Video Conferencing & Meeting Rooms
Logitech Rally AI Camera vs Camera Pro: Why Pay More for the Pro?
Pay more for the Pro when the room is long enough that people at the far end need a real close-up. The Logitech Rally AI Camera and Rally AI Camera Pro share the same wide 20 MP, 1-inch-sensor camera with a 115.7° view and 4x digital zoom. The Pro adds a second, motorised PTZ camera with 5x optical zoom, giving 15x hybrid zoom and coverage across 262° of pan. That makes it bigger, and it needs PoE++ rather than PoE+. The standard model is a slim, fixed camera that can sit almost flush with the wall. Logitech announced them in January 2026. We have not tested either camera ourselves; this comparison uses Logitech's datasheets. At SourceIT the Rally AI Camera is S$3,888.00 and the Pro S$4,453.31, a difference of S$565.31 (listed 2 Nov 2026).
How do the two cameras compare?
| Feature | Rally AI Camera | Rally AI Camera Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cameras | One: 20 MP, 1-inch sensor | Two: the same 20 MP wide camera + 8 MP optical PTZ camera |
| Zoom | 4x HD digital | 15x hybrid (5x optical x 3x digital) on the PTZ camera |
| Field of view (diagonal) | 115.7° | Wide 115.7°; PTZ 90° |
| Motorised pan / tilt | No | ±90° / +50° to −90° |
| Video | 4K at 30 fps | 4K at 30 fps |
| Microphones (for framing) | 8 MEMS | 8 MEMS |
| Power | PoE+ | PoE++ |
| Connectivity | USB 3.2, Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.3 | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.3 |
| Size | 91 x 224 x 101 mm | 231 x 224 x 101 mm |
| Recess mount depth | 80 mm in-wall, 5 mm proud | 101 mm in-wall, 7 mm proud |
| SourceIT price (listed 2 Nov 2026) | S$3,888.00 | S$4,453.31 |
From the Logitech Rally AI Camera and Rally AI Camera Pro datasheets, the Rally AI Camera accessories datasheet (Jan 2026) and Logitech's 22 January 2026 announcement. Prices from SourceIT's store.
What do you get for the extra S$565.31?
- Optical close-ups. The Pro's 5x optical head can frame one person at a distance without the loss of detail that comes from cropping a wide image. The standard camera's 4x digital zoom works within the resolution of its sensor.
- Coverage from awkward positions. The Pro can pan 262° in total, so a side-wall or corner mount can still cover the room.
- Two views at once. The wide camera keeps watching the room while the PTZ camera frames the speaker, so the AI can switch to the next speaker without zooming out first.
Why might the standard model be the better choice?
- Most rooms don't need optical zoom. A wide 1-inch sensor framing digitally covers small and medium rooms well. New Atlas described the range as "probably overkill for most smaller meeting rooms".
- It disappears into the wall. At 91 mm tall and 5 mm proud of the wall in its recess mount, the standard camera is much less visible. See White or Graphite? Why Logitech's New Conference Cameras Are Changing Meeting Room Design.
- Easier power. PoE+ is more widely supported on office switches than PoE++.
- A second view in a bar room. In a room with a Rally Bar 2 at the front, a standard Rally AI Camera on the side wall adds a different angle at a lower price than the Pro.
The Pro buys reach. If nobody sits far enough away to need it, the standard camera is the better-looking, simpler choice.
What about installation?
Both connect by USB or over a single CAT6A cable up to 100 m using the Rally AI Cameras Extension Kit, and both are managed through Logitech Sync over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The in-wall recess mounts need wall depth (80 mm or 101 mm), and the ceiling mount needs installer-supplied 3/4-inch or 1 1/2-inch pipe, so concealed installs usually involve a contractor. Logitech's US store showed the standard camera as "Low stock" and the Pro as "Sold Out Temporarily" on 2 November 2026, so ask us about lead times.
For the Pro in depth, see Logitech Rally AI Camera Pro: The New King of Conference Room Cameras? For a comparison with a traditional PTZ camera, see Logitech Rally AI Camera vs Yealink UVC86.
Buying in Singapore
SourceIT lists the Rally AI Camera Graphite and Off-White (S$3,888.00), and the Rally AI Camera Pro Graphite and Off-White (S$4,453.31). Listed accessories (2 Nov 2026): Rally AI Camera Recess Mount S$708.24, Pro Recess Mount S$854.88, Jbox Mount S$138.84, Pivot Mount S$201.24 and Extension Kit S$973.44. Browse the Logitech Rally series. For a quotation, use Request for Quotation on the product page, call (65) 6978 3502, email Sales@sourceit.com.sg or use our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Rally AI Camera and the Pro? Both have a wide 20 MP, 1-inch-sensor camera. The Pro adds a motorised 8 MP PTZ camera with 5x optical zoom, for 15x hybrid zoom.
Does the standard Rally AI Camera have optical zoom? No. It has 4x digital zoom and no motor.
How much more does the Pro cost? At SourceIT on 2 Nov 2026, S$565.31 more: S$4,453.31 against S$3,888.00 for the Rally AI Camera.
What power do they need? The Rally AI Camera uses PoE+ and the Pro uses PoE++, or both can run over the Extension Kit's single CAT6A cable.
Can both cameras be recessed into the wall? Yes. The standard recess mount needs 80 mm of depth and the Pro's needs 101 mm.
