Yealink MeetingBar A40
Yealink MeetingBar A40 | Image credits: Yealink

At a glance

Zoom6x digital
View120°
CameraDual 4K lenses (2 x 48 MP), electronic gimbal, 10-bit HDR
Teams RoomsMicrosoft Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms, SIP/H.323 general mode
  • Model MeetingBar A40
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YealinkLast updated on October 2026

Yealink MeetingBar A40 Review

ByBrian Redford
Expert ScoreExcellentHow we score
  • Small room EXCELLENT
  • Large room STRONG
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Overview

The Yealink MeetingBar A40 is an Android 13 all-in-one bar with two 48 MP lenses, 4K output at up to 60 fps, a 120° view and 6x digital zoom on an electronic gimbal.

  • Dual 48 MP lenses, 4K60
  • Eight mics, 6 m pickup
  • Two expansion mics supported
  • Electric lens cap

Key Takeaways

  • Android 13 appliance
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Two HDMI outputs

Best For

  • Small to medium rooms
  • Teams Rooms on Android
  • Zoom Rooms

Avoid If

  • You use Google Meet hardware
  • You want optical zoom

Pros & Cons

The MeetingBar A40 has strong specs: two 48 MP lenses, 4K60 output, eight mics with 6 m pickup and expansion mic support. It runs Teams Rooms on Android or Zoom Rooms natively. It is a Yealink-managed device, so check that your IT team is happy with YMCS or the Teams admin center.

PROS

  • Dual 48 MP lenses, 4K60
  • Eight mics, 6 m pickup
  • Two expansion mics supported
  • Electric lens cap

CONS

  • Digital zoom only
  • Weight not listed on the datasheet we checked

Review Scores

Score Breakdown

9.0/10 Expert Score

How this score is calculated

Each criterion is the weighted average of its available spec scores (0–10) from our Video Bars & Conference Cameras scoring matrix. Empty specs are skipped, not scored as 0. The Expert Score is the weighted average of the scored criteria, shown out of 10; stars = Expert Score / 20, rounded to the nearest half star.

CriterionWeightFrom specsScore
Optics & Room CoverageZoom: 6x digital → 6.7; Field of View: 120 → 9.0; Ideal Room Size: Small to medium rooms → 7.5; Pan / Tilt: Electronic gimbal → 6.0; Max Resolution: Dual 4K lenses → 9.530%8.08.0
AI Speaker Tracking & FramingSpeaker Tracking: Yes → 10.0; Auto Framing: IntelliFocus → 8.5; Multi-Stream / Gallery: Picture-in-picture → 10.0; AI Features: IntelliFocus → 8.025%9.49.4
Room Audio Pickup & OutputBuilt-in Mics: 8 → 10.0; Mic Pickup Range: 6 m (4 m high-quality) → 9.0; Expansion Mics: Supports 2 expansion microphones → 7.0; Speakers: 2 x 10 W, 80 Hz-18 kHz, max 112 dB SPL → 8.0; Max SPL: 112 → 10.020%9.09.0
OS Platform & EcosystemAppliance Mode: Yes → 10.0; Remote Management: Yealink Device Management Platform → 10.0; Teams Rooms: Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android → 9.5; Certifications: Microsoft Teams, Zoom → 10.015%9.99.9
Deployment & I/OMounting: Wall mount, TV clip mount or desktop → 10.0; HDMI: 2 x HDMI-out → 10.010%10.010.0
Expert Score9.0/10

Scores by Use Case

  • Small room100/100
  • Large room80/100

Yealink MeetingBar A40 Review

Optics & Room Coverage 8.0/10

  • Zoom 6x digital
  • View 120°

AI Speaker Tracking & Framing 9.4/10

  • Tracking Yes
  • Gallery Picture-in-picture
  • AI IntelliFocus

Room Audio Pickup & Output 9.0/10

  • Mics 8
  • Pickup 6 m (4 m high-quality)
  • Add Mics Supports 2 expansion microp…
  • Speakers 2 x 10 W

