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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 11
Wyze Cam v3 (1080p) — Security/dash cam · 1080p
Wyze

Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)

Security/dash cam · 1080p

76
/ 100
From $36
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Wyze Cam v3 (1080p) at 76. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 11 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 Wyze Cam v3 (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 72).

Features

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on features (86 vs 76).

Value for money

Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Wyze Cam v3 (1080p) more score per dollar ($36 vs $149).

Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs
76 Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)
76
image 72
features 76
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam MK.2 versus Wyze Cam v3 (1080p) — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam MK.2 Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2
—
Resolution
1080p60
1080p
Connectivity
USB-C
—
Type
—
Security/dash cam
Release year
—
2020

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

Wyze Cam v3 (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 Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)

Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 Wyze Cam v3 (1080p) worth the price? +

At $36, Wyze Cam v3 (1080p) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in build.

Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Wyze Cam v3 (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 Wyze Cam v3 (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 Wyze Cam v3 (1080p)? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 72). Compared on the image sub-score.