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Webcams & Audio

Webcams, mics, and headphones so you look and sound clear on calls without turning your desk into a studio.

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Our three picks

Chosen from the Top 10 below. Budget tiers: $ budget · $$ mid-range · $$$ premium.

Top 10 Webcams & Audio

  1. #1Logitech C920s HD Pro Webcam product photo

    Logitech C920s HD Pro Webcam $$

    Still the dependable 1080p webcam for daily calls

    Pros

    • Reliable 1080p for work calls
    • Privacy shutter included
    • Plug-and-play on Windows and macOS
    • Widely supported and easy to replace

    Cons

    • Not 4K / not auto-framing like newer cams
    • Built-in mic is fine, not great
    • Low light still prefers a desk light
  2. #2Logitech Brio 101 Full HD 1080p Webcam for Streaming product photo

    Logitech Brio 101 Full HD 1080p Webcam for Streaming $$

    Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2’s new GameChat mode

    Pros

    • Works with Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat
    • RightLight auto brightness
    • Built-in privacy cover and mic

    Cons

    • 1080p only, no 4K
    • Fixed focus
  3. #3EMEET C960 1080P Webcam with Microphone product photo

    EMEET C960 1080P Webcam with Microphone $

    1080P Webcam with Cover for Video Calls - EMEET computer webcam provides design and Optimization

    Pros

    • 1080p webcam with a privacy cover
    • Two built-in microphones
    • Plug-and-play with USB-A and an included USB-C adapter

    Cons

    • 1080p only
    • Basic build compared with the Logitech picks
  4. #4Logitech C920x HD Pro PC Webcam Full 1080p/30fps Video product photo

    Logitech C920x HD Pro PC Webcam Full 1080p/30fps Video $$

    Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2’s new GameChat mode

    Pros

    • Works with Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat
    • Automatic light correction
    • Clips onto a monitor or laptop
    • Built-in mics for calls

    Cons

    • 1080p at 30fps, no 60fps
    • No privacy cover listed
  5. #5Acer A610 1080p Webcam for PC with Microphones Computer Camera product photo

    Acer A610 1080p Webcam for PC with Microphones Computer Camera $

    1080p webcam with dual noise-reduction mics and a privacy cover

    Pros

    • 1080p video for calls
    • Plug-and-play, no drivers
    • Dual noise-reduction mics and a privacy cover

    Cons

    • 1080p only
    • Less established webcam brand than Logitech
  6. #6Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K Webcam Collaboration and Streaming product photo

    Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K Webcam Collaboration and Streaming $$$

    Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2’s new GameChat mode

    Pros

    • 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps
    • Better face detail in tricky light, per Logitech
    • Manual controls for ISO, shutter, and white balance

    Cons

    • Most call apps don't send 4K, so the upgrade shows mainly in recordings
    • The most expensive webcam here
  7. #7Xweiryn Webcam for PC, HD 1080P USB Plug-and-Play Computer Web Camera product photo

    Xweiryn Webcam for PC, HD 1080P USB Plug-and-Play Computer Web Camera $

    HD 1080P USB Plug-and-Play Computer Web Camera, High Definition Webcam for Desktop Laptop

    Pros

    • 1080p video
    • Plug-and-play
    • Works with most operating systems and call apps

    Cons

    • Few listed features beyond 1080p
    • Lesser-known brand
  8. #8EMEET S600 4K Webcam for Streaming product photo

    EMEET S600 4K Webcam for Streaming $$

    Sony 1/2.55'' Sensor, PDAF Autofocus

    Pros

    • 4K with a Sony 1/2.55 inch sensor
    • PDAF autofocus
    • Noise-filtering microphones
    • Built-in privacy cover

    Cons

    • Less established brand than Logitech
    • 4K is overkill for most call apps
  9. #9Logitech C920e HD 1080p Mic Enabled Webcam Certified Zoom product photo

    Logitech C920e HD 1080p Mic Enabled Webcam Certified Zoom $$

    With a 78° fixed field of view, the C920e webcam displays individual users in a well-balanced frame

    Pros

    • 78-degree field of view
    • Two mics that pick up voices up to 1 meter away
    • HD autofocus
    • Flip-down privacy cover

    Cons

    • 1080p only
    • No 4K or 60fps mode
  10. #10Logitech Brio 100 Full HD 1080p Webcam product photo

    Logitech Brio 100 Full HD 1080p Webcam (White) $$

    Entry-level 1080p call camera with a slide-over privacy cover

    Pros

    • Full HD 1080p with automatic light balance
    • Slide-over privacy cover
    • Plug-and-play with Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet

    Cons

    • Fixed focus and a narrow 58-degree view
    • Nearly the same camera as the Brio 101; pick whichever color or deal suits you

Best Overall

Logitech C920s HD Pro Webcam

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