Choosing between the Yealink SmartVision 40 and the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180? 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 $418 less. Pick the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 if you want the one that also supports Zoom.
Both are USB video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Yealink SmartVision 40 | Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,191 | $1,609 |
| Platforms | Teams | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom | 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9) |
| Field of view | DFOV 120° | 180° horizontal, 54° vertical |
| Zoom | — | Up to 6x lossless digital, Intelligent Zoom |
| Microphones | 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics | 8 beamforming mics, 100 Hz–8 kHz |
| Pickup range | 6 m (4 m quality range) | — |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo | 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz |
| Dimensions | 650 x 62 x 80 mm | 650 x 80 x 125 mm (25.6 x 3.1 x 4.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.54 kg | 2.2 kg |
| 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 | Ports: USB-C, audio jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), AC power; Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 |
Specs are Lenovo and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Yealink SmartVision 40: 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom. Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 3 cameras, UHD 3840 x 1080 (32:9).
- Field of view: Yealink SmartVision 40: 120° diagonal. Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 180° 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. Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 8 beamforming mics, 100 Hz–8 kHz.
- Speakers: Yealink SmartVision 40: 2 x 10 W stereo. Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180: 2 stereo speakers + 2 tweeters, 80 Hz–20 kHz.
- Platforms: the Yealink SmartVision 40 lists Teams; the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink SmartVision 40 if you want the one that costs $418 less. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams. See the Yealink SmartVision 40
- Choose the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180 if you want the one that also supports Zoom. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the Lenovo ThinkSmart Bar 180
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