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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 1
Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) — Security/dash cam · 2K
Reolink

Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)

Security/dash cam · 2K

86
/ 100
From $280
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) 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…

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

Pick Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) if…

  • ✓Weatherproof (most)
  • ✓Night vision
  • ✓Cloud + local storage options
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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 82).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features 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 $280).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
86 Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)
86
image 82
features 86
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2
—
Resolution
▲ 1080p60
2K
Connectivity
USB-C
—
Type
—
Security/dash cam
Release year
—
2024

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

Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)

Pros
  • +Weatherproof (most)
  • +Night vision
  • +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
  • −Cloud storage subscription
  • −Wi-Fi dependency
  • −Privacy considerations

FAQ: Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)

Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)? +

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 image.

Is Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) worth the price? +

At $280, Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K) 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 Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)? +

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 Reolink Duo 3 PoE (2K)? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 82). Compared on the image sub-score.