Elgato
Elgato Facecam Pro
4K60
89
/ 100
From $299
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 3
Elgato
Elgato Facecam
1080p60
86
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Elgato Facecam Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam Pro lands at 89 and Elgato Facecam at 86. That puts Elgato Facecam Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Elgato Facecam Pro if…
- ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
- ✓Auto framing (some)
- ✓Software tuning
Pick Elgato Facecam if…
- ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
- ✓Auto framing (some)
- ✓Software tuning
Elgato Facecam Pro 89
vs 86 Elgato Facecam
Score breakdown
Elgato Facecam Pro
89 image 87
features 89
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam
86 image 84
features 86
build 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Elgato Facecam Pro | Elgato Facecam |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K60 | ▲ 1080p60 |
Elgato Facecam Pro
Pros
- +USB-C connectivity (modern)
- +Auto framing (some)
- +Software tuning
Cons
- −Fixed focal length on most
- −Low-light varies wildly
- −Mounting can be fiddly
Elgato Facecam
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 Pro vs Elgato Facecam
Which is better, Elgato Facecam Pro or Elgato Facecam? +
Elgato Facecam Pro scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Elgato Facecam Pro worth the price? +
At $299, Elgato Facecam Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.
Is Elgato Facecam worth the price? +
At $199, Elgato Facecam delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.
Does Elgato Facecam Pro or Elgato Facecam 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.