Highlights
21.5" 16:9 LCD Panel
USB-C
Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 Resolution
1000:1 Static Contrast Ratio
250 nits Brightness
16.7 Million Colors
Integrated 1080p Webcam, Mic & Speakers
Built-In Lighting & Ambient Light Sensor
Wireless Charging Station
Works with Zoom & Microsoft Teams
Features
Communicate and present on video meetings as though a professional camera and lighting crew was on your side with the Poly Studio P21 21.5" 16:9 Personal Meeting LCD Monitor. Designed specifically for high-quality video conferencing, this 21.5" 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution display features a built-in software controlled 1080p webcam, microphone, and stereo speaker system. Integrated touch-controlled vanity lights and an ambient light sensor help to ensure that you're clearly seen while speaking to clients and colleagues via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and most other video communication applications.
The Poly Studio connects to your USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 with DisplayPort in Alt Mode compatible computer system to transfer video, audio, and data through a single cable. Its dual USB-A ports allow you to connect keyboards, mice, and other peripherals through the display and provide up to 5W of charging to connected phones and tablets. A wireless Qi charging station is also available. You can also plug a headset into the 3.5mm audio jack for added privacy.
Please be aware that you need to download and install the DisplayLink driver for this display to show your computer's output.
Vibrant Display
This monitor includes a 21.5" LCD panel that supports a 1920 x 1080 resolution and up to 16.7 million colors with a 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 250 nits brightness that provide a view of all the meeting participants and presentation materials. The screen also has 89° viewing angles.
Camera
The integrated 1080p camera is designed to provide high picture quality in low light conditions in addition to having an 80° field of view and a built-in privacy shutter.
Poly Lens
Use the Poly Lens desktop app to quickly adjust the webcam's pan, tilt, and zoom.
Speakers
With the 10W stereo speakers, you'll be able to clearly hear meeting participants.
Microphone
A single unidirectional MEMS microphone is built into the display to pick up your every word.
Picture Perfect Lighting
Capacitive touch-controlled 3000K lighting strips are found on the left and right sides of the display, which work alongside the ambient light sensor to help ensure you're always seen.
Easy Control
Launch Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications at the touch of a button. Volume and mute buttons are also within easy reach.
Wireless Charging
Keep your compatible device powered up with a convenient wireless Qi charging station is built into the base.
Connectivity
Simply connect the Poly Studio P21 to your USB-C 3.1 compatible system and install the DisplayLink USB Graphics driver to get started.
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 are synonymous.
Communication
This monitor is Zoom certified, compatible with Microsoft Teams, and works with most applications that support USB/UVC standards.
OS Compatibility
Windows 8.1 & 10
macOS 10.15 or later
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Wireless charging, built in camera and speakers, extra lighting as well
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it connects to your computer in addition to your monitor, and really only serves a single purpose?
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it connects to your computer in addition to your monitor, and really only serves a single purpose?
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it connects to your computer in addition to your monitor, and really only serves a single purpose?
It uses UVC for the video input if you use it as a monitor, which is exactly what a 'capture box' does that you connect to a video out on your computer or a console to capture video game footage for streaming. It then puts that onto a monitor. It will be using the USB-C data for this so it is probably streaming YUV2 @ 60fps.
The rest of it is acting as a webcam for Teams, with a built in vanity light that makes your face look good on conference calls.
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Also, I guess Poly was the result of a merger between Plantronics and Polycom.
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The only thing I don't like is "You must install the software to use the Poly Studio P21 device as a display [poly.com]." I assume that is why they are currently so cheap as it limits the use for the general public, otherwise it seems like people would be snapping them up for console / Steam Deck displayers, or perhaps cell phone / tablet external monitors.
The only thing I don't like is "You must install the software to use the Poly Studio P21 device as a display [poly.com]." I assume that is why they are currently so cheap as it limits the use for the general public, otherwise it seems like people would be snapping them up for console / Steam Deck displayers, or perhaps cell phone / tablet external monitors.
If I was subjected to more Teams calls at work I would probably buy for it's original purpose but luckily those have tapered off in the last couple years.
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