If you aren’t pleased with the performance of your laptop’s built-in webcam during Zoom meetings, you may want to consider buying a separate, higher-quality webcam instead. And these days, doing so doesn’t just mean you’re no longer stuck with your laptop’s subpar webcam. Buying a standalone webcam can enhance your video on Zoom and open you up to other use case possibilities, such as live streaming and facial recognition security options.
From 4K and budget options to those optimized for Windows Hello, you’ll be sure to find the best webcam for your needs on our list of the best webcams for Zoom.
Need a solid 4K option and you have a little room in your budget to spend a little more? Look no further than the Logitech BRIO Ultra HD webcam .
It’s a (usually) $200 webcam that comes with a 4K video capture resolution, optical and infrared sensors, an adjustable mounting clip, dual omnidirectional microphones, noise cancellation, and includes 5X digital zoom, pan, tilt, and autofocus features.
It’s certified compatible with a number of video calling apps including Skype for Business, Cisco Jabber, and of course, Zoom. The BRIO also features a privacy shade, support for Windows Hello, and a cool lighting correction feature called RightLight 3 which auto-adjusts imperfect lighting conditions to enhance your video.
Let it be known that you don’t actually have to spend a lot to snag yourself a 4K webcam. In fact, if you need a budget 4K webcam that will be easy on your wallet, the GoHZQ W8A webcam is worth a look.
For less than $35, this 4K webcam comes with its own tripod and includes an 8MP lens, native dual noise reduction microphones, a CMOS image sensor, a privacy cover, and a 180-degree rotating clamp. The webcam also features an interesting Play/Pause button that lets you freeze and unfreeze your video stream as a privacy measure during a video call.
And we’ve sung this webcam’s praises before. When we wrote about it earlier this year, we especially liked its “excellent 4K image quality” and found that the microphones “sounded very good” during meetings. It’s not the fanciest webcam on this list, but it does hold its own when it comes to performance.
If you need a 4K webcam but struggle with having to attend Zoom meetings in low-light conditions, this Dell UltraSharp webcam is a particularly good option. It’s a 4K HDR 8.3MP webcam with autofocus, up to 5x digital zoom, and 3D/2D video noise reduction. The video noise reduction is especially helpful in low-light situations as it “automatically eliminates motion blur and grainy images.” This webcam also has a privacy shutter cap and works with Windows Hello to secure your device.
And if your monitor has a display with ultra-thin bezels? No worries. The webcam’s mount is designed to fit perfectly with thin bezels, keeping itself out of your display’s way.
Not everyone’s home is quiet enough for a Zoom call. That said, if it’s hard to find a quiet place for you to attend your Zoom meetings, there are ways to reduce the noise. One way is the NexiGo AutoFocus webcam . The NexiGo’s built-in microphone includes a handy noise cancellation feature that “reduces ambient noise.”
In addition to noise cancellation, this $55 webcam includes a 1080p resolution, a privacy cover, autofocus, and over 15 adjustable video quality settings.
Need a less expensive all-in-one solution that can handle Zoom meetings and unlock your laptop with Windows Hello? Take a look at the Kaysuda CA20 webcam .
$70 gets you a 1080p infrared webcam with two omnidirectional microphones, a mount with an adjustable hinge, and a privacy switch that turns the camera on and off.
If you have a Chromebook, the Logitech C920x HD Pro webcam is a great mid-range option for Zoom calls, streaming, or recording. (This webcam will also work with non-Chromebook devices, but it has been specially certified by Logitech “to meet Google’s compatibility standards.”)
It features Full HD 1080p video recording and calling at 30 fps, dual omnidirectional microphones with noise cancellation, automatic light correction, an adjustable clip mount, and if you’re interested in creating “professional quality” live broadcasts, you’ll also get three months of access to an XSplit License so you can do things like adjust music, text, or your background (with the XSplit VCam feature).
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.