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Meeting Owl 5: Affordable 360-Degree Conferencing Camera
Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5, a more affordable 360-degree conferencing camera with 4K video and AI audio processing.
In brief
Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5, a more affordable 360-degree conferencing camera with 4K video and AI audio processing. Owl Labs released Meeting Owl 5 at $1,499, offering 4K video and AI audio for huddle meetings with 8 people. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
New Meeting Owl 5 Launch
Owl Labs introduces Meeting Owl 5, a 360-degree conferencing camera at a more accessible price than the Meeting Owl 5 Pro.
Price and Design Comparison
Meeting Owl 5 costs $1,499 versus $2,599 for Meeting Owl 5 Pro, with simpler construction and 4K video output.
Key Features
The camera uses AI-powered audio processing with 8 beamforming microphones and a Qualcomm processor for sharper video.
Design Improvements
The Meeting Owl 5 has a lower center of gravity, 45% post-consumer recycled plastics, and weighs 1.9kg (4.2 lb).
Compatibility and Use Cases
Supports Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and acts as a webcam, but lacks an Ethernet port without an adapter.
Meeting Limitations
Best for huddle meetings of 8 people, with multi-device pairing expected via software update in 2027.
The big picture
Owl Labs released Meeting Owl 5 at $1,499, offering 4K video and AI audio for huddle meetings with 8 people.
