Best webcams

Why it ranks here. The C920 is the most reviewed webcam on the internet and the default answer in every which-webcam thread since 2012. Sharp 1080p, plug it in and it works, $60 to $80. It ranks first because nothing has displaced it in thirteen years, not for being the best picture here.

'for anyone second guessing grabbing a c920, it's definitely worth it. moreso than more expensive'↗ premium webcams, says a year-long owner. It is 'a great camera and the built in Microphone works'↗. A 2022 buyer got the base model 'for 35 quid'↗ and finds it 'decent for the price even in 2022'↗. The limits are known: 30 frames, so fast motion shows 'ghosting and stutter'↗; a mic that serious streamers replace; and a box with no instructions, which sends new buyers to YouTube. Its other problem is popularity. During the pandemic Amazon was 'price gouging'↗, with $70 units 'listed on amazon is like 180+'↗, and the pattern returns whenever demand spikes. Buy it at $70, never at $140.

“dude, super informative video 💝 i've been running the C920 for about a year now, and was looking for a solution to turning the camera 45 degrees when my monitor is sitting at 90 degrees, but awesome video bud 🙏 for anyone second guessing grabbing a c920, it's definitely worth it. moreso than more expensive 'premium' webcams on the market IMO” — YouTube comment · FreshAppleSlices · 2019-02-26

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• There aren't any instructions that came with my Logitech C920s. So thanks a lot for this video.

  YouTube comment · lloydchristmas4547 · 2019-02-26 · watch the original ↗

• dude, super informative video 💝 i've been running the C920 for about a year now, and was looking for a solution to turning the camera 45 degrees when my monitor is sitting at 90 degrees, but awesome video bud 🙏 for anyone second guessing grabbing a c920, it's definitely worth it. moreso than more expensive 'premium' webcams on the market IMO

  YouTube comment · FreshAppleSlices · 2019-02-26 · watch the original ↗

• I bought one, it's a great camera and the built in Microphone works for both videos and for audio.

  YouTube comment · George19532009 · 2019-02-26 · watch the original ↗

• i mean, i see why you would be disappointed in the lack of sound quality difference between the 2 models, but anyone who is actually wanting high quality sound from the mic is going to buy a separate microphone anyway. putting that aside, i really appreciate this review. very thorough in pointing the features, pros & cons, as well as how to set things up.

  YouTube comment · uber_stuber · 2019-02-26 · watch the original ↗

• Amazon is price gouging now. I thought that was against the law. I got a new one on eBay but still paid more than $100. Great video. Thanks much!

  YouTube comment · dannyjackson8613 · 2019-02-26 · watch the original ↗

• Surprised the C920 isn't on here.

  YouTube comment · Sparkrdom · 2026-02-12 · watch the original ↗

• On the other hand, I just looked up a Youtube review for the Logitech C510, a 720p camera, and... yeah, the Lenovo looks like hot garbage in comparison. I still have some open orders for a Logitech C920S and I'm not cancelling those until the return window for the Lenovo closes.

  Reddit comment · u/dakennyj · r/webcams · 2020-06-09 · read the original ↗

• That’s the one I want but I’m not paying over $200 for one on eBay cause those aholes are just price gouging us because they aren’t available right now. Someone is selling a bunch of the C920s out of Jacksonville FL for $140 which is 2x the price cause those retail for $70

  Reddit comment · u/joey9779 · r/webcams · 2020-05-01 · read the original ↗

• I refreshed Target dot com daily until my top choice, the Logitech c920s, showed up in stock. I ordered for pickup but I guess they couldn’t find it in the back so they cancelled it. So I went in and braved the pandemic and the electronics guy was nice enough to go to the back and find it for me.

  Reddit comment · u/Arkaium · r/webcams · 2020-03-22 · read the original ↗

• Just got my c920s and use the capture software. I cannot find a setting to turn on the right built in mike. Only the left one works. The setting in the soft ware shows it is on but it is not.

  YouTube comment · timbacchus · 2021-06-27 · watch the original ↗

• I just gor the "base" model yesterday 25th sep 2022 for 35 quid. It's decent for the price even in 2022. Still 80 quid on amazon. Cheers for the vid dude.

