Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Wide or L-shaped meeting rooms that need 180-degree coverage with AI-powered speaker tracking
Meeting Owl 4+
Small-to-medium teams that want a 360-degree view with zero-install setup and broad platform compatibility
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Wide or L-shaped meeting rooms that need 180-degree coverage with AI-powered speaker tracking
The Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS stands out with its unique 180-degree panoramic view — no other video bar covers as wide a field. The Virtual Director AI creates polished, broadcast-style views that make remote participants feel more included. The triple-camera stitching is impressive but not seamless. Best for rooms where wall-to-wall coverage is essential.
Strengths
- 180-degree panoramic field of view using triple-camera stitching — widest coverage in class
- Virtual Director AI creates broadcast-style speaker-focused views automatically
- Intelligent Zoom dynamically adjusts framing based on participant positions
- Eight-microphone array with Jabra's proven noise cancellation technology
Limitations
- Triple-camera stitching can produce visible seams in challenging lighting
- VBS compute module adds complexity and cost to installation
- Fan noise from VBS compute unit reported in some installations
When to Choose Meeting Owl 4+
Small-to-medium teams that want a 360-degree view with zero-install setup and broad platform compatibility
The Meeting Owl 4+ remains the most proven 360-degree conference camera on the market. The tabletop form factor is genuinely unique — just plug USB into a laptop and every participant around the table is visible. With the Owl 5 Pro now announced, pricing may become more attractive. A strong choice for hybrid meeting equity.
Strengths
- 360-degree 4K camera with automatic speaker tracking and split-view framing
- USB plug-and-play — works instantly with Zoom, Teams, Meet, and any platform
- Compact tabletop design requires zero installation or mounting
- Owl Labs Nest management platform for fleet monitoring
Limitations
- Audio pickup optimized for ~8 people — struggles in larger rooms
- 360-degree video can feel disorienting for remote participants initially
- Being superseded by Meeting Owl 5 Pro — may see reduced support over time
