360 Alien vs. Owl 4+: Clearer Video, Broader Audio, Better Value
Nearity 360 Alien is a smarter, more scalable alternative to Owl 4+, built for clearer video, wider audio coverage, and easier deployment, and for flexible hybrid meetings beyond small huddle rooms. Its true 4K UHD four-lens camera system delivers sharper, distortion-free views than single-lens 360° cameras, while expansion mics extend voice pickup well beyond small rooms. With ProperClean™ 2.0 AI audio and a plug-and-play wireless dongle, Alien ensures stable, professional meetings—no complex setup, no compromises—making it the smarter choice for modern hybrid teams.
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Why Nearity 360 Alien over other conference cameras?
Meeting Owl 3
- Max 1080p video resolution(Single fisheye)
- software cropping for 360° view
Camera Resolution
- 8 beamforming mics
- only support one expansion mic(8ft radius)
- Up to 11m pickup range
Audio Performance
- USB-C/A plug-and-play
- Wi-Fi(unstable)
- App-based setup recommended
- 4 quick-touch buttons
- No Remote control
Connectivity
- Best for fixed-size rooms with simple needs
Best For
- Premium price driven by brand and ecosystem
Cost Efficiency
Nearity 360 Alien
- Max 4K Ultra HD Resolution
- Four-camera array (seamless 360° view, alien-inspired design, 30° block angle)
Camera Resolution
- Built-in 6 omni-mic array
- Support for 2 expansion mics (10ft radius)
- Up to 16m pickup range
- ProperClean™ 2.0 Audio Tech
Audio Performance
- USB-C/A plug-and-play ;
- More stable with Wireless transceiver(not wifi)
- no app required;
- 5 quick-touch buttons
- Remote control
Connectivity
- All-size rooms, perfect for medium to large meeting rooms, executive boardrooms, training halls
Best For
- Lower total cost with higher specs via direct-to-customer model
Cost Efficiency
Meeting Owl 4+
- 4K video resolution(Single fisheye)
- software cropping for 360° view
Camera Resolution
- 8 beamforming mics
- only support one expansion mic(8ft radius)
- Up to 11m pickup range
Audio Performance
- Small → Medium rooms, simple huddle & standard meeting rooms
Best For
- USB-C/A plug-and-play
- Wi-Fi(unstable)
- App-based setup recommended
- 4 quick-control buttons
- No Remote control
Connectivity
- Premium price driven by brand and ecosystem
Cost Efficiency
Nearity 360 Alien
- Max 4K Ultra HD Resolutoin
- Four-camera array (seamless 360° view, alien-inspired design, 30° block angle)
Camera Resolution
- Built-in 6 omni-mic array
- Support for 2 expansion mics (10ft radius)
- Up to 16m pickup range
- ProperClean™ 2.0 Audio Tech
Audio Performance
- USB-C/A plug-and-play ;
- More stable with Wireless transceiver(not wifi)
- no app required;
- 5 quick-touch buttons
- Remote control
Connectivity
- All-size rooms, perfect for medium to large meeting rooms, executive boardrooms, training halls
Best For
- Lower total cost with higher specs via direct-to-customer model
Cost Efficiency
Why Companies Choose 360 Alien over Meeting Owl Camera？
Four True 4K Cameras for Superior Visual Clarity
Instead of relying on a single fisheye lens, 360 Alien uses four true 4K UHD cameras working together to capture every angle with consistent sharpness. This multi-camera design avoids distortion and edge blur, delivering clearer faces, smoother speaker transitions, and a more accurate visual experience—especially in hybrid meetings.
Clear, Scalable Audio with Expansion Mic Support
360 Alien features a 6 omnidirectional microphone array powered by ProperClean™ 2.0 noise, echo, and reverberation cancellation, delivering clear, natural voices across the table. For larger rooms, support for up to two expansion microphones extends audio pickup even further—ensuring everyone is heard clearly, without repetition or disruption.
Better Price, Higher Quality
By selling directly through our DTC model, we eliminate costly multi-layer reseller markups common in traditional conference solutions. This saves customers at least 30% in total cost, while delivering higher hardware quality, transparent pricing, and direct access to personalized support from the manufacturer.