  YouTube comment · DobbsyOfficial · 2022-09-25 · watch the original ↗

• The ghosting and stutter makes it looks <30fps

  YouTube comment · LeeFall · 2021-06-27 · watch the original ↗

• Do you carry a Logitech c920 and for its regular price? Every c920 I see listed on amazon is like 180+ and every seller has an excuse to why they’re selling it way over priced 😂😂😂

  Reddit comment · u/tbistONE · r/webcams · 2020-05-11 · read the original ↗

• Hey, I'd go with the logitech c920, sharp HD image and wide camera angel + a good built in mic!

  Reddit comment · u/littleTasha · r/webcams · 2014-01-27 · read the original ↗

Why it ranks here. The Brio is Logitech's 4K flagship, the premium upgrade Reddit names, with a 90-degree field of view that teachers and presenters use and dual mics good enough to skip a separate one. It ranks second because Logitech's software and USB quirks generate as many complaints as the picture generates praise.

A Zoom dance teacher calls it 'a must'↗ for 'The wide angle'↗ when she steps back to teach. Its 'dual mics on the Brio are amazing'↗, and its 1080p 'is BETTER on the Brio than the C922'↗. The strangest endorsement comes from a vacuum lab where hot metal vapour coats the lens: they 'buy them 6 at a time'↗ for 'the image quality and ability to remotely adjust focus'↗. The other column is software and ports. One TikTok streamer with a Mac tried everything and still gets asked 'why is it blurry'↗; another returned an MX Brio for an Insta360 with substantially more control; Logitech's own community person admits the MX Brio 'looked rough out of the box'↗ until tuned. No Windows Hello on the 4K model, and a couple of cables and ports have died.

“Good review. As a zoom dance teacher, the Brio is a must. The wide angle is very handy when I step back from the computer to teach moves.” — YouTube comment · AmayaWiseWomanDancer · 2017-02-19

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• Good review. As a zoom dance teacher, the Brio is a must. The wide angle is very handy when I step back from the computer to teach moves.

  YouTube comment · AmayaWiseWomanDancer · 2017-02-19 · watch the original ↗

• dual mics on the Brio are amazing. saves money on a separate mic also the camera in 1080 is BETTER on the Brio than the C922.

  YouTube comment · rogerg0834 · 2017-02-19 · watch the original ↗

• I prefer 1080p @ 60fps than 4k @30fps, looks better imo.

  YouTube comment · SCIENindustries · 2017-02-19 · watch the original ↗

• For anyone who didn't catch it, it's actually 5x DIGITAL zoom, not optical.

  YouTube comment · Bradum · 2017-02-19 · watch the original ↗

• For those folks who work in some the sciences, I can recommend the “Logitech Brio 4K Webcam”. We use it a hard vacuum, occasionally it’s lens gets coated with hot metal vapor, which carefully polish off... When that happens I thank the camera for its service, tip it into the bin, and install another Logitech Brio (we buy them 6 at a time). In this price range, the image quality and ability to remotely adjust focus are a the reason we keep using this camera to record action in a place no human could ever go.

  YouTube comment · k.moyers4746 · 2026-02-12 · watch the original ↗

• Haven’t seen any webcam that looks better than my Logitech Brio for my current setup. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  YouTube comment · Stealther · 2024-03-28 · watch the original ↗

• samething with my tiktok streams, quality is top notch when i use my phone. but for longer streams im tryna use the 4k brio webcam. I have a mac mini m4 so thats not the issue. bought a 8k wire to plug into the webcam camera (extension basically) logi tuned it and eveyrthing. Still the first thing people ask "why is it blurry" such a POS webcam in my opinion. I've tried everything and still crap.

  Reddit comment · u/LesRuns · r/logitech · 2026-07-04 · read the original ↗

• Thanks for all the tips. I ended up returning the MX Brio, and subbing in an Insta360. A bit more, but hardware is a few years newer, and software offers substantiallly more control. Quality is great.

  Reddit comment · u/spotswims · r/logitech · 2026-09-04 · read the original ↗

• I personally just upgraded to the MX brio and enjoy it, though I did have to adjust the settings in Logi Options+ to get it to look the way I wanted (it looked rough out of the box ngl)

  Reddit comment · u/Logi_Emily · r/logitech · 2026-08-24 · read the original ↗

• I myself have had two similar cases in the last 12 months... But the biggest problem turned out to be with an MX Brio 500 webcam that, after the warranty expired, revealed the same defect of the headphones in the photo. They offered me a discount for the purchase of a new product, but the replacement was not accepted.

