We generally recommend springing for a dedicated microphone for calls, but the C920’s built-in dual microphones are decent enough in a pinch. If you opt for the C920S model that we tested, you’ll also get an included plastic privacy shutter that covers the camera up when you’re not using it. Its flexible clip made it equally easy to mount on both our computer monitor and laptop screen, and it can be attached to just about any tripod. Our low-light shots were definitely grainy but still brighter and more colorful than many competitors’ under similar lighting conditions.ĭesign-wise, the C920 has a sleek, understated build that will fit into any home office without sticking out too much. Fortunately, Logitech’s HD webcam continued to hold up well under low light, thanks to its built-in RightLight 2 technology that automatically adapts to the dimness of your room. Our only nitpick is that our face would occasionally get slightly blown out when we let in a lot of sunlight - a problem not unique to Logitech’s camera. The Logitech C920 generally produced crisp, true-to-life images when we faced bright, natural light. The C920 captured a large amount of our room in our tests, and while its viewing angle was largely comparable to our MacBook Pro’s built-in webcam, the improvements in brightness and detail were immediately noticeable. Logitech’s camera also offers a solid 78-degree field of view, which is about the average for our testing pool in terms of how much of a room it can capture. The C920 is a crisp 1080p webcam that captures video at up to 30 frames per second, which made us look smooth and sharp on both Webex calls and recorded videos.

This camera is the gold standard for those who want to look good on camera for a reasonable price, delivering true-to-life photos and videos in both well-lit and dark rooms. The Logitech C920 is the best webcam for Zoom meetings, casual catch-ups and basic livestreams, and the more recent C920S is simply a better version of it that throws in a privacy shutter for a lower price.

Video quality: Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second.

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