Rally Bar Huddle vs Studio X32 Comparison
Compare Rally Bar Huddle vs Studio X32 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
Rally Bar Huddle
The Logitech Rally Bar Huddle is a compact all-in-one bar for huddle spaces and small rooms. It has a 4K camera with digital PTZ, a 120° field of view, 4x HD digital zoom, six microphones and one 55 mm full-range speaker.
- Best For
- Huddle rooms
- Zoom
- 4x HD digital
- View
- 120°
- Camera
- 4K digital PTZ
- Teams Rooms
- Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms (appliance); Teams, Zoom, Google Meet (USB mode)
Studio X32
The Poly Studio X32 is a compact all-in-one bar for small rooms. It has a 4K 20 MP camera with a wide 132° view, 5x digital zoom and DirectorAI framing.
- Best For
- Small rooms
- Zoom
- 5x digital
- View
- 132°
- Camera
- 4K 20 MP single lens, fixed focus
- Teams Rooms
- Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Poly Video mode, USB device mode
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Optics & Room Coverage
AI Speaker Tracking & Framing
Room Audio Pickup & Output
OS Platform & Ecosystem
Deployment & I/O
Why Rally Bar Huddle Beats Studio X32 (and Vice Versa)
Why Rally Bar Huddle beats Studio X32
- Better room audio pickup & output: 9.3 vs 7.9 out of 10
- Better optics & room coverage: 8.4 vs 7.9 out of 10
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth LE vs Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0
- Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac vs Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) MIMO
- Teams Rooms: Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms (appliance); Teams, Zoom,… vs Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Poly Video mode, USB device mode
- Built-in Mics: 6 vs 4
Why Studio X32 beats Rally Bar Huddle
- Better deployment & i/o: 8.5 vs 7.8 out of 10
- Zoom: 5x digital vs 4x HD digital
- Field of View: 132° vs 120°
- Horizontal FOV: 120° vs 113°
- Camera Resolution: 2160p 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), up to 30 fps vs 4K
- Displays Supported: 2 vs 1
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Huddle rooms | Small rooms |
| Ideal Room Size | Huddle spaces and small rooms | Small rooms (about 15 x 10 ft) |
Camera
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom | 4x HD digital | 5x digital Better |
| Field of View | 120° | 132° Better |
| Megapixels | — | 20 MP |
| Horizontal FOV | 113° | 120° Better |
| Vertical FOV | 80° | — |
| Focus | — | Fixed focus |
| Camera | 4K digital PTZ | 4K 20 MP single lens, fixed focus |
| Camera Resolution | 4K | 2160p 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), up to 30 fps Better |
| Pan and Tilt | Digital pan ±48°, tilt ±32° at 4x zoom | Digital (electronic framing) |
| AI Features | RightSight framing, AI noise suppression | Poly DirectorAI speaker, people and group framing; NoiseBlockAI; Acoustic Fence |
| Max Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Cameras | 1 | 1 |
Connectivity
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | — | PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt class 6), 42.5-57 V |
| USB | 1 x USB-A 3.1, 1 x USB-C 3.1 | 1 x USB-C 5 Gbps, 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps |
| HDMI | 1 out, 1 in | 1 in (1.4, video+audio), 2 out (2.0) |
| Network | 10/100/1G Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Ethernet (PoE++ class 6) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth LE Better | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Displays Supported | 1 | 2 Better |
| Ports | — | RJ-45 with PoE++ power |
| Content Sharing | — | HDMI input, Apple AirPlay, Miracast, digital whiteboarding |
| HDMI In | 1 x HDMI (1080p60 passthrough) | 1 x HDMI 1.4 (video + audio) |
| HDMI Out | 1 x HDMI | 2 x HDMI 2.0 Better |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1G | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 (PoE++) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Better | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth LE | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB Host Ports | 1 x USB-A 3.1 | 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps Better |