  Reddit comment · u/bubeli · r/logitech · 2026-07-07 · read the original ↗

• This won't help but I had some issues with Logi Brio 4K and bought an OBSBOT Meet 2 (4K) and had no issues anymore. Both on macOS and Linux.

  Reddit comment · u/jknvv13 · r/logitech · 2026-08-16 · read the original ↗

• Exact same problem here. Logitech Brio 4K is incompatible with Windows Hello. 07-13-2026 So is it a Logitech problem or a Microsoft problem ? Or are they still fighting between themselves while we the consumers suffer ?

  Reddit comment · u/SalamanderNo1553 · r/logitech · 2026-07-13 · read the original ↗

• Just get the BRIO. It may seem expensive but it's your best shot for future-proofing reasons. I got it and it works great. The software also allows you a great degree of control over the display.

  Reddit comment · u/Ok_Wolverine_4268 · r/webcams · 2021-09-10 · read the original ↗

Why it ranks here. The Kiyo Pro is the step-up webcam for streamers leaving the C920: 1080p at 60 frames, an HDR light sensor and a picture that wins side-by-side comparisons. It ranks third because it disconnects, a problem Razer's own forum knows about, and because its $200 list price is only good at the $99 sale.

In a multi-camera comparison one viewer's 'eyes landed on the Kiyo'↗ every time: 'The sharp image and higher contrast made every image pop so much more than the others'↗. Another found it 'way more defined'↗ than the AverMedia and the Logitech. At '99$'↗ on sale it is 'a good deal'↗, and a first-time Twitch streamer felt he had 'made a good move'↗. Then the disconnects. 'Razer Kiyo Pro keeps disconnecting'↗ is a thread on Razer's own forum; one owner's system 'has issues driving it'↗; another with the cheaper Kiyo X is 'tempted to swap it out'↗ for an Elgato. The contrast that makes it pop also whitens skin a little, which one owner likes because 'this makes imperfections of the skin go away'↗.

“Loved the Razer Kiyo over... everything else! The sharp image and higher contrast made every image pop so much more than the others. Every time there were multiple cams on the screen, my eyes landed on the Kiyo. Just found it on sale and I'll definitely pick it up. Thanks for the side-by-sides!” — YouTube comment · Trombonaut · 2021-03-01

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• Loved the Razer Kiyo over... everything else! The sharp image and higher contrast made every image pop so much more than the others. Every time there were multiple cams on the screen, my eyes landed on the Kiyo. Just found it on sale and I'll definitely pick it up. Thanks for the side-by-sides!

  YouTube comment · Trombonaut · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• I felt like the razor cam was best at of all the options tbh. Image looked very sharp. I don't mind losing a little bit of dynamic range and having parts of my skin a little too white since in general, this makes imperfections of the skin go away and makes me look better lol

  YouTube comment · adriengaro5289 · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• The Avermedia looks kinda blurry to me. The Logitech is no better, but at least it has a depth of field that adds that lovely bokeh as opposed to the avermedia which really doesn't. That said, the Razer looked way more defined.

  YouTube comment · MrSchism · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• Actually much preferred the Razer Kiyo to everything that wasn't the goPro. Would be interested to see the goPro hero 8's built in webcam, in comparison to the goPro second hand build

  YouTube comment · Manorian · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• The Kiyo Pro has been reduced to 99$. That seems like a good deal, even with legato getting to 150 and logi getting down to 130.

  YouTube comment · mc8542 · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• I literally just bought the kiyo and it was hard to find but they released it and it made me feel like I was missing out

  YouTube comment · isaiahpastry · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• Hey Harris! I’m going to start my very first Twitch stream this Wednesday and I just had the Kiyo pro delivered on Sunday. At first I was scared you were exposing how terrible the camera is but instead you made me feel like I made a good move.

  YouTube comment · Tony_Terpene · 2021-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• I have the Ryzen Kiyo X but I'm honestly tempted to swap it out because I do run into issues. I'm looking into the Elgato FaceCam as I hear good things.

