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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.

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SpecsElgato Facecam NeoElgato Facecam MK.2Elgato Facecam 4KLogitech MX BrioLogitech Brio 4KLogitech StreamCamLogitech C922 ProRazer Kiyo V2Razer Kiyo V2 XRazer Kiyo Pro UltraInsta360 Link 2Insta360 Link 2CInsta360 Link 2 ProLogitech C920s Pro HDLogitech Brio 100Logitech Brio 300Logitech Brio 500OBSBOT Tiny 2OBSBOT Tiny 2 LiteOBSBOT Meet 2NexiGo N60NexiGo N930AFAnker PowerConf C200AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 513 (PW513)YoloLiv YoloCam S3
Connection
Video modes1080p / 60, 30 fps; 720p / 60, 30 fps; 540p / 60, 30 fps (MJPEG)1080p / 60, 30 fps; 720p / 60, 30 fps; 540p / 60, 30 fps4K / 60 fps (MJPEG over USB 3)
4K / 30 fps (HDR)
1080p / 60 fps (over USB 2 or USB 3)
4K / 30 fps; 1080p / 60 fps4K / 30 fps; 1080p / 60 fps; 720p / 90 fps1080p / 60 fps (MJPEG)
1080p / 30, 24, 20, 15, 10, 7.5, 5 fps
1080p / 30 fps; 720p / 60 fps4K / 30 fps; 1440p / 30 fps; 1080p / 60, 30, 24 fps; 720p / 60, 30 fpsNot confirmed4K / 30 fps; 1440p / 30 fps; 1080p / 60, 30, 24 fps; 720p / 60, 30 fps4K / 30, 25, 24 fps; 1080p / 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps4K / 30, 25, 24 fps; 1080p / 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fpsNot confirmed1080p / 30 fps; 720p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps; 720p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps; 720p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps; 720p / 60 fps4K / 30 fps; 1080p / 60 fps; 720p / 60 fps4K / 30 fps; 1080p / 60 fps; 720p / 60 fps4K / 30 fps; 1080p / 60 fps; 720p / 60 fps1080p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps; 720p / 30 fpsNot confirmed4K / 30 fps; 1080p / 60 fps4K / 30 fps (MJPEG/H.264/NV12)
1080p / 60 fps; 720p / 60 fps (all formats)
ConnectorFixed USB-C cableUSB-CUSB-CDetachable USB-CUSB-A cable; USB-C supported with adapterFixed USB-CFixed USB-AUSB-C to USB-CFixed USB-AUSB-C on the camera; USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.5 m, braidedUSB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A adapter includedUSB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A adapter includedUSB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A adapter includedFixed USB-AFixed USB-AFixed USB-CFixed USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedUSB-C on the camera; USB-C to USB-A cable, 1.5 mUSB-C cable, or USB-C to USB-A adapter
Data connectionUSB 2.0; UVC 1.5USB 3.0; UVC 1.5USB 3.0; USB 2.0 fallback; UVC 1.5USB 3.0; UVCUVCUSB 3.1 Gen 1, USB-C; USB 2.0 fallback through a USB-C to USB-A adapter (Logitech’s minimum, for 720p at 30 fps); UVCUVCUSB 3.0USB 2.0USB 3.0USB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedUSB 3.0Not confirmedUSB 2.0Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedUSB 3.0; USB 2.0 fallback with current firmware; 4K needs USB 3.0Not confirmed
USB speed needed (Gbps)0.4855Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
HDRNot confirmedUp to 1080p30Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedYes at 30 fpsNoYes at 30 fpsAll listed modesAll listed modesNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedRightLight 4 with HDRYesYesYesNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
Software
Works withWindows 11+; macOS 13.3+; iPadOS 17+Windows 11+; macOS 13+; iPadOS 17+Windows 11+; macOS 13+; iPadOS 17+Windows 10+; macOS 10.15+; ChromeOSWindows 8+; macOS 10.10+; ChromeOSWindows 10 or later; macOS 10.14 or laterWindows 8+; macOS 10.10+; ChromeOSWindows 10+; Synapse 4 is PC-only as observedWindows PC; Synapse 4 is PC-only as observedNot confirmedWindows 10+ excluding Windows ARM; macOS 11+; virtual camera requires macOS 13+Windows 10+ excluding Windows ARM; macOS 11+; virtual camera requires macOS 13+Windows; macOSWindows 8 or later; macOS 10.10 or later; ChromeOSWindows 10 or later; macOS 10.15 or later; ChromeOSWindows 10 or later; macOS; ChromeOSWindows 8 or later; macOS 10.10 or later; ChromeOSWindows 10 or later; macOS 11 or laterWindows 10 or later; macOS 11 or laterWindows 10 or later; macOS 11 or laterWindows 7, 8, 10 and 11; macOS 10.6 or later; ChromeOSWindows 7, 8, 10 and 11; macOS 10.6 or later; ChromeOSWindows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or laterWindows 10 or later; macOS 10.14 or later; iPadOS 17 or later (USB-C port)Not confirmed
SoftwareNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNone needed for the camera; Razer Synapse optional for zoom, pan, tilt, ISO, shutter speed and other settings (Windows 10 64-bit or later)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedOBSBOT Center for tracking and controlsOBSBOT Center for tracking and controlsOBSBOT Center for framing and image controlsNot confirmedNot confirmedAnkerWork software recommended, not required (field of view, image settings, firmware)None needed (UVC); AVerMedia CamEngine for settingsCompose App for Windows or macOS for camera settings; live colour grading is Windows only
Size and mounting
MountMonitor mount; 1/4-inch threadMonitor mount; 1/4-inch threadMonitor mount; 1/4-inch thread; 49 mm lens-filter threadDetachable universal monitor clip; 1/4-20 tripod threadRemovable universal mounting clip; 1/4-inch threadNot confirmedUniversal monitor clip; Tripod-ready mountFixed L-shaped monitor mount; 1/4-inch tripod threadFixed L-shaped monitor mount; 1/4-inch tripod threadDetachable stand; 1/4-inch thread on the camera; 1/4-inch thread on the standMagnetic mount; 1/4-inch threadMagnetic mount; 1/4-inch threadMagnetic mount; 1/4-inch threadUniversal mounting clip, tripod-readyNot confirmedFixed mount clipDetachable universal mounting clip with removable mount adapterAdjustable stand in the boxBuilt-in stand for a monitor or flat surface; 1/4-inch threadMagnetic mount; 1/4-20 UNC threadNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedBuilt-in flexible mounting clip with 360° swivel; 1/4-inch tripod threadMagnetic mount for a laptop or monitor (in the box); 1/4-inch tripod thread (tripod sold separately)
