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Elgato Facecam Pro — 4K60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam Pro

4K60

89
/ 100
From $299
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 2
Opal C1 — 4K Sony IMX378 · True-to-life color
Opal

Opal C1

4K Sony IMX378 · True-to-life color

87
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam Pro lands at 89 and Opal C1 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 Opal C1 if…

  • ✓Mirrorless-quality image
  • ✓Built-in mic array
  • ✓Solid software
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Winner by scenario

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

Image

Opal C1

Compared on the image sub-score

Opal C1 leads on image (94 vs 87).

Build

Opal C1

Compared on the build sub-score

Opal C1 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Features

Elgato Facecam Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam Pro leads on features (89 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Elgato Facecam Pro 89
vs
87 Opal C1

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam Pro
89
image 87
features 89
build 86
value 82
Opal C1
87
image 94
features 82
build 90
value 78

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam Pro versus Opal C1 — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam Pro Opal C1
Resolution
4K60
4K / 30 fps
Sensor
—
Sony IMX378 1/2.3″
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

Opal C1

Pros
  • +Mirrorless-quality image
  • +Built-in mic array
  • +Solid software
Cons
  • −macOS favoured, Windows lags
  • −Premium price
  • −Software required

FAQ: Elgato Facecam Pro vs Opal C1

Which is better, Elgato Facecam Pro or Opal C1? +

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 Opal C1 worth the price? +

At $299, Opal C1 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.

Does Elgato Facecam Pro or Opal C1 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 Opal C1? +

Opal C1 — leads on image (94 vs 87). Compared on the image sub-score.

Which is better for build, Elgato Facecam Pro or Opal C1? +

Opal C1 — leads on build (90 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.