Choosing between the Yealink SmartVision 40 and the Yealink MeetingBar A40? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the SmartVision 40 if you want the one that costs $1,158 less. Pick the MeetingBar A40 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode).
Both are video bars for small to medium rooms; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| SmartVision 40 | MeetingBar A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,191 | $2,349 |
| Platforms | Teams | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom | 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom |
| Field of view | DFOV 120° | 120° DFOV, 110° HFOV, 54° VFOV |
| Microphones | 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics | Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics |
| Pickup range | 6 m (4 m quality range) | 6 m (4 m high-quality) |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo | 2 x 10 W stereo |
| Dimensions | 650 x 62 x 80 mm | 650 x 80 x 62 mm |
| Weight | 5.54 kg | 5.540 kg (N.W/CTN) |
| Warranty | — | 2-year limited hardware warranty |
| Privacy | Automatic lens cover | — |
| AI features | IntelliFocus, Multi-Stream IntelliFrame, Video Fence, Auto Framing, Speaker Tracking, PiP | — |
| Presets | Up to 9 | — |
| Operating system | — | Android 13, MDEP-based |
| AI framing | — | IntelliFocus (up to 4 portraits), Auto Framing, Speaker Tracking, People Counting, PiP, Video Fence |
| Mounting | — | Wall mount and TV-clip mount included; tabletop mount optional |
| 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 | 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 |
Specs are Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: SmartVision 40: 2 x 48MP, 4K 30fps, 6x digital zoom. MeetingBar A40: 2 x 48MP lenses, 4K output, 6x digital zoom.
- Field of view: SmartVision 40: 120° diagonal. MeetingBar A40: 110° horizontal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: SmartVision 40: 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics. MeetingBar A40: Built-in 8 MEMS microphone array; supports 2 expansion mics.
- Platforms: the SmartVision 40 lists Teams; the MeetingBar A40 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SmartVision 40 if you want the one that costs $1,158 less. Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams. See the SmartVision 40
- Choose the MeetingBar A40 if you want the one that also supports Zoom and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB. See the MeetingBar A40
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Still deciding? Read the SmartVision 40 guide and the MeetingBar A40 guide, see SmartVision 40 alternatives and MeetingBar A40 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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