Quick Overview
Elgato positions the Elgato Facecam MK.2 1080P Webcam as a premium webcams for streaming, asking $109.99. After 1,507 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #17 out of 37 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Camera Construction
Webcam build quality is mostly about the clamp/mount and the lens. Owners report the clamp grips most monitor bezels reliably, though laptop screens with thin lids are always finicky. Sensor quality is what justifies the price more than build.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Elgato
- Price: $109.99 (slightly above the $96.04 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,507
- Category rank: #17 of 37 in webcams for streaming
- Cheaper in category: 30 products
- Higher-rated in category: 23 products
- More-reviewed in category: 13 products
What 1,507 Buyers Say
A 4.3-star average from 1,507 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Field Around It
At $109.99, the Elgato Facecam MK.2 1080P Webcam sits slightly above the $96.04 category average. 30 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the NexiGo N660P Pro 4K Webcam ($59.49, 4.3★, 52,265 reviews). It's $50.50 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Webcam - $119.00, 4.4★ (1,552 reviews) · Higher rated
- Abel Gaming Webcam Streaming Kit - $84.95, 4.2★ (476 reviews) · Cheaper
- UGREEN FineCam Pro 4K Webcam - $96.99, 4.0★ (203 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Gozvrpus USB HD Webcam at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Diccik 2K QHD Webcam at $15.19.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Wrap-Up
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.