Rally Bar Mini vs Studio X52 Comparison
Compare Rally Bar Mini vs Studio X52 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
Rally Bar Mini
The Logitech Rally Bar Mini is the small-room version of the Rally Bar. It has a 4K PTZ camera with a wider 120° field of view, 4x HD digital zoom, six beamforming mics and a 70 mm woofer with two mid-range drivers.
- Best For
- Small rooms
- Zoom
- 4x HD digital
- View
- 120°
- Camera
- 4K PTZ
- Teams Rooms
- Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet (appliance or USB mode)
Studio X52
The Poly Studio X52 is an all-in-one video bar for medium rooms (about 6-9 people). It has a 4K 20 MP camera with a 110° view and 5x digital zoom, and Poly DirectorAI for people, group and speaker framing.
- Best For
- Medium rooms
- Zoom
- 5x digital
- View
- 110°
- Camera
- 4K 20 MP single lens
- Teams Rooms
- Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, 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 Mini Beats Studio X52 (and Vice Versa)
Why Rally Bar Mini beats Studio X52
- Better deployment & i/o: 10.0 vs 9.2 out of 10
- Better optics & room coverage: 8.4 vs 7.7 out of 10
- Field of View: 120° vs 110°
- Horizontal FOV: 113° vs 95°
- Cameras: 2 vs 1
- USB: 3 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0 vs 1 x USB-C 5 Gbps, 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps
Why Studio X52 beats Rally Bar Mini
- Zoom: 5x digital vs 4x HD digital
- Camera Resolution: 2160p 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 30 fps vs 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 900p, 720p and SD at 30 fps
- Max Frame Rate: 60 fps vs 30 fps
- Weight: 2.54 kg vs 4.03 kg
- Expansion Mics: Optional expansion microphone (line in) vs Up to 3 Rally Mic Pods and 2 Mic Pod Hubs
- Speaker Output: 2 x 20 W RMS (40 W max) vs 70 mm woofer + 2 x 1.5 in mid-range, 99 dB SPL @ 8 W (0.5 m)
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Small rooms | Medium rooms |
| Ideal Room Size | Small to medium rooms | Medium (6-9 people) |
Camera
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom | 4x HD digital | 5x digital Better |
| Field of View | 120° Better | 110° |
| Megapixels | — | 20 MP |
| Horizontal FOV | 113° Better | 95° |
| Vertical FOV | 80.7° | — |
| Camera | 4K PTZ | 4K 20 MP single lens |
| Camera Resolution | 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 900p, 720p and SD at 30 fps | 2160p 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 30 fps Better |
| Pan and Tilt | Motorized pan ±25°, tilt ±15° (total coverage 163° H x 110° V) | Digital (electronic framing) |
| AI Features | AI Viewfinder (174° diagonal), AI noise suppression | Poly DirectorAI: people, group and speaker framing, DirectorAI perimeter; NoiseBlockAI; Acoustic Fence |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | 60 fps Better |
| Cameras | 2 Better | 1 |
| Whiteboard Camera | — | Digital whiteboarding |
Connectivity
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| USB | 3 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0 Better | 1 x USB-C 5 Gbps, 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps |
| HDMI | 2 out (up to 1080p), 1 in Better | 1 in (2.0, video+audio), 2 out (2.0) |
| Network | 10/100/1G Ethernet | 10/100/1G Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, H.323/SIP up to 6 Mbps |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO), Bluetooth LE (remote) Better | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0 (not on no-radio versions) |
| Displays Supported | 2 | 2 |
| Ports | — | RJ-45, line in (optional mic) |
| Content Sharing | — | HDMI input, Apple AirPlay, Miracast |
| HDMI In | 1 x HDMI 1.4 (1080p60 passthrough) | 1 x HDMI 2.0 (video + audio) |
| HDMI Out | 2 x HDMI 1.4 | 2 x HDMI 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1G | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO) Better | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth LE (remote) | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB Host Ports | 3 x USB-A 2.0 Better | 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps |
| Line In / Out | — | 1 x line in (optional mic) |
