Comparing the Meeting Owl 3 & Meeting Owl 4+

Posted by Tom Brown on 28/03/2025

At AV Xpert, we understand that seamless communication is key to successful hybrid meetings. With the rise of remote collaboration, having the right conferencing technology can make all the difference.

We offer a range of video conferencing solutions available to hire for commercial clients and businesses. Our hire stock includes the Owl Labs' Meeting Owl 3 and Meeting Owl 4+, innovative all-in-one video conferencing devices that allow for immersive video conferencing experiences.

But which one is best for your needs? In this blog, we compare both models, breaking down their features, performance, and benefits to help you make the right choice.

Meeting Owl 3

The Meeting Owl 3 is an all-in-one 360-degree video conferencing device with integrated camera, microphones, and speakers, providing a seamless solution for hybrid meetings. Its panoramic 360-degree camera captures the entire room in 1080p HD, ensuring all participants are visible. The device's automatic speaker tracking feature intelligently focuses on active speakers, enhancing engagement and communication during meetings.

Meeting Owl 4+

The Meeting Owl 4+ offers 4K Ultra HD 360° video, which delivers a much higher resolution than the Meeting Owl 3’s 1080p output. This enhancement ensures participants are displayed with exceptional clarity, providing a more immersive meeting experience. Like its predecessor, it features automatic speaker tracking to focus on active speakers, ensuring the active speaker is always in focus. Additionally, the Meeting Owl 4+ benefits from faster processing speeds, allowing for smoother video and audio handling.

Video Quality

The Meeting Owl 3 offers 1080p Full HD resolution with a 16-megapixel camera sensor, providing clear and detailed visuals suitable for most meeting scenarios. Alternatively, the Meeting Owl 4+ offers a 4K Ultra HD output, featuring a 64-megapixel camera sensor. This significant enhancement delivers clearer and more detailed visuals, ensuring participants are displayed with exceptional clarity, which is particularly beneficial for meetings or presentations where visual detail is paramount.

Audio Capabilities

Both devices are equipped with eight omnidirectional beamforming microphones, providing an audio pickup radius of approximately 18 feet (5.5 metres). However, the Meeting Owl 4+ has improved audio processing, ensuring superior audio capture, making voices clearer and reducing background noise. This advancement enhances the overall audio experience, ensuring all participants can hear and be heard with clarity.

Processor Power

The Meeting Owl 3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 605 processor, delivering reliable performance for standard meeting requirements. The Meeting Owl 4+ is upgraded to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8250 processor, offering enhanced performance and faster processing speeds. This improvement supports the device's advanced features, including higher video resolution and improved audio processing, ensuring an improved user experience.

Integration with Existing Conference Platforms

Both the Meeting Owl 3 and Meeting Owl 4+ integrate seamlessly with well-known video conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and more. This compatibility means that organisations can effortlessly incorporate either device into their existing meeting setups.

Summary

Both the Meeting Owl 3 and Meeting Owl 4+ are exceptional video conferencing devices that enhance hybrid meeting experiences for small meeting rooms. Being lightweight and portable, both options are ideal for temporary setups, where you need to run a video conference call with up to 9 local participants, in a meeting room that doesn’t have built in equipment. Both the Owl 3 and 4+ support linking of devices to expand the capacity to up to 18 participants.

The Meeting Owl 3 offers reliable 1080p HD video quality and comprehensive audio coverage, making it a solid choice for standard meeting rooms. The Meeting Owl 4+ elevates the experience with 4K Ultra HD video, and enhanced processing speeds, making it ideal for meetings that require superior audio-visual quality.

Hire from AV Xpert

At AV Xpert, we offer both the Meeting Owl 3 and Meeting Owl 4+ for hire. Our team is available to assist you in selecting the right device for your specific requirements. For more information, please visit our website or contact us today.