Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Wide or L-shaped meeting rooms that need 180-degree coverage with AI-powered speaker tracking
Meeting Owl 5 Pro
Hybrid teams with round-table meeting setups that want every in-room participant visible to remote attendees
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
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 5 Pro
Hybrid teams with round-table meeting setups that want every in-room participant visible to remote attendees
The Meeting Owl 5 Pro continues Owl Labs' 360-degree camera innovation with a significant hardware upgrade. The tabletop form factor remains uniquely suited for hybrid meetings where remote participants need to see everyone around the table. Pre-order only at launch — watch for real-world reviews before committing.
Strengths
- 360-degree tabletop camera captures all participants around the table simultaneously
- Upgraded 4K sensor and improved AI framing over Meeting Owl 4+
- USB plug-and-play works with any video conferencing platform
- Unique form factor ideal for round-table and hybrid meeting setups
Limitations
- Just announced (Feb 2026) — shipping in 10-12 weeks, limited real-world reviews
- No Amazon listing yet — currently pre-order through Owl Labs direct only
- 360-degree cameras can feel disorienting for remote participants in large rooms