Expert Help at Your Fingertips
Our dedicated support team provides product guidance, training, and technical assistance within one business day, ensuring faster deployment, smoother operation, and long-term success—without relying on third-party resellers.
Bring Clarity & Energy to Your Meeting
Power your productivity with just one device—perfect performance and effortless setup
True 4K Multi-Lens System for Uncompromised Clarity
360 Alien takes a different approach: it uses a four-lens 120° optical array, each capturing its segment at full clarity. Unlike single-lens 360° cameras that rely on digital cropping, Alien captures faces from true frontal angles—delivering consistently sharp, natural images with no fisheye distortion or blurry edges.Just consistently clear 4K panoramic video that feels true-to-life.
Expandable Audio Coverage for Rooms of All Sizes
- 360 Alien features a built-in 6-mic omnidirectional array engineered for wide-range voice pickup, but what truly sets it apart is its ability to connect 2 expansion mics, extending coverage to larger rooms without replacing the core device.
- Where competing devices struggle beyond small huddle spaces, Alien maintains clear, even audio across distances with AGC audio tech—so participants in the back row sound just as clear as those near the camera.
ProperClean™ 2.0 Removes Noise, Echo & Reverberation
- Conferencing spaces often suffer from real-world audio issues: glass walls causing echoes, open layouts creating reverb, and background noise interfering with the speaker.
- The ProperClean™ 2.0 audio tech tackles these challenges head-on with AI noise filtering and echo&reverberation suppression. Voices stay smooth and natural without volume pumping or sudden drops. Even in complex acoustic environments, Alien delivers professional-grade clarity that feels effortless.
Zero-Cable Setup with Secure Wireless Dongle
- Traditional 360° systems require Wi-Fi pairing, app installations, or permanent cable routing—often demanding IT support or costly room modifications.
- With 360 Alien, none of that is necessary. The included encrypted wireless transceiver: just plug it into your laptop, and you’re ready to meet. No apps, no network permissions, no confusion. This wireless workflow cuts setup time to seconds, eliminates cable clutter, and removes Wi-Fi as a potential failure point.
Designed for All-size Real Meeting Rooms
Unlike single-lens devices only for close-range seating, 360 Alien is engineered for real-world hybrid meetings. Its effective 360° view includes a smart 30° exclusion zone that avoids capturing displays or walls behind the device, keeping attention where it belongs—on the people in the room. Three AI modes ensure the right framing every time, making every meeting look polished, organized, and distraction-free.
Flexible for Small, Medium & Large Rooms
- One device, three room sizes. No need to upgrade to a more expensive system or purchase multiple units—360 Alien is built to scale as your space or team grows.
- Small rooms: Alien alone provides full coverage.
- Medium rooms: Add one external mic for balanced pickup.
- Large rooms: Add two to cover the entire table or space.
Enterprise-Ready Reliability Without the Overhead
360 Alien is a direct USB plug-and-play device, and works with Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex, and all major platforms without installing software or registering accounts. No network permissions. No app configuration. No subscription fees. Just consistent, predictable performance—ideal for businesses that value reliability over complexity.
Unlock the Power of Cutting-Edge Tech for Conferences
Compact, Smart, and Perfect for Meeting—design for all-size video conference rooms.
True 4K UHD lens x4
- Unlike traditional 360° cameras that rely on distorted edge views, 360 Alien uses 4 true 4K 120° UHD lenses, capturing its best frontal angle with Star-VIS Sensor, ensuring sharper details and a perfectly natural view.
6 Omnidirectional Microphones
The built-in 6 omni-microphones capture sound from all directions, even from a distance of up to 6 meters, making it an excellent choice for conference room cameras.
83dB Full-Duplex Speaker
The integrated Hi-Fi full-duplex speaker transmits the voices of absent participants as if they were right there in the room, providing an immersive experience.
