The Elgato Facecam ($199.99) was an ambitious little webcam with advanced controls that ultimately disappointed us due to its high price, aggressive noise reduction filter, and lack of a built-in microphone. The Elgato Facecam Pro ($299.99) attempts to correct (some of) these faults. It adds a wider, variable-focus lens and supports a higher 4K60 resolution, but it still lacks a microphone. Moreover, it does little to justify its $100 jump in price. The Logitech Streamcam ($169.99) and Razer Kiyo Pro ($199.99) remain two of our top picks for general webcams, and if you mostly make video calls rather than create content, we recommend the Poly Studio P5 ($129.99) for its reasonable price and strong microphone.Wide and Chunky The Facecam Pro is wider than the squarish Facecam, measuring 1.5 by 4.6 by 3.1 inches (HWD) and weighing 8.35 ounces. The front surface of the matte black camera is concave with a lens in the center and an LED indicator to the left. The sides are mostly smooth ...
The Elgato Facecam Pro webcam offers a wider, sharper picture than the original, but you still need to tweak the settings to get the most out of it.
Wide, bright lens; Plenty of manual controls; Produces a sharp picture
Expensive; Requires tweaking for best performance; No face tracking; No microphone