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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 2
Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) — Security/dash cam · 1080p
Viofo

Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)

Security/dash cam · 1080p

85
/ 100
From $400
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) at 85. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 2 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 Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) 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 81).

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 $400).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
85 Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)
85
image 81
features 85
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2
—
Resolution
1080p60
1080p
Connectivity
USB-C
—
Type
—
Security/dash cam
Release year
—
2022

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

Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)

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

FAQ: Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)

Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) worth the price? +

At $400, Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in build.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Viofo A139 Pro (1080p) 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 Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)? +

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 Viofo A139 Pro (1080p)? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 81). Compared on the image sub-score.