Choosing between the Yealink VCM35 and the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Yealink VCM35 if you want the one that costs $423 less and also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 if you want the one that picks up voices farther away (24 ft vs 16 ft).
Side by side
| Yealink VCM35 | Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $431 | $854 |
| Rooms | Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Platforms | Teams and Zoom | — |
| Mode | Appliance | — |
| Microphones | Built-in 3-microphone array | — |
| Pickup range | — | 7.2 m (24 ft) diameter |
| Dimensions | — | 30 x 140 x 140 mm |
| Weight | — | 339 g |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Connections | — | Interfaces: RJ45 in, RJ45 out; Cabling: Shielded Cat5e up to 40 m or Cat6 up to 70 m to host |
Specs are Logitech and Yealink's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the Yealink VCM35 has built-in 3-microphone array; the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 doesn't list microphones.
- Pickup: about 16 ft for the Yealink VCM35 vs 24 ft for the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2.
- Platforms: the Yealink VCM35 lists Teams and Zoom; the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 lists no certifications.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yealink VCM35 if you want the one that costs $423 less, also supports Teams and Zoom and works with appliance-mode rooms. It pairs with the MeetingBar A40, MVC S50, MVC S80 and others. See the Yealink VCM35
- Choose the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 if you want the one that picks up voices farther away (24 ft vs 16 ft). It pairs with the Rally Board 65 and Rally Bar 2. See the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2
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Still deciding? Read the Yealink VCM35 guide and the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 guide, see VCM35 alternatives and Rally Mic Pod 2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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