As a visual professional creating photographs and videos for clients, I need the best of the best. That’s why I use my Nikon Z6 and an Elgato Camlink 4K for live streaming, webinars, and other video conferencing needs.
But the average educator, whether in a school situation or a public speaker, something that high end is not always necessary.
I am often asked what the best consumer priced webcam is to buy. Typically the two webcams I recommend (the first two in this list) are affordable. But supply and demand forces prices higher at times, so know that the price might shock you at times.
The best webcams for video conferencing
Top Pick
Logitech C920
This has been the go-to for many gamers and educators for years. The classic C920 is not always possible to find, but the C920S which is very similar is a good alternative
- 1080p video quality
- 30fps (frames per second)
- shallow depth of field
- tripod mountable
- 5-foot cable
- Privacy cover (C920S)
Top Pick
Logitech Brio
This is the big brother of the C920 webcam. The main difference is the 4K sensor which provides great detail, a wider view, which when coupled with the Logitech webcam software provides beautiful, lossless digital zooming.
- 4K video quality
- 30fps at 4K
- 60fps at 1080p
- shallow depth of field
- tripod mountable
- 7.2-foot cable
Logitech C922
This is the little brother of the C920 webcam. It is designed for gaming streamers, is perfect for teacher and students, but is hard to come by as well due to its popularity.
- 1080p video quality
- 30fps at 1080p
- 60fps at 720p
- tripod mountable
- 5-foot cable
- Comes with a tripod (C922)
- Sold without a tripod (C922x)
Razer Kiyo
The Kiyo is a cousin to the Logitech C922. With similar specs and an added LED light, it’s the perfect alternative when the Logitech webcams are not available.
- 1080p video quality
- 30fps at 1080p
- 60fps at 720p
- tripod mountable
- 5-foot cable
- LED ring light
It’s your turn. What are your favorite webcams?
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