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| Nearity 360 Alien | Meeting Owl 4+ | Meeting Owl 3 | |||
| Price | USD$1,599 | USD$1,999 | USD$1,099 | ||
| Accessories |
| Expansion mics $249 Meeting Owl Tripod $149 | Expansion mics $249 Meeting Owl Tripod $149 | ||
| Lens | 4 x 120° Ultra HD Sony Camera | Single 360° pano fisheye camera | Single 360° pano fisheye camera | ||
| Image Processing | Optical capture with minimal distortion | Heavy edge cropping & digital distortion correction | Heavy edge cropping & digital distortion correction | ||
| Output Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 1080P UHD | ||
| Effective Resolution | ✅Full 32MP usable (8MP×4) | ~20%-30% usable pixels (real-world about 64MP*30%=19.2MP) | ~20%-30% usable pixels (real-world about 16MP*30%=4.8MP) | ||
| Image Clarity | ✅Sharp, true-to-life | ❌Soft after correction | ❌Soft after correction | ||
| Digital Zoom | ✅3x | ❌ | ❌ | ||
| Microphone | 6 omni-directional Mics+2 expansion mics | 8 omni-directional Mics+1 expansion mics | 8 omni-directional Mics+1 expansion mics | ||
| Expansion Mic support |
| Only connect to 1 expansion Mic to extend audio range by 2.5m | Only connect to 1 expansion Mic to extend audio range by 2.5m | ||
| Audio Tech |
| Voice Equalization, Echo Cancellation, Background Noise Reduction | Voice Equalization, Echo Cancellation, Background Noise Reduction | ||
| Effective Audio Pick-up Distance |
| 5.5m radius; 11m pickup range with 2 expansion mic | 5.5m radius; 11m pickup range with 1 expansion mic | ||
| Speaker Output | 80±3 dB | 79 dB | 76 dB | ||
| Setup | USB-A/C plug-and-play + Wireless dongle | USB-A; Needs Wi-Fi pairing/app | USB-A; Needs Wi-Fi pairing/app | ||
| Compatibility | Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Webex, and other mian meeting app | Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Webex, and other mian meeting app | Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Webex, and other mian meeting app | ||
| Best For | All-size rooms | Small to medium meeting rooms | simple huddle & standard meeting rooms |
Next-Gen 360° Solution Doesn’t Require a Big Budget
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Nearity 360 Alien Conference View
- True 4K panoramic clarity
- Four-camera array with smooth AI speaker tracking
- 360° effective view to see all attendees
- Natural, immersive meeting experience
Traditional Conference Room
- Single fixed camera, limited coverage
- Manual angle adjustment needed
- Missed speakers and blurred faces
- Uneven visual experience for remote attendees
External mic, extended pickup
External mic AM01 Pickup
- Cover larger meeting rooms effortlessly
- Maintain even audio levels across all seats
- Flexible placement for any room layout
- Seamless integration with the 360 Alien
Traditional Meeting Pickup
- Limited audio pickup, distant participants are hard to hear
- Uneven voice levels across the room
- Needs Many separate devices for full coverage
- Complex setup and wiring for extra mics
Eliminate noise and echo, enhance pro audio clarity
Nearity 360 Alien Noise Cancellation
- 6 omni-mics with noise, echo & resonance cancellation
- External mics extend pickup to 13m
- Hi-Fi full-duplex speaker for lifelike sound
- Consistent volume with AGC technology
Other Conference Camera
- Uneven voice pickup across the table
- Background noise and echo issues
- Weak or distorted sound output
- Requires multiple separate audio devices
External mic, extended pickup
Setup 360 Alien In Seconds
- Wireless dongle for instant connection
- USB plug&play, no app or driver needed
- Works seamlessly with major meeting platforms
- Expandable for rooms of all sizes
Traditional Conference Setup
- Complex cable routing and connections
- Often platform-dependent
- Requires software installation and setup
- Difficult to expand for larger spaces
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Why does the 360 Alien conference camera use four lenses instead of one?
Traditional 360° meeting cameras often rely on the blurry edge areas of a single lens to capture participants, which can result in image distortion, delays, and missed facial details. The 360 Alien video conferencing camera solves this by using four 120° lenses that seamlessly cover the full 360° range. This design ensures each participant is captured with maximum clarity and precision—no blind spots, no stitching lines, just smooth and natural interaction.
How many expansion microphones can I connect for 360 Alien video conference camera, and what is the maximum coverage?
