Poly (formerly Plantronics) is well known for its Bluetooth headsets, both for personal and professional use. But until now, the company's webcams have been primarily focused on business solutions, designed and priced for teleconference meetings in offices. The Poly Studio P5 is a simple monitor-mounted webcam that’s easy to set up and use, and at $129.99, it's far less expensive than Poly’s larger, enterprise-minded cameras. It doesn't offer the sharpest picture we've seen, but it’s much better than most built-in laptop webcams and has far better low light-performance. It also offers some of the best sound quality we've heard in this segment, making it a good choice for video calls where audio clarity is of utmost importance.A Simple Clip-On Design The Poly Studio P5 is available on its own for $129, or in a variety of kits that include the camera and a Blackwire 3210 wired mono headset, a Blackwire 3325 wired stereo headset, a Voyager 4220 UC wireless stereo headset, or a Poly S...
The Poly Studio P5 pairs a decent picture with killer sound quality, making it a good webcam for individuals and businesses alike.
Crisp, clear audio; Strong low-light performance; Physical privacy cover; USB port for headset dongles
Picture is a bit soft; Monitor clip has limited adjustments