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Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p)
Security/dash cam · 1080p
84
/ 100
From $180
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 3
Elgato
Elgato Facecam MK.2
1080p60
87
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) lands at 84 and Elgato Facecam MK.2 at 87. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) if…
- ✓Weatherproof (most)
- ✓Night vision
- ✓Cloud + local storage options
Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…
- ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
- ✓Auto framing (some)
- ✓Software tuning
Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) 84
vs 87 Elgato Facecam MK.2
Score breakdown
Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p)
84 image 80
features 84
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87 image 85
features 87
build 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) | Elgato Facecam MK.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Security/dash cam | — |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p60 |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p)
Pros
- +Weatherproof (most)
- +Night vision
- +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
- −Cloud storage subscription
- −Wi-Fi dependency
- −Privacy considerations
Elgato Facecam MK.2
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: Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) vs Elgato Facecam MK.2
Which is better, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +
Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) worth the price? +
At $180, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in build.
Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +
At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.
Does Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) 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.