Elgato · Released Nov 2023 Last verified June 8, 2026

Elgato Facecam MK.2 Review

Name: Elgato Facecam MK.2
Brand: Elgato

1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused

Specdex verdict Elgato's Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

Elgato’s creator-first webcam — superb 1080p in any light, with manual control pros expect.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused

Specdex verdict

Strongly Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Excellent low-light
+Full manual control in Camera Hub
+Fixed-focus = no hunting

Cons

−No 4K (1080p60 ceiling)
−No built-in mic
−Pricey for 1080p

Who's the Elgato Facecam MK.2 for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Buy

At $149 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 87 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Elgato Facecam MK.2.

Webcam
USB-C cable
Privacy shutter
Mounting clip / tripod thread

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.