Dimensions88 x 32 x 40 mm without mount84 x 38 x 61 mm without mount104 x 54 x 52 mm without mount98 x 61.6 x 52.2 mm including mount clip102 x 27 x 26.5 mm webcam body58 x 66 x 48 mm without mount; 58 x 85 x 48 mm with monitor mount95 x 44 x 71 mm including fixed mounting clip27 x 27 x 116 mm camera body; 74 x 65.3 x 116 mm complete product109 x 60 x 57 mm90.2 × 76.8 × 96.2 mm71.3 x 58.9 x 38 mm62.7 x 30.2 x 26 mm71.3 x 58.9 x 38 mm43.3 x 94 x 71 mm including the mounting clip31.91 x 72.91 x 66.64 mm65.63 x 53.1 x 45 mm including mount clip31.5 x 110 x 31.5 mm camera; 51.5 x 110 x 45 mm with mount47 x 44 x 62.02 mm48.37 x 46.46 x 64.2 mm45 x 36 x 22.2 mm without mount; 45 x 36 x 36.7 mm with mountNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed130 x 52.6 x 29 mm (W x D x H), without base47.5 x 60.5 x 32.5 mm without mount; 47.5 x 74.4 x 48.5 mm with mount
In the box
Included partsFacecam Neo; Monitor mountFacecam MK.2; Monitor mount; USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cableFacecam 4K; Monitor mount; USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cableLogitech MX Brio webcam; USB-C 3.0 cable; Mount clip with removable mount adapter; User documentationBrio webcam; USB-A to USB-C cable; Mount clip with removable adapter; Privacy shutter; DocumentationLogitech StreamCam with attached 1.5 m USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C cable; Monitor mount; Tripod mount; User documentationLogitech C922 Pro webcam with attached 1.5 m USB-A cable; User documentationRazer Kiyo V2; 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable; Product information guideRazer Kiyo V2 X; Product information guideRazer Kiyo Pro Ultra with detachable stand; Lens cover; USB-A to USB-C cable; Important Product Information GuideInsta360 Link 2 webcam; Magnetic mount; Four recognition markers; USB-C cable; USB-C-to-USB-A adapterInsta360 Link 2C webcam; Magnetic mount; Four recognition markers; USB-C cable; USB-C-to-USB-A adapterInsta360 Link 2 Pro webcam; Magnetic mount; USB-C cable; USB-C-to-USB-A adapter; Whiteboard recognition markersC920s webcam with attached 1.5 m USB-A cable; Privacy shutter; User documentationBrio 100 webcam with attached 1.5 m USB-A cable; User documentationBrio 300 with attached 1.5 m USB-C cable; Fixed mount clip; User documentationBrio 500 with attached 1.5 m USB-C cable; Mount clip with removable mount adapter; User documentationOBSBOT Tiny 2; Adjustable stand; Storage case; USB-C 3.0 cable; USB-C to USB-A adapter (USB 3.0)OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite; USB-C to USB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A adapterOBSBOT Meet 2; USB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A adapter; Privacy cover; Magnetic mountN60 webcam; Privacy cover; User manualNot confirmedNot confirmedLive Streamer CAM 513 (PW513); USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A cable (1.5 m); Quick guideNot confirmed
Before you choose it
Still soldYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Main checkIts fixed USB-C lead needs a data adapter on a USB-A computer. Select 1080p60 MJPG in OBS before judging motion.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.Connect it to a USB 3 port to get every video mode, then choose the exact mode in OBS. On USB 2 you get fewer modes, even with a USB-C plug.Set the desired framing and exposure in the camera software, then test that view in OBS before relying on automatic reframing.Brio is a family name: confirm the 4K model, not Brio 100 or 300.Its attached USB-C cable needs a USB 3 port for full video. On a computer with only USB-A ports, add a USB-C to USB-A adapter that carries USB 3 data, then choose the mode in OBS.Choose 1080p for a 30 fps stream or 720p for 60 fps. If full-HD 60 fps is essential, choose a camera that explicitly lists 1080p60.The basic camera works on any supported computer; Razer’s software effects need a supported Windows PC. Test those effects in OBS before the show.Plan on 1080p60 or 1440p30, the modes in the maker’s encoding table. Razer advertises 1440p60, but its own table doesn’t list it, so don’t buy it for that mode.Razer asks for a direct USB 3 port on the computer, and the cable in the box ends in USB-A. Its picture settings live in Razer Synapse, which Razer lists for Windows 10 64-bit or later.Leave clearance for the motorized camera to turn and use a stable mount. Choose the fixed Link 2C body if you only need a stationary seated frame.The fixed 2C body does not physically pan like Link 2. Choose Link 2 when following a moving presenter is the main job.Its published hardware guide covers the gimbal, lens and mounts but does not specify video output modes. Choose a camera with a documented resolution and frame rate when that decides the purchase.It records 1080p and 720p at 30 fps only, so fast movement looks less smooth than on a 60 fps camera. The cable is fixed and ends in USB-A.Fixed focus and a narrow 58° view: sit at a steady distance and expect a tight frame. It runs at 30 fps only, and the fixed cable ends in USB-A.The fixed cable ends in USB-C, so a computer with only USB-A ports needs an adapter. Fixed focus, and 30 fps at most.1080p runs at 30 fps; 60 fps is offered only at 720p. The fixed cable ends in USB-C.Give it a USB 3.0 port for 4K and 1080p60, and room for the gimbal to turn. Tracking, gestures and presets are set in OBSBOT Center on Windows or Mac.Its 4K and 1080p60 modes are MJPEG, which your streaming app decodes. Tracking and presets are set in OBSBOT Center on Windows or Mac.It has no gimbal, so it frames by cropping. 4K30 and 1080p60 arrive as MJPEG over a USB 2.0 connection.The 110° view shows much of the room behind you, and focus is fixed. 30 fps at most; NexiGo does not state the cable’s plug.It runs at 30 fps at most. NexiGo’s page does not list the box contents or the cable’s plug, so check both before planning the connection.30 fps at most, by Anker’s own FAQ, and Anker does not state the cable’s plug. Only one app can use the camera at a time, so close AnkerWork before opening it in OBS.Fixed focus, sharp from 50 cm to 2 m, so it is not for showing objects close to the lens. 4K needs a USB 3 port; on some Macs AVerMedia says sound and picture can drift apart at 4K.YoloLiv lists no microphone on it, so plan a separate one. It states no USB speed or full box list, and its live colour grading runs only on Windows.