You can connect up to 2 expansion mic AM01. The 360 Alien’s built-in microphones cover a 5.5-meter radius, while each expansion mic adds an additional 3-meter radius. With both expansion mics, you can cover an area of approximately 16m × 5m, ensuring every participant is heard clearly.
Why does the 360 Alien conference camera have a 30° exclusion zone?
A 30° automatic exclusion zone prevents the camera from capturing displays or walls behind it, keeping participants in focus and eliminating distractions from the background.
Why do I need a wireless dongle for 360 Alien conference room camera?
The wireless dongle eliminates the need for costly cable installation and the safety hazards of tangled wires in the meeting room. Simply plug it in, and you can start your meeting within seconds—secure, seamless, and hassle-free.
What is the difference between Nearity 360 Alien conference camera's 3 auto-framing modes?
- The Nearity 360 Alien offers three distinct modes tailored for various video conference scenarios:
- Discussion mode: All four lenses work together with voice and face detection to automatically frame up to four active speakers—seamlessly, without any blind spots or stitching lines. Ideal for roundtable or panel discussions.
- Global mode: Keeps a steady 120° wide-angle view from a selected main lens. Switch the main view anytime via the remote to focus on a new speaker. Perfect for presentations requiring a stable, distraction-free view.
- Presentation mode: Dynamically tracks and zooms in on the current speaker, adjusting the frame in real-time based on voice and movement—ideal for interactive sessions or team collaboration.
What is the resolution of Nearity 360 Alien conference camera's output?
When connected via USB cable or wireless dongle, it outputs at 4K HD with a smooth frame rate of 30 fps, while HDMI output is 1080P@60fps
Does 360 Alien conference camera have a full-duplex microphone so multiple speakers can be heard clearly by all participants on the other end?
Yes, Nearity 360 Alien supports full-duplex communication, allowing multiple speakers to be heard clearly and simultaneously.
What is the effective pickup distance for the microphone of 360 Alien conference camera?
- The effective pickup distance for the microphone in the Nearity 360 Alien is up to 5 meters radius (approximately 16 feet), which can capture clear audio from all directions within a meeting room.
What video conferencing software does the Nearity 360 Alien work with?
It works with nearly all web-based video conferencing software, including Zoom, Google Meet, Skype for business, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc.
How to set up Nearity 360 Alien conference room camera?
Plug the power adapter into an outlet. Then, plug the USB/wireless dongle into your computer, open up your video conferencing software of choice, and select the Nearity 360 Alien as your mic, camera, speaker. There are no drivers required to download, it just works.
Can I adjust this camera angle or zoom during a meeting?
Yes, you can adjust the camera angle and zoom during a meeting with the Nearity 360 Alien. This video conference camera is equipped with a remote control that allows you to easily zoom in and out, as well as reposition the camera to focus on different participants or content being shared.
Awards and Reviews
Sarah Oliver
360 Alien delivers what telemedicine demands. It provides the essential visual and auditory detail—crystal-clear video for assessment and premium audio for respiratory sounds, making high-quality remote diagnosis our reality. It's no longer just a piece of equipment; it's the new standard for our remote practice.
Petter.Z
As our leader who's constantly moving, tangled cables were a major disruption—a tripping hazard that required calling for help to reset. But now, the wireless dongle creates a safer, more professional environment. This makes us free to move and focus 100% on capturing the non-verbal cues and dynamic interplay during role-plays. Love it!
John Lamb
“Trying to assess claims remotely with our old gear was a constant challenge. The 360 Alien changed everything! Its optical zoom and 4K clarity are so precise, we all love it! ”
Justion.R
“ We used OWL 3 for its immersive 360° experience, but the poor video quality always bothered us. After switching to 360 Alien, the improvement was immediate. The true 4K UHD video delivers clear, accurate visuals across the room, making meetings noticeably more productive. ”
Melissa.T
360 Alien gives me the freedom to teach my hybrid art class naturally. Its Presentation Mode intelligently tracks me around the studio, so remote students get a perfect, up-close view of the true-to-life 4K color and brushwork, just as if they were standing beside me. It has truly leveled the playing field for our discussions!
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