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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1678 reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000. 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. People really like the size and design. The price and usability also get good opinions, but there are some negative views about the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and size. The price and usability also get good feedback.
usability, price, size, design
89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1045 user reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the reliability.
usability, price, design, size
85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com)
Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 review: Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
Acceptable video quality for video calls; decent audio; compact size with good clip; inexpensive.
Bundled software is frustrating to use.
It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better.
Oct, 2007
Expert review by : Molly K. McLaughlin (pcmag.com)
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
The LifeCam VX-3000 is easy to use and includes a good set of features, but its mic could be im-proved.
Works with all major instant-messaging clients. Includes pan, tilt, and zoom control.
Mediocre video quality. Mic doesn't pick up sound easily.
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Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Hardware Pacers (hardware-pacers.com)
Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
The Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 is a nice webcam with a pretty good variety of resolution settings and options. It has a built in noise canceling microphone for great audio performance and a very good clamp attached to the webcam. With its small size,...
Easy clamp for notebooks, User friendly
Max resolution is 640 x 480.
Sep, 2008
Expert review by : Hardware Pacers (hardware-pacers.com)
Microsoft LifeCam VX3000 Web Cam
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 is a remarkable webcam that produces quality video. The VX-3000 is easily comparable to other top end video webcams on the market today. 640x480 video resolution coupled with 1.3 Mega Pixel photo resolution LifeCam VX-3000...
Simple Install, Small and easy to position, 640x480 video resolution + 1.3 Mega Pixel Photo resolution, Ready to use out of the box, Nice Price, User friendly
Video resolution and quality is not as high as the VX-6000
Aug, 2006
Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)
Microsoft Lifecam NX-3000
These days, a webcam needs to be pretty damn special if it hopes to find permanent residence on your notebook. After all, most portable computers now ...
Good sound quality, sleek and functional design, affordable price
Below average in dim lighting, certain features only work with Windows Live Messenger
The Lifecam NX-3000 performs its primary function -- and little else -- to middling effect. If your notebook is already equipped with an inbuilt camera there's very little reason to consider this purchase.
Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Stephen Patrick (pocket-lint.com)
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 webcam
When it comes to holding a video conference or simply chatting with friends over MSN, a webcam can really enhance the experience. The Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 slips in to any available USB port on your PC. It has a clip that has been designed to...
Easy to use
Lacks sharpness, tries to tie you in to MSN
For the asking price, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 is a no frills webcam that works well but isn’t exactly cutting-edge and the average family will quickly find itself out-growing its capabilities.
Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Matthew Elliot (cnet.com.au)
Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better.
Acceptable video quality for video calls ; Decent audio ; Compact size with good clip ; Inexpensive
Bundled software is frustrating to use
The LifeCam NX-3000 is the same size as the Creative Live Cam Notebook Ultra at 7.5cm long and 2.5cm wide. Its spring-loaded clip can accommodate thicker laptop lids than that of the Creative cam, stretching out to 2cm. The clip allowed for a very...
Oct, 2007
Partner Source
Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com.au)
Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 review: Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000
Acceptable video quality for video calls; decent audio; compact size with good clip; inexpensive.
Bundled software is frustrating to use.
It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better.
Oct, 2007
Partner Source
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 USB 2.0 WebCam - OEM
We've been using these cams for Skype with grandparents for a few years now. The mic works well, it works with varying light levels. The stand is very versatile.
Small ; Great stand ; Great Mic
Doesn't seem to do HD
Oct, 2011
Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)
Not expensive, not spectacular
This was as cheap a web cam as I would want to buy (20$ on sale). The video is a little blurry but adequate. The audio mic was not good at all and I opted to use a head-phone-mic combo which I had and that made it all ok. Otherwise there was a lot of...
Jan, 2011
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