Studio X52 vs UVC86 Comparison
Compare Studio X52 vs UVC86 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
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
- Res.
- —
- Zoom
- 5x digital
- View
- 110°
- Framing
- —
- Camera
- 4K 20 MP single lens
- Connect
- —
- Teams Rooms
- Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, Poly Video mode, USB device mode
UVC86
The Yealink UVC86 is a dual-eye 4K conference camera that pairs a 12x optical PTZ camera with a 120° panoramic camera, using the second lens to detect people for auto framing, speaker tracking and presenter tracking.
- Best For
- Medium and large meeting rooms
- Res.
- 4K
- Zoom
- 20.4 x
- View
- 90°
- Framing
- Yes
- Camera
- —
- Connect
- USB 3.0
- 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 Studio X52 Beats UVC86 (and Vice Versa)
Why Studio X52 beats UVC86
- Field of View: 110° vs 90°
- Megapixels: 20 MP vs 8 MP
- Horizontal FOV: 95° vs 81°
- Weight: 2.54 kg vs 3270 g
Why UVC86 beats Studio X52
- Better optics & room coverage: 8.8 vs 7.7 out of 10
- Better ai speaker tracking & framing: 9.5 vs 8.4 out of 10
- Better deployment & i/o: 10.0 vs 9.2 out of 10
- Ideal Room Size: Medium to large vs Medium (6-9 people)
- Zoom: 20.4 x vs 5x digital
- USB: USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A vs 1 x USB-C 5 Gbps, 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Medium rooms | Medium and large meeting rooms |
| Ideal Room Size | Medium (6-9 people) | Medium to large Better |
| Release Year | — | 2022 |
Camera
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | — | 4K |
| Max Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Sensor | — | Two 8 MP Sony sensors (PTZ and panoramic) |
| Zoom | 5x digital | 20.4 x Better |
| Optical Zoom | — | 12 x |
| Field of View | 110° Better | 90° |
| Pan / Tilt | — | Yes (mechanical) |
| Auto Framing | — | Yes |
| Speaker Tracking | — | Yes |
| Camera Presets | — | 9 |
| Megapixels | 20 MP Better | 8 MP |
| Horizontal FOV | 95° Better | 81° |
| Vertical FOV | — | 50° |
| Digital Zoom | — | 1.7x |
| Pan Range | — | ±100° |
| Tilt Range | — | +40° / −90° |
| Focus | — | Autofocus (1 m to infinity) |
| Multi-Stream / Gallery | — | PIP and Multi Focus |
| Camera | 4K 20 MP single lens | — |
| Camera Resolution | 2160p 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 30 fps | — |
| Pan and Tilt | Digital (electronic framing) | — |
| AI Features | Poly DirectorAI: people, group and speaker framing, DirectorAI perimeter; NoiseBlockAI; Acoustic Fence | — |
| Max Frame Rate | 60 fps | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| Whiteboard Camera | Digital whiteboarding | — |
Connectivity
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | — | USB 3.0 |
| Video Outputs | — | USB, HDMI (Yealink VCS only) |
| USB | 1 x USB-C 5 Gbps, 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps | USB 3.0 Type-B, USB 2.0 Type-A Better |
| HDMI | 1 in (2.0, video+audio), 2 out (2.0) | Yes (compatible Yealink systems only) |
| Network | 10/100/1G Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, H.323/SIP up to 6 Mbps | Yealink VCH port (RJ45) for audio devices |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0 (not on no-radio versions) | — |
| Displays Supported | 2 | — |
| Ports | RJ-45, line in (optional mic) | — |
| Content Sharing | HDMI input, Apple AirPlay, Miracast | — |
| HDMI In | 1 x HDMI 2.0 (video + audio) | — |
| HDMI Out | 2 x HDMI 2.0 | — |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1G | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) MIMO | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | — |
| USB Host Ports | 2 x USB-A 5 Gbps | — |
| Line In / Out | 1 x line in (optional mic) | — |
Platforms
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | — | Microsoft Teams, Zoom |
| Remote Management | Poly Lens | — |
| Software | — | Yealink camera control plug-in, Yealink device management |
| OS Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS (UVC) |
| Teams Rooms | Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, Poly Video mode, USB device mode | — |
| Certifications | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet | — |
| Operating System | Poly Video OS | — |
| USB / BYOD Mode | Yes (USB Device mode) | — |
| Touch Controller | Poly TC8 or TC10 | — |
| Zoom Rooms | Certified | — |
| Google Meet | Certified | — |
| SIP / H.323 | Yes (H.323 / SIP up to 6 Mbps in Poly Video mode) | — |
| Appliance Mode | Yes | — |
| Remote Control | Poly Bluetooth remote (optional) | — |
Design
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Wall and display mounts | Table, TV top, wall, ceiling, TV stand or tripod |
| Weight | 2.54 kg Better | 3270 g |
| Privacy Cover | Attachable lens cover | Yes (electric lens cap, flip-down PTZ) Better |
| Dimensions | 769.5 x 115.2 x 103 mm | 210 x 156 x 156 mm (working) |
| Power | External auto-sensing; 25 W heavily loaded, 8 W idle | DC 48 V adapter |
| Power Consumption | 25 W heavily loaded, 8 W idle | — |
| Colors | Black | — |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | — |
| Remote Control | — | VCR20 IR remote |
In the Box
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | — | UVC86, VCR20 remote, power adapter, wall bracket and accessories, 7 m USB cable |
| Warranty | Poly standard 1-year limited | — |
| Optional Accessories | VESA mount kit, wall mount, table stand, TC8, TC10, Bluetooth remote, Studio Table Microphone | — |
| In the Box | Studio X52, Ethernet cable, monitor clamp, AC power adapter, HDMI cable, power cable | — |
Identifiers
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | 8D8K2AA | UVC86 |
Audio
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Mics | 4 | — |
| Audio Input | — | 3.5 mm line-in, VCH port |
| Mic Pickup Range | 6.09 m | — |
| Speakers | Stereo, 2 x 20 W RMS (40 W max), 79 dB sensitivity | — |
| Audio Processing | Full duplex, AEC, NoiseBlockAI, Acoustic Fence, AGC | — |
| Expansion Mics | Optional expansion microphone (line in) | — |
| Mic Array | 2 MEMS + 2 second-order mics | — |
| Speaker Output | 2 x 20 W RMS (40 W max) | — |
| AI Noise Suppression | Yes (NoiseBlockAI) | — |
| Audio Fence / Zones | Acoustic Fence | — |
Design & Setup
| Studio X52 | UVC86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security | AES-128/256 encryption, H.235.6, security profiles, Kensington slot | — |
| Security Slot | Yes | — |
| Cooling | 65 BTU/h heat dissipation | — |
Takeaways
- It's a tie on our rating (4.5/5) between Studio X52 and UVC86, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
- Choose Studio X52 for medium rooms.
- Choose UVC86 for medium and large meeting rooms.
Pros and Cons
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
UVC86
PROS
- 12x optical zoom with 20.4x HD zoom
- Panoramic lens keeps tracking smooth
- Speaker and presenter tracking built in
- Electric lens cap and flip-down privacy
CONS
- Heavy at 3.27 kg
- HDMI output only works with some Yealink systems
- Best features need Yealink audio
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Quick Verdict
- Studio X52 8.6No outright category lead
- UVC86 9.4Best overallLeads in Optics & Room Coverage, AI Speaker Tracking & Framing, OS Platform & Ecosystem