We are in an era of multimedia information, and traditional meeting rooms are no longer sufficient to meet the information exchange needs of many enterprises. During meetings, a tool to assist remote collaboration is often needed. Intelligent electronic whiteboard emerged as time required. There are various types of whiteboard flow into the market now. Samsung Flip2 and NearHub Board are two of them. We will compare these two products from 4 aspects: operating system, hardware, software, and price.
Samsung Flip 2 and NearHub Board are digital whiteboards that help users to realize real-time collaboration. Both products offer a range of features designed to enhance communication and collaboration between teams, while both have their own strengths in different areas. We have selected specific similar models of Samsung and NearHub, the Samsung Flip 2 65''and The NearHub Board S65. Samsung Flip 2 has a better writing and painting function. NearHub Board's function in interactive collaboration is more prominent. In this blog post, we will be comparing them specifically from specific aspects.
What operating system runs each display?
Samsung Flip 2 runs on Tizen 5.0 which is a Linux-based mobile OS developed by Samsung Electronics, while NearHub Board S65 runs on NearHubOS Based on Android 11.0. The two whiteboards are supported by different systems, and both of them can perform a variety of functions.
Applications created with Tizen OS are cross-platform and may be used with Android and iOS at little or no expense, but It has minimum application availability. It’s worth noting that NearHub Board has an open eco-system seamlessly integrates Android 11 runtime, enabling full support for the Google Play Store and your favorite touchscreen-friendly apps. It also allows users to upgrade their home entertainment with the super smart TV.
Hardware comparison of Samsung Flip 2 and NearHub Board
Samsung Flip 2 and NearHub Board are both interactive touchscreen displays adapting to any environment in a variety industries. Below I will introduce the main differences between their hardware from the perspective of expertise assessment.
CPU and storage
The NearHub Board S65 is powered by an 8-Core Processor and features 8GB RAM and 128GB flash storage, while Samsung Flip 2 is powered by CA72 Quad and features 8GB RAM and 2GB memory capacity. As we can see, NearHub Board’s storage capacity is much larger than Samsung Flip 2, which means users can save more files and download more apps in the board.
Touchpoints
Samsung Flip 2 allows up to 4 people to write on the board simultaneously, while NearHub Board features a 55-inch 4K UHD display with 40 points of touch sensitivity. This means that NearHub Board is more sensitive to touch and allows more people to collaborate at the same time.
Accessories
NearHub Board comes with a built-in 8MP AI camera, built-in 24-element MEMS microphone array, and speaker system, providing users with a better experience for free. However, Samsung Flip 2 doesn't have a built-in camera or microphone array. All these accessories need extra cost.
Software comparison of Samsung Flip 2 and NearHub Board
Software compatibility
NearHub Board comes with its own software platform, while Samsung Flip 2 is not equipped with it. NearHubOS seamlessly integrates Android 11 runtime, enabling full support for the Google Play Store and your favorite touchscreen-friendly apps. That means easy and fast adoption throughout organizations with minimal support from IT teams.
Cloud storage and real-time collaboration
NearHub Board support both cloud storage and real-time collaboration from any devices. Samsung Flip 2 only allows users to share their screen, annotate and edit documents, and work on multiple projects at once.
The NearHub Board offers similar collaborative features like screen sharing and document annotation. Unlike the Samsung, it integrates with third-party apps such as Google Drive, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Multifunctional screen operation
- Split-screen operation NearHub whiteboards are able to easily realize split-screen operation, allowing two screens of different applications to run simultaneously, as well as supporting four-screen collaboration, especially in meeting scenarios to facilitate online communication. However, Samsung does’t have this function.
- Annotation Samsung Flip 2 and NearHub Board both support annotations, allowing you to freely annotate and mark up any online or local documents, websites significantly improving the efficiency of office collaboration and making communication more timely. What’s more, NearHub supports annotation on the third-party applications. Samsung Flip 2 allows people to use any object as a writing tool, and provides people with a variety of colors, styles, and widths. The writing layout can be automatically adjusted according to the horizontal and vertical usage directions of the screen, making it convenient and fast. NearHub uses watercolor pencils, crayons, and markers to build your work and highlight your notes with ease.
- Canvas Samsung Flip 2 provides seamless scrolling of 20 pages which allows you to write continuously without interference, and page navigation helps people quickly search for content, preview and read books. NearHub Board comes with an infinite canvas, which helps users unleash their creativity. And vertical and horizontal scroll infinite canvases are at your disposal.
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Overall, there is some difference between the two in terms of software, with similar functionality and software features. But the NearHub Board offers a more advanced touch sensitivity,and built-in collaboration features, making it a suitable choice for teams that require seamless interaction and communication during presentations. On the other hand, Samsung Flip 2 has similar collaborative features, more powerful brush functions.Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on the specific needs and preferences of the users.
Price comparison
The price of NearHub Board S65 is about $3999, Samsung Flip 2 is about $3143 which is a little cheaper than NearHub. Both companies provide online documentation, tutorials, and FAQs to help users troubleshoot common issues. They also offer email and phone support during business hours.
As for accessories, there is a big difference between these two. The NearHub Board S65 equips with a free built-in camera and microphone system, and you only need to spend an additional $499 on the stand to put together an entire smart whiteboard device. If you choose to buy Samsung Flip 2 65', you will not only need to spend $180 for the stand or $90 for a wall mount, but also an extra cost for the external camera and microphone. Comparing the prices and the functions of the two, the NearHub Board S65 is more cost-effective.
Conclusion
To summarize, both Samsung Flip 2 and NearHub smart whiteboards are equipped with high-performance hardware and multi-touch capabilities to provide a premium touch experience. They both support rich functionality and connectivity with other devices. However, the specific benefits may vary，NearHub has its own app store and third-party apps, which is applicable to more scenarios. So choose the right smart whiteboard for you based on your personal needs and preferences.
NearHub is an all-in-one solution for meeting rooms and classrooms. NearHub possesses an interactive digital Board with cutting-edge smart software. By combining your favorite programs with mess-free writing canvas and video conferencing, you can improve your interaction and productivity in the online classroom. Besides, NearHub also provides MagicPad S13 to improve digital learning and creativity. Click here to view more on NearHub.
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