Poly Studio X52
Medium conference rooms (8-14 people) that need integrated compute with Zoom or Teams Rooms
Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Wide or L-shaped meeting rooms that need 180-degree coverage with AI-powered speaker tracking
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Poly Studio X52
Medium conference rooms (8-14 people) that need integrated compute with Zoom or Teams Rooms
The Poly Studio X52 sits in the sweet spot of Poly's lineup — capable enough for medium-to-large rooms without the X72's premium price. The integrated compute eliminates the need for a separate room PC, and Poly's AI Director handles multi-person framing well. A solid mid-range choice in Poly's ecosystem.
Strengths
- Integrated compute with native Zoom and Teams Rooms — no external PC needed
- Dual-camera system with AI Director for intelligent participant framing
- NoiseBlockAI eliminates background noise from keyboards, HVAC, and nearby conversations
- Poly Lens cloud management for enterprise-wide deployment and monitoring
Limitations
- Positioned between X32 and X72 — may not be the best value at this price point
- Large form factor for medium rooms compared to more compact alternatives
- Google Meet support requires separate compute module
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
