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Comparisons / Webcams / Facecam MK.2 vs Facecam Neo

Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Elgato Facecam Neo

Elgato Facecam MK.2 needs a USB 3 port for its top modes; Elgato Facecam Neo runs on USB 2. Field of view: Elgato Facecam MK.2 84 degrees diagonal; Elgato Facecam Neo 77 degrees diagonal. A wider view shows more of the room behind you.

From each maker’s own specifications; neither model was tested by this site.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2

A fixed desk shot with camera controls.

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Elgato Facecam Neo

A plug-in USB webcam for everyday streaming.

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On the makers’ own sites:

Before you choose

Elgato Facecam MK.2

The catch: Its fixed focus suits a consistent speaking position. Place the camera within the published focus range; choose autofocus if you regularly lean far forward or show objects close to the lens.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer

Elgato Facecam Neo

The catch: Its fixed USB-C lead needs a data adapter on a USB-A computer. Select 1080p60 MJPG in OBS before judging motion.

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer

Everything to check before you buy

Where they differ

SpecsElgato Facecam MK.2Elgato Facecam Neo
USB port neededUSB 3USB 2
Elgato Facecam MK.2 needs a USB 3 port for its top modes; Elgato Facecam Neo runs on USB 2.
Field of view84 degrees diagonal77 degrees diagonal
Field of view: Elgato Facecam MK.2 84 degrees diagonal; Elgato Facecam Neo 77 degrees diagonal. A wider view shows more of the room behind you.
Cable in the boxUSB-C to USB-C cablefixed cable ending in USB-C
Elgato Facecam MK.2 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

Largest mode
Elgato Facecam MK.2: 1080p at 60 fps; Elgato Facecam Neo: 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG)
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 MK.2

Facecam MK.2
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). A USB 2 port is too slow for it. 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 MK.2 and Elgato Facecam Neo.

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