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Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K)
Security/dash cam · 4K
84
/ 100
From $180
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 5
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) (4K) 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) (4K) if…
- ✓Weatherproof (most)
- ✓Night vision
- ✓Cloud + local storage options
Pick Elgato Facecam Pro if…
- ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
- ✓Auto framing (some)
- ✓Software tuning
Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K) 84
vs 89 Elgato Facecam Pro
Score breakdown
Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K)
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
| Spec | Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K) | Elgato Facecam Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Security/dash cam | — |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K60 |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K)
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) (4K) vs Elgato Facecam Pro
Which is better, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K) 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) (4K) worth the price? +
At $180, Nest Cam (Outdoor) (4K) 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) (4K) 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.