I haven’t used the GLs before, but I have used the XL1s quite a bit at Syracuse University. The quality of video and audio on the XL1s is very good. The only thing about the XL1s is that they have a relatively steep learning curve; it’s somewhattricky to learn to use them well if you have never used them before. Personally, I wouldn’t discourage you from buying a used XL1, especially if you have some experience using one.
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