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Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused
Elgato

Elgato Facecam MK.2

1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused

87
/ 100
From $149
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 7
Logitech StreamCam — 1080p
Logitech

Logitech StreamCam

1080p

80
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Logitech StreamCam at 80. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…

  • ✓Excellent low-light
  • ✓Full manual control in Camera Hub
  • ✓Fixed-focus = no hunting

Pick Logitech StreamCam 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

Build

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the build sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Image

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the image sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on image (90 vs 78).

Features

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on features (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Elgato Facecam MK.2 more score per dollar ($149 vs $169).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
80 Logitech StreamCam

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Logitech StreamCam
80
image 78
features 80
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Logitech StreamCam — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Logitech StreamCam
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2
—
Resolution
1080p60
1080p
Connectivity
USB-C
—

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Pros
  • +Excellent low-light
  • +Full manual control in Camera Hub
  • +Fixed-focus = no hunting
Cons
  • −No 4K (1080p60 ceiling)
  • −No built-in mic
  • −Pricey for 1080p

Logitech StreamCam

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 Logitech StreamCam

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

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 image.

Is Logitech StreamCam worth the price? +

At $169, Logitech StreamCam delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in build.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Logitech StreamCam 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 better for build, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Logitech StreamCam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on build (90 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for image, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Logitech StreamCam? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 78). Compared on the image sub-score.