforms: the Yealink MVC S80 lists Teams; the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 lists Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink MVC S80 if you want the one that costs $45,106 less. Best for large rooms and boardrooms, with Teams. See the Yealink MVC S80
- Choose the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Webex and plugs into any laptop by USB. Best for large rooms and boardrooms, with Webex, Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink MVC S80 guide and the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 guide, see MVC S80 alternatives and Room Kit Pro G2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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