Elgato
Elgato Facecam Pro
4K60
89
/ 100
From $299
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 2
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
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
| 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.