Webcams: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

If you want to look your best on video calls, your laptop's built-in camera often won't cut it. Pick up one of the top webcams we've tested for a major upgrade.

The Obsbot Tiny 3 packs best-in-class AI tracking, sharp 4K video, smooth 1080p120 recording, and excellent microphones into an even smaller body, making it the most capable and polished webcam you can buy if you're willing to pay a premium.

The Obsbot Tiny 3 Lite delivers impressive AI tracking, excellent audio, and smooth 4K video for the price.

The Acer WBC-0E01 4K webcam delivers pro-grade video sharpness with its Sony sensor and adaptive focus. And it's under $60 on Amazon right now.

The Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro come with various AI features, of course, including audio modes that switch depending on how you're using the camera.

The Razer Kiyo Pro Streaming Webcam brings pro-level video clarity with its adaptive light sensor. And right now it's $80 off during the Nvidia GeForce Week at Walmart.

The Insta360 Link 2 is a gimbal-mounted, auto-tracking webcam with a good mic, held back by a noisy picture that doesn't do its 4K resolution justice.

The FaceCam Neo is Elgato's most affordable webcam, but its low price doesn't compensate for its poor low-light performance and lack of a microphone.

The 1080p Obsbot Tiny SE webcam supports mechanical pan and tilt and automatic movement tracking, and it is much cheaper than its more advanced 4K sibling.

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The Elgato Facecam MK.2 costs less than its predecessor but remains a mediocre webcam overall because of its clunky software and lack of a microphone.

A top choice for premium webcams, the Obsbot Tiny 2 combines a quality 4K sensor and high-end tracking features in a fully adjustable, truly small design.

With 1080p video quality, auto-focus, and background noise reduction, your work calls, streaming, and video chats will all look and sound better.

The Logitech MX Brio is a versatile high-end webcam that offers excellent video quality for web calls and streams, as well as a range of companion apps for different use cases.

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The HyperX Vision S webcam offers an incredibly sharp picture rivaling more expensive competitors, but you'll need a separate microphone.

Although its video quality doesn't hold up against pricier competitors, the affordable Creative Live! Cam Sync 4K webcam captures video in high resolution and records clear audio.

The pricey streaming-focused Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra offers the best video quality we've seen in a webcam, with several high-resolution recording modes and excellent low-light performance.

The Logitech Brio 300 is an eco-friendly webcam designed primarily for video calls that's held back by unimpressive picture quality and echoing sound.

The Dell Pro Webcam offers a well-rounded feature set and some of the best audio and video performance you can expect for under $150.