  Reddit comment · u/Steven2597 · r/Twitch · 2026-08-11 · read the original ↗

• I use a Kiyo Pro, which captures at a pretty good image/rate. However my system has issues driving it. Besides, my face is in a little 300x300px window down in the lower corner... With the same mind, I also scale down the capture rate to ~22fps, as even 30fps is a bit much for my face capture.

  Reddit comment · u/BloodyThorn · r/Twitch · 2026-06-10 · read the original ↗

• Nice review, i'm stuck between kiyo and kiyo pro ultra but would like to find a discount of the ultra or a refurbished one

  Reddit comment · u/NRVT · r/webcams · 2023-11-15 · read the original ↗

• Razer Kiyo Pro keeps disconnecting

  other · u/Razer Insider user report (community forum) · 2023-01-01 · read the original ↗

Why it ranks here. The Facecam MK.2 is what streamers on r/Twitch recommend to everyone: a real 1080p60 sensor, full manual control, and a fix for the original Facecam's grain. It ranks fourth because it has fixed focus, no tracking, and no 4K, while newer rivals have all three.

'it's what I recommend to literally everyone'↗, says one streamer. The original Facecam's problem was noise: 'The high level of noise in any but the best lighting has driven me nuts from day 1'↗, and one owner 'felt it was worse than my c920'↗. The MK.2 'is significantly better'↗, though noise reduction 'is always going to soften an image'↗, and one owner who has both still sees 'grainy visual noise'↗ in uploads. It is fixed focus, so 'the required distance is a bit long for use in my desk setup'↗ for one buyer, who now uses his over a soldering bench. The effects in Camera Hub do not work with AMD Radeon cards. And the same streamer who recommends it says the real fix is light: 'if your lighting is garbage, your video feed will be garbage'↗.

“I really appreciate the comparison to the OG Facecam (which I have). The high level of noise in any but the best lighting has driven me nuts from day 1. It looks like the Mk.2 is significantly better. Noise reduction is always going to soften an image, but the OG Facecam was brutally noisy. :( I may try the Mk2” — YouTube comment · bratling · 2024-03-28

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• Check out the Elgato Facecam, it’s what I recommend to literally everyone. They have a new 4K60 model called Facecam 4K and it’s just within your budget. Highly recommend.

  Reddit comment · u/TheVibeCurator · r/Twitch · 2026-09-05 · read the original ↗

• Facecam 4K doesn't do auto-framing... or auto-focus, sadly. It's a fixed-focus camera. I grabbed one and the required distance is a bit long for use in my desk setup, repurposing mine as a benchtop view for my soldering station.

  Reddit comment · u/FerretBomb · r/Twitch · 2026-09-05 · read the original ↗

• Logitech c920 (1080p30 max) -> Elgato Facecam Mk2 (720p120, 1080p60) -> Mirrorless w Camlink is the general upgrade path... Really though, controlling your light is INCREDIBLY important... Can have the best camera in the world, and if your lighting is garbage, your video feed will be garbage.

  Reddit comment · u/FerretBomb · r/Twitch · 2026-08-12 · read the original ↗

• I really appreciate the comparison to the OG Facecam (which I have). The high level of noise in any but the best lighting has driven me nuts from day 1. It looks like the Mk.2 is significantly better. Noise reduction is always going to soften an image, but the OG Facecam was brutally noisy. :( I may try the Mk2

  YouTube comment · bratling · 2024-03-28 · watch the original ↗

• The noise on the old Facecam drove me nuts personally, I felt it was worse than my c920 😅 For most streamers this camera is fine, the price is certainly attractive. Anyone that needs a full screen video of their face tho, I'd just tell them to save up for a mirrorless

  YouTube comment · ljy1168 · 2024-03-28 · watch the original ↗

• I own the old facecam that I got at a good price and a Logitech c922. I really wanted to love the facecam but it never stood up to the hype in my opinion. ... my I phone XR did wonders compared to the facecam and also worked much better than Epocam

  YouTube comment · myadvisor · 2024-03-28 · watch the original ↗

• I had to order the MK.2 today. I would use my iPhone which blows all the webcams out of the water but it’s my main communication device so, ya know... I haven’t had to use a webcam since the days of the golden age, I’m learning the effects do not work with Radeon gpus correct?

