Video Conferencing & Meeting Rooms
Logitech Tap IP 2 vs Tap IP: Is a Better Touch Controller Worth Upgrading For?
For most rooms with a working Tap IP, no. Upgrade when you are replacing the room system anyway, or when a sharper screen and newer wireless matter to you. The Logitech Tap IP 2, announced on 8 October 2026, keeps the original's 10.1-inch size, body and mounts. It moves to a 1920 x 1200 screen (from 1280 x 800), higher contrast (1500:1 from 1000:1), Wi-Fi 6, an added radar motion sensor and an updated chipset. One thing to note: Logitech calls the new screen brighter, but its datasheet lists 380 nits against 400 nits on the original Tap IP. Both work with Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms and Google Meet. We have not tested either controller ourselves; this comparison uses Logitech's datasheets. At SourceIT the Tap IP 2 is S$1,797.12 and the original Tap IP S$1,410.75 (listed 2 Nov 2026).
How do Tap IP 2 and Tap IP compare?
| Feature | Tap IP (2021) | Tap IP 2 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 10.1" IPS, 1280 x 800 | 10.1" IPS anti-glare, 1920 x 1200 |
| Brightness / contrast | 400 nits / 1000:1 | 380 nits / 1500:1 |
| Touch | Capacitive | 10-point capacitive |
| Processor | Not published | "Updated chipset" (model not published) |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 / BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 / BT 5.0 |
| Sensors | PIR motion, accelerometer, ambient light | PIR + radar motion, accelerometer, ambient light |
| Power | PoE 802.3af Class 3 | PoE 802.3af Class 3 |
| Platforms | Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet | Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet Rooms |
| Size and weight | 56.1 x 246.2 x 171.3 mm, 1 kg | Same |
| Colours | Graphite, White | Graphite, Off-White |
| SourceIT price (listed 2 Nov 2026) | S$1,410.75 | S$1,797.12 |
From the Logitech Tap IP 2 datasheet (2026), Logitech's Tap IP product page and its September 2021 launch release. Prices from SourceIT's store.
What actually improves for users?
- Sharper text. 1920 x 1200 on a 10.1-inch panel shows meeting lists, participant names and room controls more crisply than 1280 x 800.
- Better contrast and anti-glare. 1500:1 contrast and an anti-glare finish may make the screen easier to read under bright meeting-room lighting, even though peak brightness is slightly lower on paper.
- Faster wake. Radar alongside PIR motion sensing should help the panel wake as people approach. Logitech publishes no wake-time figures.
- A newer platform. An updated chipset and Wi-Fi 6 give Logitech more headroom for future CollabOS features. Logitech hasn't said which features will need it.
Tap IP 2 is a sharper, newer Tap IP, not a different kind of controller. The case for upgrading is longevity more than anything you will notice in the first meeting.
What stays the same?
The job. Both are network-connected controllers powered over a single PoE cable, and both run the room's meeting software (Teams, Zoom or Google Meet) for joining, muting, sharing and camera control. Logitech says Tap IP 2 fits existing Tap and Tap IP mounts, so a like-for-like swap is simple. If you need a controller for a USB room PC, the USB-connected Logitech Tap is a different product.
When does upgrading make sense?
- You are installing a Rally Bar 2. Buying the current-generation controller with the current-generation bar keeps the room on one support timeline.
- The existing Tap IP is out of warranty or damaged.
- You want a matching colour. Tap IP 2 comes in Graphite and Off-White to match Rally Bar 2 and the Rally AI Cameras. Logitech's US site showed Graphite as "Coming soon" on 2 November 2026, so ask us about availability of each colour.
Otherwise, a working Tap IP still does the job. For the room-booking panel launched alongside it, see Logitech Tap Scheduler 2: Can a Smart Panel Finally End Meeting Room Booking Chaos? For a cross-brand comparison, see Logitech Tap IP 2 vs Yealink CTP25.
Buying in Singapore
SourceIT lists the Tap IP 2 Graphite and Off-White, and the original Tap IP Graphite and White. Tap IP 2 is S$1,797.12 in either colour and the original Tap IP S$1,410.75, a difference of S$386.37. Tap mounts listed on 2 Nov 2026 include the Tap Table Mount (S$438.75), Tap Wall Mount (S$438.75) and Tap Riser Mount (S$438.75). Browse the Logitech Tap collection. 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
Is the Tap IP 2 screen brighter than the Tap IP? Not on paper. Logitech's datasheets list 380 nits for Tap IP 2 and 400 nits for Tap IP. Tap IP 2 has higher resolution, higher contrast and an anti-glare finish.
Does Tap IP 2 fit existing Tap mounts? Logitech says it works with existing Tap and Tap IP mounts.
Which platforms does Tap IP 2 support? Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms and Google Meet Rooms, running on Logitech CollabOS.
How is Tap IP 2 powered? By PoE 802.3af Class 3 over one network cable, the same as Tap IP.
Is Tap IP 2 available in Singapore? SourceIT lists both colours at S$1,797.12 (2 Nov 2026). Logitech's US site showed Graphite as "Coming soon" on 2 November 2026, so ask us about lead times.
