You need a wide field of view: The StreamCam is set to a 78-degree FOV, so you can't get any wide room shots. While the Logitech Mevo Start isn't technically a webcam, and more of a streaming ecosystem with a great camera module, it's a brilliant choice for streamers, and it can be used as a webcam if needs be. Unlike many of the other webcams on this list, the Logitech Mevo Start is wireless, which gives you a good degree of flexibility when it comes to setting it up, and several Logitech Mevo Start cameras can be used for multiple angles, and you can switch between them using the feature-rich app. During testing, we found this webcam to not only handle dark shadows and bright highlights impressively well, preserving detail in those areas better than all the other pro-level webcams we've tested, but also deliver impressive noise reduction without unnatural smoothing. What's more, its autofocusing is snappy in well-lit situations and its autoexposure is always spot on – although you can take the helm and make creative exposures yourself, thanks to the improved Camera Hub software that gives you plenty of autonomy over the webcam's settings.

The new Apple M3 is the "most advanced chip ever built for a personal computer," according to Apple. Debuted during Apple's "Scary Fast" event and sporting a new process, the M3 promises up to 60% higher performance in some apps. But will it really be worth an upgrade over the M1 or M2? Want a full view of a room, such as when you’re streaming a physical meeting around a conference table? Then the Jabra Panacast 20 is our recommendation. Another aspect of light intensity to look for is adjustability. Having the option to switch between three levels of intensity is a must. Light temperatureWhy should you buy this? You need good, mobile lighting for your laptop and don’t want a bulky setup. if your laptop isn’t a top-of-the-line model and you want to improve the quality of your videos without replacing the whole computer

You’re really strapped for cash: If you don’t have to have the best and are on a tight budget, give this one a skip. Design: There are many ways to design a light, but the main ones you'll see on this list are light panels and ring lights. Panels have powerful lights and are especially great if you have multiple to balance each other out from different angles. Meanwhile, ring lights tend to be less powerful, but are designed to evenly light up your face by themselves.One USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port (4K recording and streaming requires a USB 3.0 port and compatible third party software)

The first thing to consider is what you need your webcam for. For working professionals or office staff, most conference calling software such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams will restrict your broadcast quality to 1080p resolution and 30fps to preserve bandwidth. Google meets goes a step further and restricts your quality to 720p as this is the standard resolution on most built-in laptop cameras. You want great quality video on a budget: There's no denying that the Logitech StreamCam has fantastic video quality. You want a great streaming webcam: It's been designed specifically for streamers rather than typical webcam use. Since streaming can consume a bit of bandwidth, be sure to run a speed test ahead of your call to ensure that the network you’re using doesn’t cut out or show pixelated images. All of the webcams we’ve talked about so far are built for both video calls and streaming. The Razer Kiyo, on the other hand, is crafted from the ground up to be the best streaming webcam there is, and it shows. The first thing you will notice about this webcam is the insanely bright ring light. It is so bright to make the streamer’s face noticeable when it’s just a small window on the stream. Then there is the camera itself with its 1080P 30 fps and 720P 60 fps mode (which is used by folks that stream in 60 fps).A wall of Razer Kiyo Pros appear, rotating in several lighting conditions ranging from dim to bright.