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Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam MK.2

1080p60

87
/ 100
From $149
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 1
Elgato Facecam — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam

1080p60

86
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Elgato Facecam at 86. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning

Pick Elgato Facecam if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Image

Tie

Compared on the image sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Elgato Facecam MK.2 more score per dollar ($149 vs $199).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
86 Elgato Facecam

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 85
features 87
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam
86
image 84
features 86
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Elgato Facecam — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Elgato Facecam
Resolution
1080p60
1080p60

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

Elgato Facecam

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

FAQ: Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Elgato Facecam

Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +

At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Is Elgato Facecam worth the price? +

At $199, Elgato Facecam delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Elgato Facecam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — more score per dollar ($149 vs $199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.