LifeSize is a HD videoconference equipment market leader. They have a wide range of devices, and it can be confusing to understand the differences between them.
We made a comparison matrix that helps you select the right device for your scenario:
Download the PDF compare sheet.
Selecting the right model for your needs
Here is how we help our customers selecting the right model for their needs:
- We start by looking at an Express 220
- If the customer plan to have meetings with 3 or more parties, we advise a Team 220 Phone or Room 220. These are multipoint devices:
- The Team 220 allows for calls up to 4 parties: yourself + 3 other locations
- The Room 220 allows for calls up to 8 parties: yourself + 7 other locations
- If the customer is looking for a low-cost, portable solution, we offer the LifeSize Passport.
- It’s important to understand the limitations of the Passport. The most important are:
- You cannot send PC images from the Passport. From our experience, 50% of the videoconferences benefit from PC screen sharing. This issue can be solved by using a 3rd party software such as WebEx or LiveMeeting.
- You cannot view video and PC content simultaneously on the LifeSize Passport. Imagine that you are in a videoconference with another party that has an Express, Team or Room. The moment they start sending PC content, you cannot see their faces anymore. It’s one or the other. This is very annoying.
- Conclusion: the LifeSize Passport is a low cost alternative for people who do not need to share PC content often.
Notes
- We do advise against buying the earlier 200 models. They are outdated and not will offer less compatibility with future products, such as the LifeSize Video Center
- Once a customer selects the Team 220, we always advise to take the “Phone” version instead of the Dual Mic pod. The price difference is not that much anymore (700€ excl VAT), and having the phone comes in handy:
- When you are not videoconferencing, you can use it as a high quality conference phone.
- When you are in a videoconference, you can add audio-only participants by calling them up, or having them dial-in.