Neat Bar Gen 2 Wins
Winner
Neat Bar Generation 2 video bar in charcoal

Neat Bar Gen 2

9.0

Design-conscious organizations using Zoom or Teams that want the latest AI framing technology in medium-sized rooms

VS
Poly Studio X32 compact video bar in black

Poly Studio X32

8.7

Huddle rooms and small meeting spaces (2-8 people) that want Poly's integrated compute and AI features at a lower price

Marcus Rivera
Marcus Rivera

Score Comparison

Criteria
Neat Bar Gen 2
Poly Studio X32
Overall Score
9.0
8.7
Video Quality & AI Features
9.4
8.8
Audio Performance
9.0
8.5
Room Coverage
8.8
7.8
Platform Compatibility
8.5
9.5
Setup & Management
9.2
9.0
Build Quality & Design
9.8
8.8
Value
7.5
8.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Neat Bar Gen 2
Poly Studio X32
Price
$3,990
$2,099
Released
01-Jul-24
01-Jan-25

Making Your Decision

Neat Bar Gen 2 logo

When to Choose Neat Bar Gen 2

Design-conscious organizations using Zoom or Teams that want the latest AI framing technology in medium-sized rooms

The Neat Bar Gen 2 builds on Neat's design-first philosophy with a significantly upgraded camera and AI engine. The 50MP sensor and improved Neat Symmetry deliver noticeably better framing than the original. The Zoom/Teams-only limitation remains, but for those platforms, it's one of the most elegant solutions available.

Strengths

  • Next-generation Neat Symmetry AI with improved multi-person framing accuracy
  • Sleek, minimal design that blends seamlessly into modern meeting spaces
  • 50MP camera sensor with 4K output and excellent low-light performance
  • Neat Pulse cloud management with zero-touch provisioning for IT teams

Limitations

  • Limited to Zoom and Teams — no Google Meet or open SIP support
  • Sold primarily through AV channel partners — not widely available on Amazon
  • Neat Pad controller adds $700+ to total deployment cost
Poly Studio X32 logo

When to Choose Poly Studio X32

Huddle rooms and small meeting spaces (2-8 people) that want Poly's integrated compute and AI features at a lower price

The Poly Studio X32 brings Poly's all-in-one approach to smaller rooms at a much more accessible price point. NoiseBlockAI and integrated Zoom/Teams compute are included, and Poly Lens management works identically to the larger models. The best entry point into Poly's ecosystem for smaller spaces.

Strengths

  • Compact all-in-one with integrated Zoom and Teams compute at an accessible price
  • Same NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence as higher-end Poly models
  • Poly Lens cloud management included for enterprise deployment
  • Ideal for huddle rooms and small meeting spaces

Limitations

  • Limited to ~8 participants — not suitable for medium or large rooms
  • Single camera limits AI framing capabilities compared to X52/X72
  • Audio pickup range designed for small spaces only

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Neat Bar Generation 2 video bar in charcoal

Neat Bar Gen 2

Score: 9.0
Poly Studio X32 compact video bar in black

Poly Studio X32

Score: 8.7