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The Logitech MX Brio is a versatile high-end webcam that offers excellent video quality for web calls and streams, as well as a range of companion apps for different use cases.

The Elgato Facecam Pro webcam offers a wider, sharper picture than the original, but you still need to tweak the settings to get the most out of it.

A top choice for premium webcams, the Obsbot Tiny 2 combines a quality 4K sensor and high-end tracking features in a fully adjustable, truly small design.

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The Elgato Facecam is an ambitious webcam that has no microphone, but offers the unique benefit of manual exposure control. You'll need to take time to set up good studio lighting for the best results.

Designed for today's endless Teams- and Zoom-call endurathons, Dell's clever camera prototype prioritizes eye contact and versatility when you're video chatting.

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While most laptops come with built-in webcams, desktops do not. Here’s how to turn your smartphone into a wireless webcam with some free software.

Although its video quality doesn't hold up against pricier competitors, the affordable Creative Live! Cam Sync 4K webcam captures video in high resolution and records clear audio.

Many popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras offer USB webcam support built-in or via some extra software. We break down everything you need to know so you can step up your video call or streaming game.

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The pricey streaming-focused Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra offers the best video quality we've seen in a webcam, with several high-resolution recording modes and excellent low-light performance.

If you want to look your best on video calls, your laptop's built-in camera often won't cut it. Here's what to look for in an add-on webcam, along with the top models we've tested.

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The Dell UltraSharp Webcam can capture excellent 4K video for calls, streams, and recordings, but you need a separate microphone to get the most out of it.

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The Logitech Brio 300 is an eco-friendly webcam designed primarily for video calls that's held back by unimpressive picture quality and echoing sound.

The HyperX Vision S webcam offers an incredibly sharp picture rivaling more expensive competitors, but you'll need a separate microphone.

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The Razer Kiyo Pro is an excellent jack-of-all-trades webcam, one that impresses with clear audio and very good video, even in low light.

The Dell Pro Webcam offers a well-rounded feature set and some of the best audio and video performance you can expect for under $150.

With 1080p video quality, auto-focus, and background noise reduction, your work calls, streaming, and video chats will all look and sound better.

Jabra's PanaCast 20 webcam is equally adept at handling video calls for just one person or an entire conference room, but you can get stronger audio and picture quality from more affordable models.

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 costs less than its predecessor but remains a mediocre webcam overall because of its clunky software and lack of a microphone.