Rally Bar vs Rally Camera Comparison
Compare Rally Bar vs Rally Camera side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
Rally Bar
The Logitech Rally Bar is an all-in-one video bar for medium rooms. Its 4K PTZ camera has 5x optical zoom (15x HD total with digital), and it has six beamforming microphones and two 70 mm speaker drivers rated at 99 dB SPL.
- Best For
- Medium rooms
- Res.
- —
- Zoom
- 15x HD (5x optical, 3x digital)
- View
- 90°
- Framing
- —
- Camera
- 4K PTZ
- Connect
- —
- Teams Rooms
- Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet (appliance or USB mode)
Rally Camera
The Logitech Rally Camera is a 4K PTZ conference camera with 15x HD zoom, a 90° diagonal field of view and RightSight auto-framing, built for medium and large meeting rooms that need a dedicated camera.
- Best For
- Medium meeting rooms
- Res.
- 4K
- Zoom
- 15 x
- View
- 90°
- Framing
- Yes (RightSight)
- Camera
- —
- Connect
- USB
- Teams Rooms
- —
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 Beats Rally Camera (and Vice Versa)
Why Rally Camera beats Rally Bar
- Ideal Room Size: Medium to large vs Medium rooms
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Medium rooms | Medium meeting rooms |
| Ideal Room Size | Medium rooms | Medium to large Better |
| Release Year | — | 2019 |
Camera
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | — | 4K |
| Max Frame Rate | — | 60 fps |
| Sensor | — | Ultra HD imaging system |
| Zoom | 15x HD (5x optical, 3x digital) | 15 x |
| Optical Zoom | 5x optical (15x HD total) | — |
| Field of View | 90° | 90° |
| Pan / Tilt | — | Yes (mechanical) |
| Auto Framing | — | Yes (RightSight) |
| Camera Presets | — | 3 |
| Horizontal FOV | 82.1° | — |
| Vertical FOV | 52.2° | — |
| Digital Zoom | — | 15x HD zoom |
| HDR | — | RightLight with WDR |
| Low-Light Performance | — | RightLight |
| Pan Range | — | ±90° |
| Tilt Range | — | +50° / −90° |
| Focus | — | Autofocus |
| Camera | 4K PTZ | — |
| Camera Resolution | 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 900p, 720p and SD at 30 fps | — |
| Pan and Tilt | Motorized pan ±25°, tilt ±15° (total coverage 132.1° H x 82.2° V) | — |
| AI Features | AI Viewfinder (174° diagonal), RightSight framing, AI noise suppression | — |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | — |
| Cameras | 2 | — |
Connectivity
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | — | USB |
| USB | 3 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | 2 out (up to 1080p), 1 in | — |
| Network | 10/100/1G Ethernet | — |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO), Bluetooth LE (remote) | — |
| Displays Supported | 2 | — |
| HDMI In | 1 x HDMI 1.4 (1080p60 passthrough) | — |
| HDMI Out | 2 x HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1G | — |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth LE (remote) | — |
| USB Host Ports | 3 x USB-A 2.0 | — |
Platforms
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | — | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet |
| Remote Management | Logitech Sync | Yes (Logitech Sync) |
| Software | — | Logitech Sync |
| OS Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS (UVC) |
| Teams Rooms | Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet (appliance or USB mode) | — |
| Certifications | Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows | — |
| Operating System | Logitech CollabOS | — |
| USB / BYOD Mode | Yes (USB mode) | — |
| Touch Controller | Logitech Tap or Tap IP | — |
| Zoom Rooms | Certified | — |
| Google Meet | Certified | — |
| Appliance Mode | Yes | — |
| Remote Control | Bluetooth LE remote (2 x CR2032) | — |
Design
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Table stand included; wall and TV mounts available | Table, wall or ceiling (mounting kit included) |
| Weight | 7.08 kg | — |
| Dimensions | 164 x 910 x 130.5 mm | — |
| Power | 100-240 V auto-sensing, 19 V 4.74 A | External power adapter |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | — |
| Remote Control | — | IR remote included |
In the Box
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | — | Camera, remote, USB cable, power supply, mounting hardware |
| Warranty | 2-year limited (1- and 3-year extensions) | 2-year limited |
| In the Box | Rally Bar, power supply, AC cord, HDMI cable, USB cable, remote, lens caps, documentation | — |
| Licence Included | Room solution software license not included | — |
Identifiers
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | 960-001308 (Graphite) | 960-001227 |
Audio
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Mics | 6 | — |
| Mic Pickup Range | 7 m | — |
| Speakers | 2 x 70 mm drivers, 8 W rated, 99 dB SPL @ 8 W | — |
| Audio Processing | AEC, voice activity detection, AI de-noising | — |
| Expansion Mics | Up to 4 Rally Mic Pods and 2 Mic Pod Hubs | — |
| Mic Array | 6 omnidirectional digital MEMS | — |
| Speaker Output | 2 x 70 mm, 90 dB SPL @ 1 W, 99 dB SPL @ 8 W (0.5 m) | — |
| Max SPL | 99 dB | — |
| Mic Frequency Range | 90 Hz - 16 kHz | — |
| Beamforming | Yes | — |
| AI Noise Suppression | Yes (AI filter) | — |
Design & Setup
| Rally Bar | Rally Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Security | AES-128 full disk encryption, device attestation, Arm TrustZone | — |
| Security Slot | Yes | — |
| Cooling | 57 BTU/h idle, 64 BTU/h in meeting | — |
Takeaways
- It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Rally Bar and Rally Camera, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
- Choose Rally Bar for medium rooms.
- Choose Rally Camera for medium meeting rooms.
Pros and Cons
Rally Bar
PROS
- 4K PTZ camera with 5x optical zoom
- Six beamforming mics
- Two 70 mm drivers, 99 dB SPL
- Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms and Google Meet
CONS
- 90° view is narrow for small rooms
- Heaviest bar here at 7.08 kg
Rally Camera
PROS
- 4K Ultra HD sensor
- Motorised PTZ with 15x HD zoom
- 90° diagonal FOV
- RightSight auto-framing and RightLight WDR
CONS
- No built-in microphones
- Needs a USB 3.0 path for higher resolutions
- Pairs best with separate room audio
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Quick Verdict
- Rally Bar 8.8No outright category lead
- Rally Camera 9.0Best overallLeads in Optics & Room Coverage, AI Speaker Tracking & Framing, OS Platform & Ecosystem