Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series vs. Cisco Room Phone

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series
Score 7.7 out of 10
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The vendor provides the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series as an affordable, reliable voice and video communications endpoint, and state it is also user- and eco-friendly. It is designed to improve productivity, foster collaboration, and reduce operating expenses with simple, full-featured, and cost-effective communications to deliver a superior user experience.N/A
Cisco Room Phone
Score 8.7 out of 10
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The Cisco Room Phone is more than a conference phone, it’s designed for collaborative meetings. Users gain a touchless experience with proximity pair and join, and never need to enter a phone number or meeting code ever again. Plus, the HD audio, echo cancellation and noise reduction aim to allow remote meeting attendees to hear the voices of those in the huddle space clearly.N/A
Pricing
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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User Ratings
Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 SeriesCisco Room Phone
Likelihood to Recommend
4.6
(7 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 SeriesCisco Room Phone
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
The 6900 series is the best option for offices that need IP telephony flawlessly making and receiving calls and can fit on most of the user types due to the number of models. It does not fit for companies that want to use video, none of the models has a video embedded and the tools to integrate those devices with video are that good[.]
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Cisco
Good scenario: Medium rooms with requires a good coverage of sound where people are located 3 meters far from the device works very good. Less appropriate: areas where using wired extension microphone are no allowed. This is could be a challenge if you have a table without holes to pass cabling through.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Compatibility with Cisco enterprise telephony platforms.
  • All the basis and essential telephony features included.
  • Ergonomic design and high quality materials.
  • Excellent voice quality.
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Cisco
  • Easy device monitoring and management
  • Great audio quality
  • Great mic coverage/pickup for small to medium rooms (huddle rooms)
  • Built in wireless share capabilities
  • Webex Integration
  • Consistent user experience (compared to other Cisco room systems)
  • Can be used with other platforms
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Cons
Cisco
  • I wish the color was jazzier ( I know that's not a word probably) but something that allows you to give your phone character.
  • The cord tangles to easily.
  • The phone could be a little smaller.
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Cisco
  • Currently no video presentation on external HDMI screen
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Likelihood to Renew
Cisco
he Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series has proven to be reliable and efficient for our communication needs in live production. Its integration with our existing systems, ease of use, and strong call quality make it a great choice. However, there's always room for improvement, especially with features like more advanced integration with cloud-based systems and additional customization options
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Cisco
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Usability
Cisco
The interface is intuitive, and the phones are easy to use for daily communication, making call handling, conferencing, and directory access seamless. The design is simple yet effective, which is great for a fast-paced environment like ours. The only reason it’s not a perfect 10 is that some advanced configurations and integrations require a bit of technical knowledge, which can slow down deployment for non-technical users."
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Cisco
This product is well suited for the price. It brings a lot of sound quality for the audio conferences and also allows to join Webex Meetings direct through the device. The integration with Webex Calling is simple, you can set up the Cisco Room Phone within minutes using a 16 digit activation code.
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Reliability and Availability
Cisco
The system has been extremely reliable, with no major downtime or unplanned outages in our experience. In a live broadcast environment, where uninterrupted communication is critical, this level of dependability is essential.
Even during high-demand situations, the phones perform consistently well, and any issues we've encountered were related to network configuration rather than the phones themselves.
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Cisco
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Performance
Cisco
Calls connect quickly, audio quality is clear with minimal latency, and the phone interface is responsive.
The system integrates well with our VoIP and broadcast communication tools, and we haven’t noticed any significant slowdowns. The only reason it’s not a 10 is that some advanced configurations or firmware updates can take a little longer than expected, but overall, it’s a fast and reliable solution for our needs.
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Cisco
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Support Rating
Cisco
When we’ve needed support, the response times have been good, and the team is knowledgeable. The support resources provided, like online documentation and troubleshooting guides, have been helpful. However, at times, the support can be a bit slow with complex technical issues, especially when dealing with integration into our live production systems. Overall, we’re satisfied, but there's room for improvement in the speed and depth of troubleshooting.
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Cisco
We have not had any issues with the device, but expect support to be as good as Cisco always has been for us.
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In-Person Training
Cisco
The training sessions were interactive and tailored to our specific needs, which made them highly relevant for our live production environment. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided hands-on experience, allowing us to apply what we learned immediately.
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Cisco
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Online Training
Cisco
The training materials were clear and covered the essential features of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series, but we felt that some advanced use cases, especially for live production environments, were not addressed in enough detail. While the training helped with basic functions, additional scenario-based learning would have made it more useful for our specific needs.
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Cisco
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Implementation Rating
Cisco
he process was generally smooth, and the Cisco team provided excellent support during setup. There were a few minor challenges with network configuration, but they were quickly resolved. Overall, the implementation was efficient, and the phones were up and running with minimal disruption to our operations, which is crucial in a live production environment
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Cisco
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
When looking at phone models, it's really important to consider not only the price tag, we all care about effective pricing, but also remembering that actual humans will need to leverage that device to accomplish work, connect with another human for some reason, or save a life.
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Cisco
I've use a lot of the Webex Room devices and the Room Phone is a great transition for the traditional conference phone to a modern UI and platform with Control Hub integration. Like all the other major OS platforms out there, the push to unify the user interface has some real advantages and I think that Cisco is accomplishing that goal here.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Cisco
The unit pricing was reasonable given the quality of the product and the fact that it's a well-established solution in the market. Additionally, the billing frequency was flexible, which worked well for our budget cycles.
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Cisco
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Scalability
Cisco
the system is highly flexible, allowing easy deployment across multiple departments and locations. It integrates smoothly with existing Cisco infrastructure, making it a great fit for expanding operations.
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Cisco
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Very high ROI and competitive price.
  • By providing the essential telephony services the 6900 series IP Phones increase employees productivity.
  • Company saves a lot of money when it comes to communication between branches, and this model provides all the necessary facilities for that.
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Cisco
  • Less need of AV Integration
  • 360 degree of coverage
  • Easy to use
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