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Elgato Facecam Pro — 4K60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam Pro

4K60

89
/ 100
From $299
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 2
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
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam Pro lands at 89 and Elgato Facecam MK.2 at 87. That puts Elgato Facecam Pro ahead by 2 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 MK.2 if…

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

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Image

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the image sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on image (90 vs 87).

Build

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the build sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Features

Elgato Facecam Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam Pro leads on features (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Elgato Facecam MK.2 more score per dollar ($149 vs $299).

Elgato Facecam Pro 89
vs
87 Elgato Facecam MK.2

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam Pro
89
image 87
features 89
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam Pro versus Elgato Facecam MK.2 — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam Pro Elgato Facecam MK.2
Resolution
4K60
▲ 1080p60
Sensor
—
Sony STARVIS 2
Connectivity
—
USB-C

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 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

FAQ: Elgato Facecam Pro vs Elgato Facecam MK.2

Which is better, Elgato Facecam Pro or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam Pro scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 MK.2 worth the price? +

At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.

Does Elgato Facecam Pro or Elgato Facecam MK.2 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 image, Elgato Facecam Pro or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 87). Compared on the image sub-score.

Which is better for build, Elgato Facecam Pro or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on build (90 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.