Platforms
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Management | Logitech Sync | Poly Lens |
| Teams Rooms | Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet (appliance or USB mode) | Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, Poly Video mode, USB device mode |
| Certifications | — | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet |
| Operating System | Logitech CollabOS | Poly Video OS |
| USB / BYOD Mode | Yes (USB mode) | Yes (USB Device mode) |
| Touch Controller | Logitech Tap or Tap IP | Poly TC8 or TC10 |
| Zoom Rooms | Certified | Certified |
| Google Meet | Certified | Certified |
| SIP / H.323 | — | Yes (H.323 / SIP up to 6 Mbps in Poly Video mode) |
| Appliance Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control | Bluetooth LE remote (2 x CR2032) | Poly Bluetooth remote (optional) |
Design
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Table stand included; wall and TV mounts available | Wall and display mounts |
| Weight | 4.03 kg | 2.54 kg Better |
| Privacy Cover | — | Attachable lens cover |
| Dimensions | 91.4 x 719 x 101 mm | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm |
| Power | 100-240 V auto-sensing, 19 V 4.74 A | External auto-sensing; 25 W heavily loaded, 8 W idle |
| Power Consumption | — | 25 W heavily loaded, 8 W idle |
| Colors | — | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
In the Box
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2-year limited (1- and 3-year extensions) | Poly standard 1-year limited |
| Optional Accessories | — | VESA mount kit, wall mount, table stand, TC8, TC10, Bluetooth remote, Studio Table Microphone |
| In the Box | Rally Bar Mini, power supply, AC cord, HDMI cable, USB cable, remote, lens caps, documentation | Studio X52, Ethernet cable, monitor clamp, AC power adapter, HDMI cable, power cable |
| Licence Included | Room solution software license not included | — |
Identifiers
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | 960-001339 (Graphite) | 8D8K2AA |
Audio
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Mics | 6 Better | 4 |
| Mic Pickup Range | 7 m Better | 6.09 m |
| Speakers | 70 mm woofer + 2 mid-range drivers, 99 dB SPL @ 8 W | Stereo, 2 x 20 W RMS (40 W max), 79 dB sensitivity |
| Audio Processing | AEC, voice activity detection, AI de-noising | Full duplex, AEC, NoiseBlockAI, Acoustic Fence, AGC |
| Expansion Mics | Up to 3 Rally Mic Pods and 2 Mic Pod Hubs | Optional expansion microphone (line in) Better |
| Mic Array | 6 omnidirectional digital MEMS | 2 MEMS + 2 second-order mics |
| Speaker Output | 70 mm woofer + 2 x 1.5 in mid-range, 99 dB SPL @ 8 W (0.5 m) | 2 x 20 W RMS (40 W max) Better |
| Max SPL | 99 dB | — |
| Mic Frequency Range | 90 Hz - 16 kHz | — |
| Beamforming | Yes | — |
| AI Noise Suppression | Yes (AI filter) | Yes (NoiseBlockAI) |
| Audio Fence / Zones | — | Acoustic Fence |
Design & Setup
| Rally Bar Mini | Studio X52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security | AES-128 full disk encryption, device attestation, Arm TrustZone | AES-128/256 encryption, H.235.6, security profiles, Kensington slot |
| Security Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | 57 BTU/h idle, 64 BTU/h in meeting | 65 BTU/h heat dissipation |
Takeaways
- It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Rally Bar Mini and Studio X52, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
- Choose Rally Bar Mini for small rooms.
- Choose Studio X52 for medium rooms.
Pros and Cons
Rally Bar Mini
PROS
- 120° field of view
- Six beamforming mics
- Woofer plus two mid-range drivers
- Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms and Meet
CONS
- Digital zoom only (4x HD)
- 4.03 kg
Studio X52
PROS
- Mic pickup up to 6.09 m
- 2 x 20 W RMS speakers
- NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence
- Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet
CONS
- Digital zoom only
- 1-year warranty
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Quick Verdict
- Rally Bar Mini 8.9Best overallLeads in Optics & Room Coverage, Room Audio Pickup & Output, Deployment & I/O
- Studio X52 8.6No outright category lead