Choosing between the Yealink SmartVision 40 and the AVer VB342 Pro? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink SmartVision 40 if you want the one that costs $635 less. Pick the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet and picks up voices farther away (27 ft vs 20 ft).
Both are USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Yealink SmartVision 40 | AVer VB342 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,191 | $1,826 |
| Platforms | Teams | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom | 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor |
| Field of view | DFOV 120° | — |
| Microphones | 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics | 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup |
| Pickup range | 6 m (4 m quality range) | — |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo | Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m |
| Dimensions | 650 x 62 x 80 mm | 737.8 x 125.5 x 115.5 mm |
| Weight | 5.54 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Warranty | — | Camera 3 years, accessories 1 year |
| Connections | USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A, USB-C, VCH (RJ-45), 3.5 mm line-in/out, HDMI out, Wi-Fi | USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI out (USB display adapter), RJ45 x2, Mini DIN 6 RS-232, 3.5 mm, USB 2.0 Type-A x2 |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Yealink SmartVision 40: 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom. AVer VB342 Pro: 4K 3X optical zoom lens with 15X zoom, Sony 4K sensor.
- Field of view: Yealink SmartVision 40: 120° diagonal. AVer VB342 Pro: 84° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Yealink SmartVision 40: 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics. AVer VB342 Pro: 10-element beamforming array, 8 meters (27 ft) pickup.
- Pickup: about 20 ft for the Yealink SmartVision 40 vs 27 ft for the AVer VB342 Pro.
- Speakers: Yealink SmartVision 40: 2 x 10 W stereo. AVer VB342 Pro: Stereo 12W (6W x 2), up to 96 dB SPL at 1/2 m.
- Platforms: the Yealink SmartVision 40 lists Teams; the AVer VB342 Pro lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink SmartVision 40 if you want the one that costs $635 less. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams. See the Yealink SmartVision 40
- Choose the AVer VB342 Pro if you want the one that also supports Zoom and Google Meet and picks up voices farther away (27 ft vs 20 ft). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the AVer VB342 Pro
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink SmartVision 40 guide and the AVer VB342 Pro guide, see SmartVision 40 alternatives and VB342 Pro alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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