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Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) — Security/dash cam · 1080p
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Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p)

Security/dash cam · 1080p

84
/ 100
From $180
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 5
Elgato Facecam Pro — 4K60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam Pro

4K60

89
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) lands at 84 and Elgato Facecam Pro at 89. That puts Elgato Facecam Pro ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Pro if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning
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Winner by scenario

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

Features

Elgato Facecam Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam Pro leads on features (89 vs 84).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Image

Elgato Facecam Pro

Compared on the image sub-score

Elgato Facecam Pro leads on image (87 vs 80).

Value for money

Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) more score per dollar ($180 vs $299).

Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) 84
vs
89 Elgato Facecam Pro

Score breakdown

Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p)
84
image 80
features 84
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam Pro
89
image 87
features 89
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) versus Elgato Facecam Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) Elgato Facecam Pro
Type
Security/dash cam
—
Resolution
▲ 1080p
4K60
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 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

FAQ: Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) vs Elgato Facecam Pro

Which is better, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) or Elgato Facecam Pro? +

Elgato Facecam Pro scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Pro worth the price? +

At $299, Elgato Facecam Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.

Does Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) or Elgato Facecam Pro 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 features, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) or Elgato Facecam Pro? +

Elgato Facecam Pro — leads on features (89 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for image, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (1080p) or Elgato Facecam Pro? +

Elgato Facecam Pro — leads on image (87 vs 80). Compared on the image sub-score.