A condition in brackets beside a mode is the maker’s own: a model revision, a video format or a port it needs. Top resolution, top frame rate and HDR rarely come together, so check the maker’s mode table for the exact combination you want.

Choose by the job

Simple direct USB

Start with the camera mode the computer and application can expose reliably. A webcam avoids the separate HDMI capture and camera-power chain.

A tighter crop

A high-resolution source can supply crop room, but the final canvas still determines what viewers see. Check the actual frame rate and USB mode.

A moving presenter

A tracking or moving camera is useful when the subject changes position. Confirm its physical movement clearance and software support.

Fixed framing

A stationary shot does not inherently need a gimbal. Put the lens near the desired sightline and test autofocus or fixed-focus distance.

60 fps on an older webcam

C922 Pro reaches 60 fps only at 720p; at 1080p it runs at 30 fps.

Several USB video sources

If the card shares a hub or USB controller with other gear, test it that way. Neither the plug shape nor the number of sockets tells you how much bandwidth they share.

Where each model fits

Three limits of this comparison

  1. We haven’t tested these cameras, so there is no picture-quality or low-light ranking here.
  2. Some features only work in the maker’s app; the basic camera works in any streaming app without it.
  3. “Not confirmed” means the maker doesn’t publish that figure; we leave it blank rather than guess.

Two of them head to head

Already own an older model?

This table lists models you can buy now. An older model you already own can still do the job: add it in the setup builder and test it. Different colors of one model are not listed separately, and a newer version can need different ports or software from the one before it.

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