OS Platform & Ecosystem 9.9/10

  • Appliance Yes
  • Mgmt Yealink Device Management P…
  • Teams Rooms Microsoft Teams Rooms on An…
  • Certified Microsoft Teams, Zoom

Deployment & I/O 10.0/10

  • Mounting Wall mount
  • HDMI 2 x HDMI-out

Full Specifications

General

Best ForSmall to medium rooms

Camera

Zoom6x digital
Field of View120°
Speaker TrackingYes
Camera Presets9
Megapixels48 MP
Horizontal FOV110°
Vertical FOV54°
HDRYes (10-bit HDR)
FocusDepth of field 1-5 m
Multi-Stream / GalleryPicture-in-picture, multi-focus framing, Smart Gallery (Zoom)
People CountingYes
CameraDual 4K lenses (2 x 48 MP), electronic gimbal, 10-bit HDR
Camera Resolution4K, up to 60 fps (4K60 / 1080p60 output)
Pan and TiltElectronic gimbal (digital PTZ), 9 presets
AI FeaturesIntelliFocus, auto framing, speaker tracking, people counting, picture-in-picture, multi-focus framing, Smart Gallery (Zoom)
Max Frame Rate60 fps
Cameras2

Connectivity

USB1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x USB-C
HDMI2 x HDMI-out
NetworkEthernet, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6)
WirelessWi-Fi 6 (2×2 MIMO, dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0
Displays Supported2
PortsEthernet, Yealink VCH port (RJ-45), 3.5 mm line-in/line-out, security lock slot
Content SharingTeams: 1080p in meeting, 4K local; Zoom: 1080p
HDMI Out2 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 2×2 MIMO, dual band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
USB Host Ports1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Line In / Out3.5 mm line in / line out

Platforms

Remote ManagementYealink Device Management Platform, Yealink Management Cloud Service, Teams Admin Center/Intune, Zoom Device Management
Teams RoomsMicrosoft Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms, SIP/H.323 general mode
CertificationsMicrosoft Teams, Zoom
Operating SystemAndroid 13
Zoom RoomsCertified
SIP / H.323Yes (general mode)
Appliance ModeYes

Design

MountingWall mount, TV clip mount or desktop
Privacy CoverElectric lens cap
Dimensions650 x 62 x 80 mm

Audio

Built-in Mics8
Mic Pickup Range6 m (4 m high-quality)
Speakers2 x 10 W, 80 Hz-18 kHz, max 112 dB SPL
Expansion MicsSupports 2 expansion microphones
Mic Array8 MEMS mic array
Speaker Output2 x 10 W
Max SPL112 dB
Speaker Frequency Range80 Hz – 18 kHz
Audio Out3.5 mm line out

Design & Setup

MountsWall mount, TV clip mount
SecurityHTTPS web access
Security SlotYes

Product Details

BrandYealink
ModelMeetingBar A40

Price Comparison

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The Verdict

I’d pick the A40 for rooms that need sharp 4K video, multi-focus framing and loud audio. The Neat Bar 2 is the closest rival with a simpler design. For a Logitech-standard fleet, the Rally Bar Mini fits better.

FAQs

How far does the MeetingBar A40 pick up voices?

Yealink lists a 6 m pickup distance and a 4 m high-quality pickup distance.

Does the A40 support extra mics?

Yes, two expansion microphones.

What operating system does the A40 run?

Android 13.

How many camera presets does the MeetingBar A40 have?

Nine preset positions on its electronic gimbal.

What frame rate does it support?

Up to 60 fps, with 4K60 and 1080p60 output.

What is the field of view?

120° diagonal, 110° horizontal and 54° vertical.

Does it work with Microsoft's MDEP?

Yes. Yealink lists it as compatible with Microsoft’s Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP).

How loud are the speakers?

Two 10 W speakers with a maximum of 112 dB SPL and an 80 Hz to 18 kHz range.

Brian Redford

I am a results-driven Technical Lead specializing in Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Conferencing solutions with 25 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale implementations, upgrades, and support in diverse industries, including healthcare, technology, and financial services. Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge AV and collaboration systems that enhance organizational communication and operational efficiency.