Logitech Sight Tabletop Camera Review (960-001510): Intelligent Framing for Meetings
Logitech Sight Tabletop Camera Review (960-001510): Intelligent Framing for Meetings
Welcome to our comprehensive review of the Logitech Sight Tabletop Camera, a powerful and versatile video conferencing solution designed to elevate your meeting experiences. With intelligent multi-participant framing, 7 beamforming microphones, and a dual lens camera, the Sight promises a seamless and engaging collaboration experience.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Logitech Sight is a table-mounted camera that takes video conferencing to a whole new level. It’s designed to work seamlessly with Logitech’s Collab OS platform, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and individuals looking for a reliable and feature-rich video conferencing system.
Key Features
The Logitech Sight boasts an impressive array of features that contribute to its exceptional performance:
- Intelligent Multi-Participant Framing: Automatically detects and frames participants in a meeting, ensuring everyone is visible and engaged.
- 7 Beamforming Microphones: Capture clear audio from multiple participants in a room, even with background noise.
- Dual Lens Camera: Provides a wide field of view, capturing everyone in the room, and offers a high-resolution 4K image for sharp video.
- Logitech Collab OS Platform: Enables integration with other Logitech peripherals and software for a unified collaboration experience.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): Simplified power management for easy setup.
- USB Mode: Compatible with various devices for added flexibility.
Performance
During our testing, the Logitech Sight consistently impressed with its performance:
- Video Quality: The 4K resolution and dual lens camera produced incredibly sharp and detailed video, even in low light conditions. The automatic framing feature worked flawlessly, seamlessly adjusting to changing participant positions and room layouts.
- Audio Quality: The 7 beamforming microphones effectively minimized background noise, providing crystal-clear audio even in large rooms. We were able to clearly hear every participant’s voice, regardless of their location in the room.
- Ease of Use: The Sight is incredibly easy to set up and use. The automatic framing feature eliminates the need for manual adjustments, simplifying the meeting experience. The Logitech Collab OS platform offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy to manage various settings and features.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Excellent video and audio quality.
- Intelligent multi-participant framing technology.
- Easy to set up and use.
- Seamless integration with Logitech Collab OS platform.
- Versatile mounting options.
Cons:
- Pricey compared to other webcams.
- Requires a dedicated power supply or PoE.
Final Verdict
The Logitech Sight Tabletop Camera is a premium video conferencing solution that excels in every aspect, delivering exceptional video and audio quality, intelligent framing technology, and seamless integration with other Logitech products.
While its price point might seem high compared to other webcams, the Sight justifies its cost with its robust features, impressive performance, and the exceptional collaborative experience it offers. If you’re looking for a top-tier video conferencing solution, the Logitech Sight is highly recommended.
Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | Table-mounted, Grommet-mounted |
| Table-mounted Height | 11.77 in (299 mm) |
| Grommet-mounted Height | 11.46 in (291.2 mm) |
| Grommet Hole | 25 mm or larger |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| Power Type | 802.3at Type 2 “PoE+” or equivalent power supply (user supplied) |
| CAT Cable | Cat6 or greater |
| Maximum CAT Cable Length | Between Sight Dongle and Sight: 131.2 ft (40 m) |
| USB Mode | Windows 10, Windows® 11 or later, macOS (two most recent versions) |
| Appliance Mode | Room solution software license (not included), Rally Bar or Rally Bar Mini, Latest version of Logitech Collab OS |
| RJ45 (audio/video data over USB) | 1 |
| RJ45 (Power Over Ethernet) | 1 |
| RJ45 (Daisychain – Rally Mic Pods) | 1 |
| Built-in Components | 7 beamforming microphones, dual lens camera, Logitech Collab OS platform |
| Device Management | Logitech Sync |
| Sensor Resolution | 4K |
| Zoom | X1 |
| Horizontal Field of View | 315° |
| Vertical Field of View | 97° |
| Diagonal Field of View | 180° |
| Focal Length | 0.07 in (1.87 mm) |
| Depth of Field | 19.69in (50 cm)-16.41ft (5 m) |
| Frame Rate (max) | 60 fps |
| Beamforming Elements | 7 omnidirectional digital MEMS microphones forming six adaptive acoustic endfire beams |
| Pickup Range | 7.55 ft (2.3 m) radius |
| Microphone Type | Digital MEMS microphones with 72 dB SNR and 130 dB AOP, dirt and water resistant to IP57 spec |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz – 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | >-36 dBFS +/-1 dB @ 1 Pa |
| Audio processing | AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), Machine Learning VAD (Voice Activity Detector) |
| Noise suppression | Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning to attenuate both stationary and non-stationary noises |
| Rally Bar | Supports up to 3 Mic Pods and 2 Mic Pod Hubs |
| Rally Bar Mini | Supports up to 2 Mic Pods and 2 Mic Pod Hubs |
| Rally/Rally Plus | Supports up to a total of 6 Mic Pods and/or Mic Pod Hubs |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C @ 10% – 90% RH (Non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C @ 10% – 90% RH (Non-condensing) |
