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Webcams for work calls: 1080p picks, wider-view cameras and 4K models
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items #ad Choose one USB webcam for work calls from ten popular Logitech, EMEET, NexiGo, Acer, Anker and Elgato models, plus two of our ergocrew guides and a government webcam-security sheet. At ergocrew.com we compare the published specs of home office ge...
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Everyday USB webcams
A wider or adjustable view
4K webcams
Before you buy
Everyday USB webcams
Full HD 1080p webcam with a built-in mic, an integrated slide cover for the lens and a built-in USB-A cable. Logitech lists RightLight auto-light balance and a Logi Options+ app, and plug-and-play use with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. My pick if you ...
Logitech Brio 101 Full HD Webcam
Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps with autofocus and automatic lighting adjustment, plus stereo audio from dual mics. The listing says it has no privacy shutter and comes with a 3-month XSplit VCam license. My pick if you want autofocus and two mics.
Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam
1080p at 30 fps with a 3.6 mm glass lens, listed as optimized for roughly 19.6 in to 13 ft. Built-in noise-cancelling mic, a privacy cover, and USB 2.0 or 3.0 with no drivers; the listing says it is not compatible with Xbox or PS4/PS5. My pick for a ...
NexiGo N60 1080P Webcam
720p video at 30 fps with a 55-degree diagonal field of view and automatic light correction. The noise-reducing mic is listed for voices up to 1.5 m away, and it has an adjustable clip. My pick if 720p is enough and you want a plain clip-on camera.
Logitech C270 HD Webcam
1080p webcam with dual noise-reduction microphones and a built-in privacy cover. Plug and play with no drivers, and a Type-A to Type-C adapter is included; the listing says it has no built-in speakers. My pick if you want 1080p, a lens cover and a US...
Acer A610 1080p Webcam
A wider or adjustable view
1920 x 1080 video with a 90-degree field of view and a fixed focus range of 11.8 to 118.1 in, behind a 5-layer anti-glare lens. Two omnidirectional mics and a lens cover. My pick if you want a fixed-focus camera with a 90-degree field of view.
EMEET C960 1080P Webcam
Listed as a 2K webcam with a field of view you choose in software: 65, 78 or 95 degrees. Dual mics with AI noise cancellation, low-light correction and an integrated slide cover; Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.11 or later are listed. My pick if you ...
Anker PowerConf C200 Webcam
4K webcams
4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps from a Sony sensor, with phase-detection autofocus and automatic light balancing. The listing notes that the resolution you get depends on the camera software or app you use. My pick if you want 4K with autofocus from ...
EMEET S600 4K Webcam
4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, with auto-exposure, auto white balance and autofocus. Manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, tint and vibrance, dual beamforming mics, and a Show Mode that tilts the camera down to share notes on your desk. My pick i...
Logitech MX Brio 4K Webcam
4K at 60 fps from a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor with Elgato Prime Lens, HDR support and uncompressed video. It uses Elgato's free Camera Hub software, has built-in flash memory to save settings, and supports 49 mm lens filters. My pick if you also record o...
Elgato Facecam 4K
Before you buy
Our guide to placing a laptop beside an external monitor. It notes that the laptop's webcam sits in the lid, so on call-heavy days the laptop can be the main screen or a separate camera can sit on top of the monitor.
Where Should the Laptop Go When You Add an External Monitor?
Our checklist for choosing a dock. It has you list every device that stays on the desk, including a webcam, and count the USB-A and USB-C ports you need.
Will This Docking Station Work With Your Laptop?
The NSW Government's guide to webcam attacks. It advises covering built-in webcams when not in use and unplugging removable ones, and keeping your software up to date.
Protect Yourself From Webcam Attacks
