Neat Pad Generation 2

What is included in the Neat Pad Gen 2 box?
The box contains:
  • Neat Pad Gen 2 — NEATPAD2-SE
  • Ethernet cable: 9.8 ft (3 m)
  • Hex key: 2 mm

Mounting accessories and a PoE power adapter are not included and are sold separately.

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Where do I find product specifications for Neat Devices?
Will Neat Pad Gen 2 replace the Neat Pad Gen 1?

Yes. From September 3, Neat Pad Gen 2 replaces Neat Pad Gen 1 as the standard-tier option. Neat Pad Gen 2 (standard) and Neat Pad Pro (premium) will coexist in the portfolio from now on.

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Who is Neat Pad Gen 2 designed for?

Neat Pad Gen 2 is the standard-tier option in the Neat Pad portfolio, suited to everyday meeting rooms, huddle spaces, and multi-room enterprise deployments that need consistent performance, simple setup, and centralized management.

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What is Neat Pad Gen 2?

Neat Pad Gen 2 is an 8-inch touchscreen meeting controller and scheduling display, and the successor to Neat Pad Gen 1. Built on Neat’s next-generation P2 platform, it keeps the same 8-inch form factor and core functions (meeting control and room scheduling) while adding improved performance and support for future software features and integrations. It includes Neat Pulse remote management and built-in environmental sensors.

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Pad Gen 2: Hardware & Features

What is the power consumption of Neat Pad Gen 2?
Neat Pad Gen 2
Idle: 3.4 W
Idle (screen off): 2 W
In-call: 3.4 W

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What are the Neat Pad Gen 2 display specs?
Specification Value
Size / Aspect Ratio
8 inches, 16:10
Resolution
1280 × 800
Coating
Anti-glare and anti-fingerprint
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch
Ambient light sensor
Yes

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How does the Neat Pad Gen 2 microphone work, and how does it compare?

Neat Pad Gen 2 features a refined single-microphone design with a rated pickup range of 2 m (actual range varies with room acoustics, such as reverberation time). It takes a smarter approach than Gen 1: and delivers the performance through a single, optimized mic tuned with intelligent noise reduction for clearer, more consistent pickup.

Neat Pad Pro remains the premium option, with two microphones and on-device processing that let it mix audio with the front-of-room device and handle dynamic mic selection and AI-enhanced audio independently. Both offer a 2 m pickup range, and both work with Neat Center when the microphone is enabled.

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What sensors does Neat Pad Gen 2 have, and how do they compare?

Neat Pad Gen 2 has built-in Neat Sense sensors for temperature, humidity, and VOC index, matching Neat Pad Pro. Unlike Gen 1, it does not include a CO₂ (CO₂eq) sensor.

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What power (PoE) does Neat Pad Gen 2 need?

Neat Pad Gen 2 requires PoE to IEEE 802.3af, Class 3 (mode A & B). This differs from Neat Pad Gen 1 (802.3at PoE+, Class 4) and Neat Pad Pro (802.3af, Class 0), so confirm your switch supports Class 3 PoE before installing.

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What Neat Devices support a Kensington lock?

The following Neat Devices include a Kensington-compatible Security Slot:

  • Neat Pad
  • Neat Pad Gen 2
  • Neat Pad Pro
  • Neat Bar
  • Neat Bar Gen 2
  • Neat Bar Pro
  • Neat Frame
  • Neat Center
  • Neat Board 32

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Pad Gen 2: Platform Support

Which platforms and Neat devices does Neat Pad Gen 2 support?

Room controller support:

Device Google Meet Microsoft Teams Zoom Neat Open
Neat Bar Gen 1
Neat Board Gen 1
Neat Bar Gen 2
Neat Bar Pro
Neat Board 32 ✓ *
Neat Board 50
Neat Board Pro
Neat Frame

Scheduling display support:

Device Google Meet Microsoft Teams Zoom Neat Open
Neat Pad Gen 2 ✓ ** ✓ ***

* Supported when MDEP is ready on Neat Pad 2 for controller support.
** Scheduling through our Neat Open App partners.
*** Supported when MDEP is ready on Neat Pad 2 for scheduling support.

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