Poly Android vs PC Based Room Solutions

The accelerated growth of the video conferencing industry gives organizations a wealth of equipment options. As great as that is, more options can make finding the right solution complex and time intensive. Whether you are outfitting a single conference room or a series of rooms across your organization, several factors contribute to the perfect solution for your needs.

Commonly, the first question is what conferencing provider you have chosen, like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or one of the many others. Next, the size of room you are equipping. With those questions in mind, deciding between a PC-based or android-based solution should follow. There are pros and cons to both categories, and this blog aims to help eliminate some confusion and make your decision easier to make.

Perhaps the biggest plus to android systems is the ease of installation. For example, the Poly Studio X bars are all-in-one systems that require very few cables and generally don’t need much installation assistance. This is in contrast to many Microsoft Teams Room PC-based setups, which generally require the most cables and assistance. However, the benefit of PC-based solutions is the amount of flexibility. PC-based solutions allow the user to mix and match cameras, microphones, and speakers, so you can pick and choose the best equipment for you. This might be necessary for more complex setups that require larger room audio, like ceiling microphones, or when needing to cascade multiple cameras in one room.

If you are looking for an all-in-one solution that is easy to install, then an android-based solution might be what you need. On the other hand, if you want more flexibility and control with a more complex room setup, a PC-based solution can give you that flexibility.

There are many different factors that can affect the right solution for you. To help discover your perfect solution, please call our sales experts at 913-441-4921. Let us know what your room needs are, and we can help find the right solution for you.

Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like to learn more. We pride ourselves on our extensive video conferencing experience. Give us your room size, budget, and preferences. We can give you the best options for your room. Let us do the work.