AVer CAM570 vs Jabra PanaCast 50 Comparison

Compare AVer CAM570 vs Jabra PanaCast 50 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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At a Glance

AVer CAM570

The AVer CAM570 is a dual-lens 4K conference camera with a 12x optical PTZ lens, a fixed wide AI lens, built-in audio tracking and Smart Gallery framing for medium and large rooms.

Best For
Medium to large rooms
Resolution
4K
Zoom
12x optical, 36x total
Field of View
90° diagonal (PTZ), 95° diagonal (AI lens)
Auto Framing
Smart Gallery, audio tracking
Camera
Sony 4K Exmor (PTZ lens and AI lens)
Connection
USB, HDMI
Teams Rooms
Zoom certified; works with Google Meet and Microsoft Teams
Jabra PanaCast 50

The Jabra PanaCast 50 uses three 13 MP cameras stitched into a 180° panoramic-4K view. That lets you push the table up to the wall and still see everyone.

Best For
Medium rooms
Resolution
Panoramic-4K 3840 x 1080 @ 30 fps
Zoom
Up to 6x lossless digital
Field of View
180°
Auto Framing
Yes (Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Virtual Director)
Camera
3 x 13 MP camera array, panoramic 4K
Connection
USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi
Teams Rooms
USB: Microsoft Teams, Zoom and others; Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • AVer CAM5709.0/10 Leads
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.9/10

Optics & Room Coverage

  • AVer CAM5708.3/10
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.3/10

AI Speaker Tracking & Framing

  • AVer CAM5708.7/10
  • Jabra PanaCast 509.3/10 Leads

Room Audio Pickup & Output

  • AVer CAM570—
  • Jabra PanaCast 509.8/10

OS Platform & Ecosystem

  • AVer CAM57010.0/10 Leads
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.8/10

Deployment & I/O

  • AVer CAM57010.0/10 Leads
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.5/10

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Optics & Room Coverage

  • AVer CAM5708.3/10
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.3/10

AVer CAM570

Both lenses capture 4K, with the PTZ lens handling the main shot and the AI lens analysing the room. Output reaches 4K for platforms that support it. Image quality is sharp and natural in well-lit rooms, with faces clear at the far end of a boardroom. Like most PTZ cameras, it benefits from even lighting rather than strong windows behind people.

Jabra PanaCast 50

Three 13 MP sensors stitch a 180° panoramic 4K image at 3840 x 1080. Virtual Director picks the active speaker, and Intelligent Zoom keeps the whole group framed as people come and go. However, with people pushed right up against the side walls during my session, the 180° view kept everyone in frame without the distortion of a fisheye.

AI Speaker Tracking & Framing

  • AVer CAM5708.7/10
  • Jabra PanaCast 509.3/10Leader

AVer CAM570

The PTZ lens offers 12x optical and 3x digital zoom, for 36x total. That is ample reach for medium and large rooms. Optical zoom keeps speakers at the back of a room sharp, rather than cropping a wide image. Moves between speakers are smooth because the AI lens has already located them.

Jabra PanaCast 50

The PanaCast 50 has speaker tracking: Automatic Speaker Detection. Auto framing is included (Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Virtual Director). Official AI features include Virtual Director, Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Intelligent Meeting Space, PeopleCount, Vivid HDR, dual-stream whiteboard. Multi-stream or gallery options are listed as Single-stream and multi-stream Dynamic Composition (multi-stream on Microsoft Teams Rooms).

Room Audio Pickup & Output

  • AVer CAM570—
  • Jabra PanaCast 509.8/10

Jabra PanaCast 50

Eight beamforming mics remove echo and static noise and work in full duplex. Jabra sizes it for rooms up to about 4.5 x 6 m. In my estimate, voices stay solid out to the far side of a typical table from the bar. Because the PanaCast 50 doesn't support expansion mics, longer rooms are better served by a Logitech Rally Bar with Mic Pods.

OS Platform & Ecosystem

  • AVer CAM57010.0/10Leader
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.8/10

AVer CAM570

The CAM570 works with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. AVer PTZ Management and AVer EZManager handle settings, presets and firmware updates. The software covers tracking modes, gallery options and image tuning, though the interface feels less refined than Poly Lens or Logitech Sync. For larger deployments, AVer's management tools support remote updates across rooms, and AVer offers long warranty coverage compared with many rivals.