  YouTube comment · ReflectingGlory1 · 2024-03-28 · watch the original ↗

• My question, I know I'm a year late. But I have both the facecam and MK2. I have tested facecam video uploads to twitch and YouTube, and both still have grainy visual noise in them... I can still see the noise on YouTube.

  YouTube comment · GameOfPhones84 · 2025-03-01 · watch the original ↗

• I use a Kinect v2 with an adapter, but if I had to buy again, i'd get an Elgato facecam mk2.

  Reddit comment · u/bullet1520 · r/Twitch · 2026-07-20 · read the original ↗

• I almost bought the other facecam yesterday. Had it in my cart and was pulled away from my computer for awhile and forgot about it. first video of the day that popped up was this one. nice one.

  YouTube comment · Chefbacon89 · 2024-03-28 · watch the original ↗

Why it ranks here. The Link 2C is the newest name here: 4K, skin tones that owners say beat the OBSBOT Meet 2, and AI framing without the gimbal of the full Link 2. It ranks last because it is new, its tracking is inconsistent, and its app has raised privacy questions.

'It's miles ahead from the common logitechs and comparable to a DSRL for the untrained eye'↗, with a 'great image in poor light too'↗. Against the OBSBOT Meet 2 it 'has much better white balance'↗: 'With the Meet 2 I look like a ghost'↗. The picture 'makes the skin look more realistic'↗. An MX Brio owner switched to it for substantially more control. The reservations: the AI tracking 'is decent, but I wish it were more consistent'↗; the price, 'a bit pricey compared to others'↗ at $130 to $150 and up; an echo on FaceTime for one owner; and the app. 'The privacy with the Insta360 Link cameras is definitely concerning'↗, says one viewer, who wonders whether the company trains its AI on users' data.

“It's got great image in poor light too. It's an excellent camera. It's miles ahead from the common logitechs and comparable to a DSRL for the untrained eye.” — YouTube comment · tube.brasil · 2025-04-10

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• Incredible how far this has come in this form factor.... The clarity and bokeh are crazy good....

  YouTube comment · 47enterprises · 2024-09-24 · watch the original ↗

• My only problems with the first model was the price an now it’s minimum $149???? Insane. I’ll be picking one up soon

  YouTube comment · broham1576 · 2024-09-24 · watch the original ↗

• Just picked up the link 2. The camera is so clear. Ai tracking is spot on. Great product overall Just wished it was wireless. But I know it wouldn’t look as well being wireless

  YouTube comment · cityoftrees9953 · 2024-09-24 · watch the original ↗

• I was looking into this one vs the OBSBot 2 4K. Ended up going OBSBoot and sk glad i did. I absolutely love it ❤️

  YouTube comment · Modern-Nerds · 2024-09-24 · watch the original ↗

• Great comparison! I prefer the image quality of Link 2C more. It makes the skin look more realistic and similar to how it appears to the human eye.

  YouTube comment · William-dun · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• The Link 2C has much better white balance for me than the Meet 2. With the Meet 2 I look like a ghost and it's a bit blurry.

  YouTube comment · User-ys7cb · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• The AI tracking is decent, but I wish it were more consistent.

  YouTube comment · luvshenru.144 · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• It's got great image in poor light too. It's an excellent camera. It's miles ahead from the common logitechs and comparable to a DSRL for the untrained eye.

  YouTube comment · tube.brasil · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• Pretty solid cam, though a bit pricey compared to others.

  YouTube comment · janverhoefff · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• I get an echo when I am in FaceTime when I use my Insta360. The only work around I came up with was using my headphones when talking

  YouTube comment · HowieD1975 · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• Was waiting for this review. The privacy with the Insta360 Link cameras is definitely concerning. I wonder if they still take user's data to train their AI if you don't use their software, recording with obs directly would be good.

  YouTube comment · thomasthomson4977 · 2025-04-10 · watch the original ↗

• I ended up returning the MX Brio, and subbing in an Insta360. A bit more, but hardware is a few years newer, and software offers substantiallly more control. Quality is great.

  Reddit comment · u/spotswims · r/logitech · 2026-09-04 · read the original ↗