Elgato Facecam

19 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Elgato Facecam. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The usability and design are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Elgato Facecam is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Elgato Facecam Review

Manual exposure controls ; Good picture with the right lighting

Expensive ; Video suffers in difficult lighting ; No microphone

The Elgato Facecam is an ambitious webcam that has no microphone, but offers the unique benefit of manual exposure control. You'll need to take time to set up good studio lighting for the best results.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Adam Patrick Murray (pcworld.com)

Elgato FaceCam review: Truly made for streamers

The first Elgato FaceCam joins a strong stable of hardware and software tools for streamers. It's equal parts exciting and disappointing for the price.

Very easy-to-use software ; Fantastic encoding options ; A smart hardware design ; Generally accurate auto settings

Reddish hues in all scenarios ; Lack of HDR and a wider-angle option ; Weak integration with other Elgato products ; Missing hue control in software

For my formal webcam tests I captured four 1080p, 60Hz signals fed into a 4K —each taking up a corner of the frame—and ran through some lighting/setting tests. The webcams I used against the Elgato FaceCam were the , AverMedia PW513, and Logitech...

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Expert review by : Rami Tabari (laptopmag.com)

Elgato Facecam review

The Elgato Facecam is better than a laptop webcam — but not by much

1080p, 60 fps video ; Included privacy cover ; Useful companion app ; Sturdy design

No 4K or microphone ; Photos gets noisy ; Included cable is too short ; Expensive

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by (tomsguide.com)

Elgato Facecam review

The Elgato Facecam is looking to breathe new life into the oversaturated market of plug-and-play webcams, and content creators everywhere will appreciate the face-hugging specs under the hood.

Audio and video tech is getting more compact (and affordable!) with every passing year, and the Elgato Facecam is a great example of high-end optics in a tidy package. Thanks to cutting-edge specs, top-tier performance, and a useful software package to...

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Jessica Weatherbed (digitalcameraworld.com)

Elgato FaceCam webcam review

A specialized webcam from one of the world's biggest streaming brands

Jun, 2022

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Expert review by : Jez Corden (windowscentral.com)

Elgato Facecam review: A pricey $200 webcam option for speed freaks

Elgato's first foray into the webcam market is a solid product for those who desire the fastest camera response possible. A decent array of software tweaks and quality image reproduction make this a win, but only for more dedicated streamers who can...

Solid 1080p 60 FPS camera ; Decent app with good adjustment options, and onboard memory ; Good design with privacy shield and activation light

App is bare bones, missing features like background blur ; Quite expensive vs. comparable competing options

Bottom line: The Facecam is a solid first offering from Elgato. The sensor is decent and the construction is solid, with great latency and refresh rates for those with ambient lighting. The app needs a lot of work and feature improvements if it is to...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Jak Connor (tweaktown.com)

Elgato Facecam Review - A Content Creators Webcam

Elgato is extending its ecosystem of products designed for content creators - introducing the Facecam, Elgato's first webcam.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Joanna Nelius (reviewed.com)

Elgato FaceCam Review

Elgato's first webcam, FaceCam, is a stunning success.

Professional-grade sensor ; Impressive controls ; Crisp, clean image

Fussy lens cap ; No built-in mic

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Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Michelle Ehrhardt (tomshardware.com)

Elgato Facecam Review: For Hardcore Streamers Only

Elgato's first webcam is pricey and lacks a lot of features.

+ Strong Image Quality ; + App shows ISO levels ; + Fixed Focus Lens

- Finicky Software ; - No HDR or 4K ; - Requires USB 3.0

The Elgato Facecam has the perfect feature set for its target audience, but that narrow focus leaves it lacking for everyone else.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Christian Hopewell (expertreviews.co.uk)

Elgato Facecam review: A premium webcam for quality-conscious streamers

Elgato's debut webcam has its sights set squarely on Twitch streamers and it mostly hits the mark

Uncompressed video quality ; 1080p streaming at 60fps ; Excellent software control

Expensive ; No microphone

With high-quality uncompressed video and true granular control via the Camera Hub software, Elgato has made an excellent debut into the premium webcam market with the Facecam.

Jul, 2021