Choosing between the Yealink UVC86 and the AVer PTZ231? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink UVC86 if you want the one that costs $339 less. Pick the AVer PTZ231 if you want a 1080p AI PTZ camera, 30x zoom, NDI HX3, PoE+.
Both are USB PTZ cameras; the difference is camera and power.
Side by side
| Yealink UVC86 | AVer PTZ231 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,246 | $2,585 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large, Boardroom, Classroom | Large, Boardroom, Classroom |
| Zoom | — | 30X optical, 1X digital |
| Power | — | PoE+; 19W |
| Dimensions | 210 x 156 x 156 mm (working) | — |
| Weight | 3.27 kg | — |
| Warranty | — | Camera 5 years |
| Connections | USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A, VCH (RJ-45), HDMI out, 3.5 mm line-in | Outputs: 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB; Audio input: Mic in, line in; Network: 10/100/1000 Base-T; RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, NDI |
Specs are AVer and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Power: the Yealink UVC86 runs on a power adapter; the AVer PTZ231 on PoE (one network cable).
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink UVC86 if you want the one that costs $339 less. Best for medium and large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Yealink UVC86
- Choose the AVer PTZ231 if you want a 1080p AI PTZ camera, 30x zoom, NDI HX3, PoE+. Best for large rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, with BYOD/USB. See the AVer PTZ231
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink UVC86 guide and the AVer PTZ231 guide, see UVC86 alternatives and PTZ231 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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