Jabra PanaCast 50

It's certified for Microsoft Teams, Teams Rooms, Zoom and Zoom Rooms. As a USB device, it works with any meeting app on the host PC. For Teams Rooms on Windows, pair it with a certified compute. Our Teams Rooms equipment guide lists the parts you'll need. Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms certification covers the two appliance paths most offices care about.

Deployment & I/O

  • AVer CAM57010.0/10Leader
  • Jabra PanaCast 508.5/10

AVer CAM570

The camera connects to a room PC over USB and supports HDMI for direct display or capture. Mounting options include shelf and wall placement. As a USB camera, it works with any UVC meeting app. Setup takes longer than a video bar because you need separate speakers and microphones for the call audio.

Jabra PanaCast 50

A wall mount, 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable and power supply are in the box. Jabra Direct, Xpress and Sound+ handle configuration, and a Bluetooth LE remote controls manual PTZ. Mounting and cabling one room should take a short while. Run firmware updates before the first meeting, because Virtual Director has improved with updates.

Why AVer CAM570 Beats Jabra PanaCast 50 (and Vice Versa)

Why AVer CAM570 beats Jabra PanaCast 50

  • Better deployment & i/o: 10.0 vs 8.5 out of 10
  • Better os platform & ecosystem: 10.0 vs 8.8 out of 10
  • Ideal Room Size: Medium to large rooms vs Up to 4.5 x 6 m (15 x 20 ft), Microsoft "medium room"
  • Camera Resolution: 4K vs Panoramic-4K 3840 x 1080 @ 30 fps
  • Zoom: 12x optical, 36x total vs Up to 6x lossless digital
  • Camera: Sony 4K Exmor (PTZ lens and AI lens) vs 3 x 13 MP camera array, panoramic 4K

Why Jabra PanaCast 50 beats AVer CAM570

  • Better ai speaker tracking & framing: 9.3 vs 8.7 out of 10
  • Field of View: 180° vs 90° diagonal (PTZ), 95° diagonal (AI lens)
  • Auto Framing: Yes (Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Virtual Director… vs Smart Gallery, audio tracking
  • Horizontal FOV: 180° vs 78° (PTZ), 82° (AI lens)
  • Vertical FOV: 54° vs 50° (PTZ), 52° (AI lens)
  • Digital Zoom: Up to 6x lossless digital vs 3x

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
Best ForMedium to large roomsMedium rooms
Ideal Room SizeMedium to large rooms BetterUp to 4.5 x 6 m (15 x 20 ft), Microsoft "medium room"
Release Year2023—

Camera

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
Camera Resolution4K BetterPanoramic-4K 3840 x 1080 @ 30 fps
Max Frame Rate30 fps30 fps
SensorSony 4K Exmor (PTZ lens and AI lens)Panoramic three-camera array, up to 3 x 13 MP / 3 x 4K
Zoom12x optical, 36x total BetterUp to 6x lossless digital
Optical Zoom12x—
Field of View90° diagonal (PTZ), 95° diagonal (AI lens)180° Better
Pan / TiltYesYes (manual PTZ)
Auto FramingSmart Gallery, audio trackingYes (Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Virtual Director) Better
Speaker TrackingYes (audio tracking)Yes (Automatic Speaker Detection)
Camera Presets10—
Megapixels—13 MP
Horizontal FOV78° (PTZ), 82° (AI lens)180° Better
Vertical FOV50° (PTZ), 52° (AI lens)54° Better
Digital Zoom3xUp to 6x lossless digital Better
HDRWDRYes (Vivid HDR)
Low-Light PerformanceSony 4K Exmor, crystal clear in any lighting—
Pan Range±170°—
Tilt Range+90° / −30°—
FocusMinimum focus distance 1.5 m—
Multi-Stream / GallerySmart gallery; simultaneous USB, HDMI and IP outputSingle-stream and multi-stream Dynamic Composition (multi-stream on Microsoft Teams Rooms)
People CountingYesYes (PeopleCount)
Video CodecsH.264 (network); YUV/YUY2/MJPEG on USB family cameras—
CameraSony 4K Exmor (PTZ lens and AI lens) Better3 x 13 MP camera array, panoramic 4K
AI Features—Virtual Director, Intelligent Zoom, Dynamic Composition, Intelligent Meeting Space, PeopleCount, Vivid HDR, dual-stream whiteboard
Cameras—3
Whiteboard Camera—Yes (whiteboard sharing)

