Neat Bar Gen 2
Design-conscious organizations using Zoom or Teams that want the latest AI framing technology in medium-sized rooms
Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Wide or L-shaped meeting rooms that need 180-degree coverage with AI-powered speaker tracking
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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
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
