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Upgrade Your Meeting Experience: A Guide to the Top Microsoft Teams Rooms Equipment

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Are you tired of struggling with poor connectivity and unproductive meetings in cluttered conference rooms? You're not alone! Many of us have experienced the frustration of trying to hold a productive meeting in a space that just isn't equipped for it. But what if we told you that there's a solution to this problem? A solution that can elevate your meetings to a whole new level? Introducing the perfect meeting room solution - Microsoft Teams Room devices. These devices are specifically designed to optimize communication and productivity in a conference setting, and are tailored to the specific needs of your meeting room space. Whether you need equipment for a small, focused meeting or a large gathering, we've got you covered. Here's our comprehensive guide to the top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms equipment for small, medium, and large-sized spaces.

Top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms Small or Focus Sized Equipment

A small and focused Microsoft Teams room provides a solution for more focused collaborations among a group of 3-5 individuals. Here are our top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms for small or focused-sized equipment:

1. Poly Studio Small Room Kit

The Poly Studio Small Room Kit, with its Poly Studio R30, Poly GC8, and PC option (Dell/Lenovo), is the ideal choice for small meeting spaces. The Poly Studio R30 boasts 4K 120-degree camera, AI-powered smart camera technology, and powerful speakers with NoiseBlockAI, ensuring every participant has a clear, uninterrupted view and audio experience. The kit also features an all-in-one control touch panel and a dedicated PC for seamless connectivity.

2. Yealink- Meeting Bar A20 with CTP18 touch panel

The Yealink Meeting Bar A20 is a cost-effective all-in-one video bar designed for small meeting room spaces. It features a powerful 20-megapixel sensor and ultra-wide 120° field of view to capture the entire room, as well as AI-powered speaker tracking and multi-focus framing for easy collaboration. The CTP18 touch panel allows for scheduling meetings, adjusting camera settings and controlling participant layouts with just one touch. Ideal for small meeting spaces, it is perfect for seamless collaboration.

3. Microsoft Surface Hub 2S

The Microsoft Surface Hub 2S is a simple, sleek video conferencing equipment for seamless collaboration. The meeting room moves with you thanks to its lightweight and portable high definition display and camera. And to enhance collaboration, the display also serves as a whiteboard with its designated Hub 2 Pen which helps participants to actively take notes, share ideas, sketch and share in real time.

4. Neat Bar + Pad

The Neat Bar + Neat Control Pad is a sleek and efficient solution for small meeting rooms designed specifically for use with Microsoft Teams. The Neat Bar offers a 120-degree field of view, capturing everyone in the room, and has the flexibility to be mounted either above or below the display for optimal audio quality. The innovative speaker design maximizes tonal range and minimizes distortion. The 8" LED touch screen of the Neat Control Pad allows you

Top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms Medium Size Equipment

Slightly larger in space than focused meeting rooms, mid-sized meeting rooms require a meeting room system designed to cater to a larger audience. These Microsoft Teams Rooms systems ensure easy communication and collaboration between 5 to 11 participants. Here are our top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms for medium-sized equipment.

1. Poly Studio Medium Room Kit

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It's time to raise the bar with the Poly Premium USB Video bar, a One Stop Meeting Solution Bar. Equipped with a high-quality 4K 120-degree camera, powerful speakers, and AI-powered smart camera technology, the Poly Premium USB Video bar ensures that every participant is heard clearly. The kit also features a 6-element beam-forming microphone and high-fidelity stereo speakers for an inclusive audio experience. Seamless connectivity is guaranteed with an all-in-one control touch panel and dedicated PC.

2. Jabra- Panacast 50 Room System

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As the world becomes more hybrid and remote, it can be difficult to stay connected. The Jabra Panacast 50 Room System changes that. With advanced AI technology, this system provides an inclusive and immersive experience for all participants. Designed to make hybrid and remote working spaces more user-friendly, it features flexible and secure Lenovo remote computing. The conference room system also comes with a Lenovo ThinkSmart control panel for simplified video conferencing, optimized productivity, and enhanced collaboration.

3. Lenovo- ThinkSmart Hub small to medium room

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Powered by Intel vPro, the Lenovo ThinkSmart Hub offers a complete, all-in-one solution for seamless collaboration with powerful performance, security, and manageability. With a single touch, participants can start meetings using the 10.1” full HD anti-glare touchscreen. Remote participants can be clearly heard with crystal-clear audio and powerful dual-array microphones. And when paired with a 4K ThinkSmart camera with a 68° vertical field of view, you can be sure every participant is seen.

4. Logitech- Rally Bar medium room system with PC

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Engineered to deliver powerful room-filling sounds and fluid cinematic video, the Logitech Rally Bar is your all-in-one video bar for medium-sized meeting rooms. The meeting room system is perfect for hybrid and remote participants with a dual-camera system and auto-framing technology that focuses and highlights every speaker, both remote and in-person. It is also equipped with advanced microphones that can capture voices up to 4.5 meters.

Top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms Large Size Equipment

Large Microsoft Teams Rooms systems are designed to accommodate more than 18 meeting room participants, making them ideal for large gatherings and collaborations across work groups. Here are our top 4 Microsoft Teams Rooms large size equipment options:

1. Poly Studio Large Room Kit

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With the Poly Studio Large Room Kit, large meetings will never be the same again. Equipped with Dual lenses featuring 20 megapixel 4K sensors, Poly DirectorAI smart camera technology, and a Motorized, integrated electronic privacy shutter, this kit delivers crystal-clear video and audio, ensuring everyone in the room is seen and heard. The all-in-one control touch panel and dedicated PC also ensure seamless connectivity, making collaboration effortless.

2. Crestron- Flex advanced large room conference system

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Designed for large meeting rooms with many participants, this conference system provides a complete video conferencing solution, with dual displays, a 360-degree quad microphone array, and an AEC-enabled USB speakerphone. The conference room can be captured with a 1080p enterprise-grade camera featuring a wide-angle 82-degree diagonal field of view. Control all meetings with a 7-inch HD control panel that offers superior conferencing and collaboration.

3. Logitech- Tap large room system with Intel NUC

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This ready-to-go and easy-to-install system can accommodate up to 18 people and is controlled via a single 10.1-inch touchscreen panel. With 3 powerful microphones that can capture sounds ranging from 4.5m to 8.5m, a powerful camera that focuses up to 7m, and speakers that reach up to 7.5m, it is designed to reach and capture everyone, wherever they are in the room.

4. Yealink- MVC840 for large rooms

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Designed for large rooms, this system connects and collaborates intelligently and seamlessly, with an MCore mini-PC and the MTouch II touch panel. Everyone feels included with its 4K camera features like 12x optical zoom and autoframing. The Yealink system equips 3 noise-canceling microphones that capture voice up to 6m and powerful speakers that reach out to the entire conference room.

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