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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
Viofo A229 Pro (2K) — Security/dash cam · 2K
Viofo

Viofo A229 Pro (2K)

Security/dash cam · 2K

86
/ 100
From $380
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 A229 Pro (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 Viofo A229 Pro (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 $380).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
86 Viofo A229 Pro (2K)

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Viofo A229 Pro (2K)
86
image 82
features 86
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Viofo A229 Pro (2K) — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Viofo A229 Pro (2K)
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2
—
Resolution
▲ 1080p60
2K
Connectivity
USB-C
—
Type
—
Security/dash cam
Release year
—
2023

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 A229 Pro (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 Viofo A229 Pro (2K)

Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Viofo A229 Pro (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 Viofo A229 Pro (2K) worth the price? +

At $380, Viofo A229 Pro (2K) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Viofo A229 Pro (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 Viofo A229 Pro (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 Viofo A229 Pro (2K)? +

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