Webcams: Logitech Brio 505 is our No-Brainer pick

Start with your lighting and port

Light matters more than resolution: a webcam looks best facing a window or lamp. Then check the port on your computer, since some webcams use USB-C and others USB-A.

Logitech Brio 505

The Logitech Brio 505 is the webcam most people should get. It keeps faces sharp and colors natural in ordinary home lighting, and Logitech lists 1080p video, a choice of 65, 78 or 90 degree view, a noise-reducing mic and a built-in privacy shutter. It connects with USB-C.

Logitech C920s Pro HD

The C920s is the long-running classic and still a solid choice. Logitech lists 1080p video, autofocus, stereo mics, a privacy shutter and a fixed 78 degree view. It plugs into USB-A, which suits older desktops and docks.

Anker PowerConf C200

Anker's PowerConf C200 is the budget pick with a sharp 2K sensor and a wide view option. Anker lists 2K video, three field-of-view settings, autofocus, dual mics and a privacy cover. Its color and focus are a little less polished than the Brio's, but it is a big step up from most built-in laptop cameras.

Choose by port and budget

Pick the Brio 505 for the best everyday picture and a USB-C connection. Pick the C920s for a proven camera on a USB-A port. Pick the Anker C200 for a sharp, wide view at a lower cost.

What stands out

• The Brio 505 offers three field-of-view settings
• All three have a privacy shutter or cover
• The Anker C200 lists 2K video

Watch out for

• Higher resolution does not fix a dark room
• Check your computer's port: USB-C or USB-A
• Most call apps send 720p or 1080p anyway

Before you buy

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Choose by your computer's port and how wide a view you need, then confirm the model name in the listing.

Think about the fit: Choose by your computer's port and your lighting.

Check before buying: Port type, field of view, mount and privacy shutter

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