Good Value Webcam for WFH?

tacobaron on 16/01/2025 - 14:42
Last edited 16/01/2025 - 14:42

I bought a MS lifecam 720p to use as my webcam for WFH so I don't have to stare at my laptop all day on teams. However it has a major auto focus issue I've been unable to resolve. Quality is pretty meh as well.

Considering how many hours I spend on teams, it feels worthwhile spending a few extra bucks to get something better quality and more reliable. I'm thinking around the $100 mark. I don't need exceptional, just clear and doesn't have ridiculous issues like auto focus going haywire.

Any recommendations on webcam and where to get it from?

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  • stuntah on 16/01/2025 - 14:55
    +1

    The logitech stuff is good - I have the C920 at home and its great. Have used the Brio series which is excellent and we use the lower end 720p cameras at work which do a fine job.

  • kfr23 on 17/01/2025 - 00:18

    Microsoft hasn't made a LifeCam for more than a decade. Must have bought yours quite a while ago. The Logitech Brio line seem to be okay, the C920 is a bit old but still good too. Maybe look out for a used one.

  • rebound7 on 17/01/2025 - 06:47

    Checkout the Logitech Brio 100

  • eion on 17/01/2025 - 07:17

    I love my C920, can't recommend enough.

    But, since this is cheapies, have you looked at using an old phone as a webcam? Newer versions of android have "webcam" as an option in USB setting and DroidCam works well for older phones

  • ThePrawn on 17/01/2025 - 08:52
    +1

    We use Grandstream GUV3100 webcams extensively and they are decent - I don't know why they're so cheap.

  • eranda on 17/01/2025 - 23:18

    I got brio 500. Perfect, no complains at all

  • tacobaron on 28/01/2025 - 14:44

    Thanks for the advice team. I went with the Grandstream GUV3100. Remarkably good for the price as theprawn mentioned.

  • scott on 28/01/2025 - 16:28

    I went with the Brio 500. Very happy with it. Note it is USB C, so if your dock only has USB-A ports like mine you will need an adaptor.

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