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The best webcams for 2023 | Engadget

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Most built-in webcams are not able to provide consistent, high the last few years l experiences.

External cameras can do wonders for those who spend most of their working hours on video conferencing.

Most webcam models let you manually adjust focus, but they tend to be more affordable.

We tested out a bunch of the latest webcam models to see which are worth your money.

Most external webcams that are just good enough to be a step up from your computer’s built-in camera cost between $60 and $150.

For around $60, you’re getting an FHD webcam that can shoot in up to 1080p/30fps, has a 78-degre their working hours al microphones and auto light correction.

Logitech's C920s Pro HD is a fai Twitch erag YouTube ng web the past couple of years at its widest point.

Logitech's Streamcam is the best all-purpose webcam on our list.

It shoots in 1080p/60fps and its video is slightly sharper than that of the Logitech C920s Pro HD.

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59

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50

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47

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English

Language complexity

36

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