Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS Wins
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Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS 180-degree panoramic video bar in black

Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS

8.9

Wide or L-shaped meeting rooms that need 180-degree coverage with AI-powered speaker tracking

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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
Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Poly Studio X32
Overall Score
8.9
8.7
Video Quality & AI Features
9.0
8.8
Audio Performance
8.8
8.5
Room Coverage
9.5
7.8
Platform Compatibility
9.0
9.5
Setup & Management
8.5
9.0
Build Quality & Design
8.8
8.8
Value
7.5
8.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS
Poly Studio X32
Price
$3,499
$2,099
Released
31-Jan-23
01-Jan-25

Making Your Decision

Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS logo

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
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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Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS 180-degree panoramic video bar in black

Jabra PanaCast 50 VBS

Score: 8.9
Poly Studio X32 compact video bar in black

Poly Studio X32

Score: 8.7