Logitech Meetup Vs Meeting Owl Pro: What's the Difference

Logitech Meetup Vs Meeting Owl Pro: An Overview

There are many differences between meeting owl pro and Logitech meetup. The main difference is that the meeting owl pro has a 360-degree field of view which makes it perfect for large meeting rooms while the Logitech meetup has a 120-degree field of view camera which makes it perfect for small meeting rooms.

Both types of video conferencing equipment are easy to set up, all-in-one conferencing camera, mic, and speaker solutions, and are both great devices that are compatible with most conferencing applications. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1: The Meeting owl Pro has a 360° camera with 1080p resolution while the meetup has a 120° camera with up to 4K resolution.

2: The Logitech MeetUp is a conference cam designed for small conference rooms and huddle rooms while the Meeting Owl Pro is a smart video conferencing camera for mid to large-sized meeting rooms.

3: The Meeting owl Pro features an 8-microphone array with a mic pick-up range of 18 feet while the Meetup features a 3 microphone array with a mic pick-up range of 13.1 feet away from the device.

Logitech Meetup 4K ConferenceCam

The Logitech MeetUp 4k conferencecam is a 4k all-in-one front-of-room video conferencing camera. It comes with a 120degree ultra-wide lens for small rooms and huddle rooms. Its broader field of view captures everyone in the room and frames everyone including those sitting at the edge of the table. With a USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 cable, the camera can capture up to 4K UHD video at 30 frames per second. The audio features include three built-in microphones with full-range speaker technology. This provides clear audio within a range of 8 feet.  It is a compact form device that minimizes wiring and allows for easy mounting on the wall or on a table. You can also get an additional microphone to extend the audio pickup range from 8 feet to 14 feet. 

Pros:

• Easy plug and play connectivity
• HD video quality
• Delivers great sound 
• Impressive wide-angle field of view that captures the entire room
• Multiple  mounting options
• Logitech RightSense technology
• Seamless remote control from anywhere in the room
• Remote can control its pan, tilt, zoom, volume, mute, and answer/hang-up capabilities.
• Logitech MeetUp plus expansion mic is designed for front-of-room alignment so both voice and video come from one direction minimizing distractions.

Cons: 

• No on-device control
• Poor image quality when zoomed in.
• A USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 external cable is required for 4K.

Tech:

• Plug and play via USB 2.0, Type Cable
• Logitech custom lens, motorized pan (+/- 25°) and tilt (+/- 15°)
• Field of View: Diagonal: 120°, Horizontal: 113°, Vertical: 80.7°
• Total Room Coverage (field of view + pan and tilt): 163° wide x 110° tall
• 3 camera position presets
• RightSight auto-framing: Requires Windows 10 64-bit or macOS 10.14 or higher
• Speaker tracking
• 3 beamforming microphones
• 4K PTZ camera with 5X zoom
• 4 meter microphone range (5 with additional mic)
• Bluetooth connection
• Compatible with any video conferencing platform of your choice.

Spec:

• 5x HD zoom
• Speaker tracking
• 3 beamforming microphones
• 4-meters microphone range (up to 5-meters with additional mic)
• Bluetooth connection
• Supports multiple video resolutions including 720p, 1080p, and 4k.

Meeting Owl Pro

The meeting owl pro is a smart all-in-one tabletop unit. It has a 360-degree 1080p camera, eight omnidirectional echo-canceling microphones, and a 360° speaker system. The device basically sees and listens in 360,  giving a panoramic view of the participants. It automatically adjusts and focuses on an active speaker, and you can download the mobile app to control the camera. This is a great solution for a remote teams. With the meeting owl pro, the remote team feels like they are there in the room. 

Pros:

• For medium to large meeting rooms
• Records 1080p video at 30fps
• Easy USB plug and play setup
• Panoramic view of meeting participants
• Comes with 8 smart microphones with 18ft pick up range 
• Best suited for group meeting with focus on the active speaker (s)
• Works with all major video conference software including Skype, Zoom and more
• Setup or configuration not required
• Smart autofocus on active speakers

Cons:

• Cannot display all meeting members in a single frame view.

Tech:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• Mobile app control
• USB 2.0 plug and play

Spec:

• 360° field of view, 1080p Full HD camera
• 18ft audio pickup range
• 8 smart microphones
• Speaker Tracking
• WiFi Connection
• 360-degree tri speaker.

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Choosing Logitech Meetup vs Meeting Owl Pro: Which is Right for You?

Deciding on which conferencing solution is best for your business can be tasking.  After cutting down your options you still get stuck on these two unique products. And you’re wondering, how are these two solutions different and which is best for my needs?

Like every conferencing equipment, these two uniquely different products are tough to decide between. Your final decision will depend on your business need, cost, technology and other factors.

However, if you are looking for a conferencing solution for large meeting rooms, then the Meeting Owl Pro is your best choice, while the Logitech Meetup is designed for small meeting rooms or huddle rooms.