Where they differ
| Specs | Elgato Facecam 4K | Elgato Facecam Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Largest mode | 4K at 60 fps (MJPEG over USB 3) | 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG) |
| Elgato Facecam 4K reaches 4K at 60 fps (MJPEG over USB 3); Elgato Facecam Neo tops out at 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG). | ||
| USB port needed | USB 3 | USB 2 |
| Elgato Facecam 4K needs a USB 3 port for its top modes; Elgato Facecam Neo runs on USB 2. | ||
| Field of view | 90 degrees diagonal | 77 degrees diagonal |
| Field of view: Elgato Facecam 4K 90 degrees diagonal; Elgato Facecam Neo 77 degrees diagonal. A wider view shows more of the room behind you. | ||
| Cable in the box | USB-C to USB-C cable | fixed cable ending in USB-C |
| Elgato Facecam 4K comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable; Elgato Facecam Neo with a fixed cable ending in USB-C. | ||
Where they are the same
- Tripod thread
- Yes
Not enough data to compare
We haven’t confirmed a figure for one or both models on: Camera movement, Tracking and framing modes, HDR. The site leaves these out rather than guess.
What else each needs
Elgato Facecam 4K
Facecam 4K
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)
A USB-C port on your computer
A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw
- You need: A USB 3 port (5 Gbps). On a USB 2 port it falls back to lower modes. USB-C is a plug shape, not a speed, so check the port itself.
- Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable in the box has USB-C at both ends. If your computer only has USB-A ports, you need a USB-C to USB-A cable rated for the same speed.
- Optional: A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw. For a position the monitor mount cannot reach.
Elgato Facecam Neo
Facecam Neo
A USB-C port on your computer
A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw
- Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable is fixed and ends in USB-C. A computer with only USB-A ports needs a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
- Optional: A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw. For a position the monitor mount cannot reach.
Next step
Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 25 side by side in Streaming webcams compared. Test your webcam before you go live.
Full profiles: Elgato Facecam 4K and Elgato Facecam Neo.