Best Webcams
Anker PowerConf C200
PROS:
- Affordable
tomsguide.com - Solid microphone
pcmag.com - Crisp details, accurate colors
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Tighter viewing angles than PowerConf C300
tomsguide.com - Angle can be too wide for a single person
pcmag.com - Cannot swivel
tomsguide.com
Logitech StreamCam
PROS:
- Includes screen and tripod mounts.
pcmag.com - Smooth and speedy 60fps video
techradar.com - Rotate for vertical video
techradar.com
CONS:
- No privacy shutter
tomsguide.com - Lacks variable FOV
techradar.com - Logitech Capture software doesn't stream.
pcmag.com
Insta360 Link
PROS:
- Gimbal-mounted camera
tomsguide.com - Excellent auto-lighting and white balance
tomshardware.com - 4K, 1080p resolutions and 60FPS options
techradar.com
CONS:
- Can’t manually adjust field of view
tomsguide.com - HDR not available in 4K
tomsguide.com - Very expensive
techradar.com
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Razer Kiyo Pro
PROS:
- Intuitive settings
techradar.com - Incredible light sensor
pcgamer.com - Great redesign
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CONS:
- Expensive
pcgamer.com - Bad default camera settings
pcgamer.com - Wonky Autofocus
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Elgato Facecam Pro
PROS:
- Manual exposure via Camera Hub
techradar.com - 4k/60fps video capture
tomshardware.com - Good software
tomshardware.com
CONS:
- Expensive
tomshardware.com - Definitely expensive for a webcam
techradar.com - No privacy cover
tomshardware.com
Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra
PROS:
- 4K30, 1440p30, and 1080p60 modes
pcmag.com - Terrific configurability
pcworld.com - Integrated privacy shutter
tomshardware.com
CONS:
- Mediocre microphone
pcmag.com - Not the right size for laptops
techradar.com - Expensive
techradar.com
OBSBot Tiny 2
PROS:
- Excellent AI features
pcgamer.com - Good built-in microphone
pcgamer.com - Sharp clean visuals
techradar.com
CONS:
- Expensive
techradar.com - Dynamic range could be wider
techradar.com - Mic makes you sound harsh
techradar.com
Logitech MX Brio
PROS:
- Crisp 4K video
pcmag.com - Integrated privacy shutter
pcgamer.com - Multiple app customization options
pcmag.com
CONS:
- Expensive
pcgamer.com - Show Mode requires tricky camera positioning
pcmag.com - Mediocre microphone
pcmag.com
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