Platforms
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Management | Logitech Sync | Poly Lens |
| Teams Rooms | Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms (appliance); Teams, Zoom, Google Meet (USB mode) Better | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Poly Video mode, USB device mode |
| Certifications | Zoom Rooms | Microsoft Teams, Zoom |
| Operating System | Logitech CollabOS | Poly Video OS |
| USB / BYOD Mode | Yes (USB mode) | Yes (USB Device mode) |
| Touch Controller | Logitech Tap or Tap IP | — |
| Zoom Rooms | — | Certified |
| Google Meet | — | Certified |
| SIP / H.323 | — | Yes (H.323 / SIP up to 6 Mbps in Poly Video mode) |
| Appliance Mode | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Multi Mount included; wall and TV mounts available | Display mounting clamp included |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.14 kg Better |
| Privacy Cover | Integrated motorized privacy shutter | Attachable privacy cover (included) |
| Dimensions | 78.9 x 549.6 x 76 mm | 576.8 x 66.1 x 74.8 mm |
| Power | 100-240 V auto-sensing, 19 V 2.1 A | PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt class 6) injector or switch; optional 65 W PoE++ adapter |
| Colors | — | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
In the Box
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2-year limited (1- and 3-year extensions) | Poly standard 1-year limited |
| Optional Accessories | Cleanable off-white fabric front cover, TV mounts, Tap / Tap IP | — |
| In the Box | Rally Bar Huddle, Multi-Mount, power supply, AC cord, HDMI cable, USB cable | Studio X32, HDMI cable, Ethernet cable, display clamp, privacy cover |
| Licence Included | Room solution software license not included | — |
Identifiers
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | 960-001485 | A3SV5AA (no power supply) |
Audio
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Mics | 6 Better | 4 |
| Mic Pickup Range | 7 m Better | 4.57 m |
| Speakers | 1 x 55 mm full-range, 8 W rated, 83 dB SPL @ 1 W/1 m | Dual speakers, 2 x 5 W, 100 Hz-20 kHz, 77 dB (1 W/1 m) |
| Audio Processing | AEC, voice activity detection, AI de-noising | NoiseBlockAI, Acoustic Fence, AGC |
| Expansion Mics | Not supported (no Rally Mic Pods) | — |
| Mic Array | 6 omnidirectional digital MEMS | 4 MEMS mics |
| Speaker Output | 1 x 55 mm, 8 W rated, 83 dB SPL @ 1 W / 1 m | 2 x 5 W Better |
| Speaker Frequency Range | — | 100 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Mic Frequency Range | 90 Hz - 16 kHz | — |
| Beamforming | Yes (5 adaptive beams) | — |
| AI Noise Suppression | Yes (AI de-noising) | Yes (NoiseBlockAI) |
| Audio Fence / Zones | — | Acoustic Fence |
Design & Setup
| Rally Bar Huddle | Studio X32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts | Multi-function mount included; TV Mount for Video Bars, TV Mount Adapter Kit | — |
| Security | AES-128 file-based encryption, device attestation, Arm TrustZone | AES-128/256, H.235.6, security profiles |
| Security Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | — | 55 BTU/h heat dissipation |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Rally Bar Huddle, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
- Choose Rally Bar Huddle for huddle rooms.
- Choose Studio X32 for small rooms.
Pros and Cons
Rally Bar Huddle
PROS
- 120° field of view
- Six microphones
- Light at 1.8 kg
- Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms appliance mode
CONS
- Single 55 mm speaker
- Digital zoom only
Studio X32
PROS
- 132° field of view
- PoE++ power and network on one cable
- AirPlay and Miracast sharing
- Light at 1.14 kg
CONS
- 2 x 5 W speakers
- Teams and Zoom only (no Google Meet listed)
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Quick Verdict
- Rally Bar Huddle 8.7Best overallLeads in Optics & Room Coverage, Room Audio Pickup & Output, OS Platform & Ecosystem
- Studio X32 8.3Leads in Deployment & I/O