With the rise of remote working, having a reliable webcam is becoming increasingly important. And, while most laptops now include built-in cameras, it’s not unreasonable to suggest that you consider upgrading to improve your video conferencing or game streaming experience. Despite its age, the Logitech C920 webcam remains one of the best available. Furthermore, if you want to use earbuds with your webcam, the Logitech G333 earbuds are an excellent choice.
When the black, chunky device is connected to your laptop or monitor, it’s impossible to miss the C920. The webcam is 3.7 inches wide at its widest point. All of that bulk, however, conceals a 1080p camera flanked on both sides by LEDs and microphones. The camera has an arm that hugs the back of your monitor or laptop lid. The C920 also has a hinge for adjusting the length of the arm and a rubber foot to keep the device in place. If you don’t want the webcam above the monitor, you can use the built-in tripod mount to attach the camera to any stand.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]The camera supports 1080p video chat (Logitech notes that the webcam only supports Facetime for Mac at 720p). The colors weren’t as accurate as they were in the photos, and the lighting was a little too bright. The C920’s 78-degree field of view is large enough to fit in a second person or large object. Most built-in laptop webcams only capture enough information to show a single person’s torso.
Logitech’s Webcam Software for Windows is compatible with the C920. Although the company claims support for Mac OS X, Chrome OS, and Android, these operating systems do not include this program. The camera in the app can be zoomed in and out, as well as pan left and right. If you use this at a desk, you’ll probably only need to use it once, but users on the go may find themselves using these framing options more frequently. The software includes a variety of backgrounds and avatars to spice up your videoconferencing. Because of the motion-detection mode, you can also use the C920 as a security camera, which is useful if you want to keep an eye on your desk.