Microsoft Lifecam VX-5500 Expert Reviews

LifeCam VX-5500 is easy to set up and use, but expensive

Low resolution image capture, low video frame rate, expensive

This Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a close relation of the LifeCam VX-5000 that we tested recently, and there's really very little between the two models

- Refined, elegant design, - Autofocus, - Good audio and video quality, - Solid base, - Compact size

- Not many new video effects, - Struggles in dark rooms

Much like its predecessor the VX-5000, the VX-5500 is an excellent webcam which produces almost perfect audio and video steams. Our only caveat would be that an extra light source might be needed in a dark room.

Good low-light performance, 3-D face-tracking, appealingly low-key design

Only suited to flat surfaces, face plates are a bit bland, incompatible with Macs

The VX-5500 is a basic little webcam that offers decent sound and image quality. It's not the most versatile webcam on the market, but it gets the job done for a semi-reasonable price. Of course, the same thing can be said of every other Microsoft ...