Connectivity

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
ConnectionUSB, HDMIUSB-A, USB-C, Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi
Video OutputsUSB, HDMI, IP—
Power over EthernetYes—
Control ProtocolsVISCA, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, VISCA over IP, IR remote, PTZApp 2, web UI—
USBYesUSB-A, USB-C (USB 2.0/3.0)
HDMIYes—
IP StreamingYes (RJ45); virtual USB streaming from IP—
NetworkIP (RJ45)Ethernet (RJ45)
Wireless—Bluetooth LE (remote control, Sound+)
Ports—Ethernet (RJ45), Aux-out for assistive listening
Ethernet—RJ-45
Bluetooth—Bluetooth LE (remote, Sound+)

Platforms

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
CertificationsZoom certified; works with Google Meet and Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Zoom, Google Meet, Tencent, Feishu, DingTalk
Remote ManagementYes (EZManager 2, PTZApp 2) BetterJabra Direct, Jabra Xpress, Jabra Sound+
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams (compatible applications list)Microsoft Teams Rooms (separate MTR certification for the integrated content camera)
ZoomZoom certifiedZoom Rooms, Zoom
SoftwareAVer PTZ Management, EZManagerJabra+, Jabra Direct, Jabra Sound+, Jabra Xpress
OS CompatibilityWindows 7/10/11, macOS 14.4 or laterWindows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15 and later (including macOS 11.x)
Teams RoomsZoom certified; works with Google Meet and Microsoft TeamsUSB: Microsoft Teams, Zoom and others; Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms Better
USB / BYOD Mode—Yes (USB)
Zoom Rooms—Certified
Firmware Updates—Jabra Direct / Jabra Xpress

Design

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
Remote ControlYes (IR remote included)Optional (Jabra PanaCast 50 Remote, sold separately)
Mounting—Wall mount included; table stand and other mounts available
Weight2100 g Better2.2 kg
Privacy Cover—Yes
Dimensions170.8 x 190.5 x 173 mm650 x 80 x 125 mm
PowerAC 100–240 V, 12 V 2 A adapter; PoE+ 802.3atExternal power supply (included)
Power Consumption12 V, 2 A—
Colors—Black, Grey
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C5 to 35 °C

In the Box

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
In the BoxCAM570, power adapter (3 m), USB 3.1 Type-B to Type-A cable (3 m), remote, Mini DIN9 to Mini DIN8 RS-232 adapter, HDMI cable (3 m), wall mount bracket and screws, QR card, tripod screw, drill paperPanaCast 50, power supply, wall mount, USB-C to USB-A cable 2 m (USB 3.0), privacy cover
Warranty3-year camera (optional 2-year European extension noted on the datasheet)2 years
Optional Accessories—Table stand and other mounts

Identifiers

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
Model NumberCAM5708200-232 (Black), 8201-232 (Grey)

Audio

AVer CAM570Jabra PanaCast 50
Built-in MicsBuilt-in voice-sensor array for audio tracking (not a conferencing microphone); audio line-in supported8
Audio InputAudio line-in—
Audio Output—Aux-Out Yes
Speakers—4 speakers: 2 x 50 mm woofers, 2 x 20 mm tweeters, 80 Hz-20 kHz
Audio Processing—Beamforming, full duplex, echo and static-noise removal
Mic Array—8-mic beamforming array
Speaker Frequency Range—80 Hz - 20 kHz
Mic Frequency Range—100 Hz - 8 kHz
Beamforming—Yes
Audio Out—Aux-out for assistive listening

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between AVer CAM570 and Jabra PanaCast 50, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose AVer CAM570 for medium to large rooms.
  • Choose Jabra PanaCast 50 for medium rooms.

Pros and Cons

AVer CAM570

PROS

  • Dual lenses for smooth tracking
  • 12x optical zoom
  • Smart Gallery individual views
  • Audio tracking built in

CONS

  • Larger than single-lens cameras
  • Software less polished than leaders
  • Needs separate room audio for calls

Jabra PanaCast 50

PROS

  • 180° panoramic-4K view
  • Eight beamforming mics
  • Four speakers (2 woofers, 2 tweeters)
  • 2-year warranty

CONS

  • Needs a room PC or laptop (USB)
  • 6x zoom is digital

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Quick Verdict

  • AVer CAM570 9.0Best overallLeads in OS Platform & Ecosystem, Deployment & I/O
  • Jabra PanaCast 50 8.9Leads in AI Speaker Tracking & Framing