Last Updated on March 28, 2018 by GrahamWalsh
As there are quite a few systems available now, I thought I would do a comparison of them all. Now some are quite different and can be purchased in bundles etc, I’ve sourced pricing from the CDW website as of 19th March 2018 or the Logitech website.
| Product | Price (USD) | All in One | OS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestron SR | $2,633 | No | Win 10 Enterprise |
| HP Slice G2 | $1,799 | Yes | Win 10 IoT |
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 | $1,799 | Yes | Win 10 IoT |
| Logitech SmartDock | $1,999 | No | Win 10 Enterprise |
| Polycom MSR 300 | $4,800 | No | Win 10 Enterprise |
| Product | No. of Screens Supported | No. of USB | Network | Content Input |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestron SR | 1 x HDMI Type A | 4 x USB 3.0 (Type A) | RJ-45 Gigabit | 1 x HDMI Type A |
| HP Slice G2 | 1 x HDMI Type A | 2 x USB-C, 2 x USB 3.0 (Type A) | Intel RJ-45 Gigabit | 1 x Display Port, Optional Wireless Display Module |
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 | 2 x HDMI Type A | 4 x USB 3.0 (Type A) | Intel® RJ-45 Ethernet, Intel® Dual Band Wireless 8265 802.11AC (2 x 2), Bluetooth 4.1 | HDMI-in, including capture card |
| Logitech SmartDock | 2 x HDMI Type A | 3 x USB 3.0 (Type A) | RJ-45 Gigabit | One HDMI input supporting content sharing up to 1080p30 |
| Polycom MSR 300 | 2 x HDMI Type A | 4 x USB 3.0 (Type A) | RJ-45 Gigabit | 1 x HDMI input supporting content sharing up to 1080p60 |
| Product | Audio Built In | Audio | Can add External Mics | Camera |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestron SR | No | 6m / 20 ft diameter pick up | Yes | 1080p30, 10x Zoom PTZ Camera, 120-degree field of view |
| HP Slice G2 | Yes | Audio pick-up 5m away | Yes | 4K, 5x Zoom, 120-degree field of view |
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 | Yes | 2 x far-field microphone array | Yes | 1080p30, 10x Zoom PTZ Camera, 120-degree field of view |
| Logitech SmartDock | No | 6m / 20 ft diameter pick up | Yes | 1080p30, 10x Zoom PTZ Camera, 120-degree field of view |
| Polycom MSR 300 | No | Up to 20-foot / 5 meters microphone pickup | Yes | 1080p30, 12x Zoom PTZ, 72.5-degree field of view |
| Product | Bundle | Total Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestron SR | Logitech Group Package | $3,632.00 | Requires additional box to be installed under the table. Can control other Audio/Visual components |
| HP Slice G2 | Logitech MeetUp | $2,698.00 | Details still not fully released on G2 SfB product |
| Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub 500 | Logitech Group Camera | $2,598.00 | 3.5 mm combination microphone / audio out stereo jack, IR-based human proximity sensor, Kensington Lock for chassis |
| Logitech SmartDock | Logitech Group Package | $2,998.00 | Kensington security slot, One 3.5mm headset audio jack, Motion sensor / presence detection with 3 meter range |
| Polycom MSR 300 | Trio 880 and EagleEye IV USB camera | $4,800.00 | Multiple bundles available, 1 x 3.5mm headset audio jack, 1 x 3.5mm headset audio jack |
Source of data for the above tables
- Crestron SR Datasheet
- HP Slice G2 Datasheet
- Lenovo Hub 500 Overview
- Logitech SmartDock Overview
- Polycom MSR Datasheet
Thanks to James in the comments below, the Crestron platform can be expanded to support dual screens with an additional device. Crestron is known for their high quality switches etc, so am sure it’s a very possible. However, it will probably also add a $$ to to the package price.
Just for comparison purposes, if you were to compare the SRSv2 with a traditional VTC system from Cisco or Polycom, I had detailed these costs below. Note that the Polycom can be a native Skype for Business registered device. The Cisco will not register to Skype for Business, it would need to go via a third party platform. I’ve also added in two Starleaf options (pricing obtained from www.interlinks.co.uk) the smaller room system is just a Logitech 930 camera, so not a full PTZ experience. The Starleaf devices can register directly to Skype for Business. One of the main advantages of the traditional VTCs is that they are already widely deployed, have centralized management tools etc.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Polycom RealPresence Group 500, EagleEye IV 12x | $8,949.99 |
| Microsoft License Key | $967.99 |
| 1080p Resolution Key | $2,317.99 |
| Support | $1,039.99 |
| $13,275.96 | |
| Cisco TelePresence System SX20 Quick Set with Precision HD 1080p 12x Camera | $12,005.99 |
| Support | $1,179.99 |
| $13,185.98 | |
| StarLeaf GTm 5140 Huddle Group Telepresence for S4B with 2035 Touch | $3,999.00 |
| Support | $620.00 |
| Dual Screen Option | $999.00 |
| $5,618.00 | |
| StarLeaf GTm 5250 Group Telepresence for S4B with 2035 Touch Video Conferencing | $9,499.00 |
| Support | $1,399.00 |
| Dual Screen Option | $999.00 |
| $11,897.00 |
Also here is an overview of the Hub 500
Let me know of any thoughts in the comments below.
Also published on Medium.