Elgato Facecam review — A solid $200 webcam with useful software

Elgato has a new product for streamers and content creators. The Elgato Facecam is a $200 webcam that is out now. It does 1080p video at 60 frames per second, which puts it up against the $200 Razer Kiyo Pro as well as options from Logitech and AVerMedia. And while that is pricey for an USB camera device, Elgato tries to earn its value proposition with a high-quality image sensor, easy setup, and simple-yet-powerful software.

If you’re a content creator, it’s possible to get better video quality for a similar price if you are willing to put in some effort. That would come down to pairing something like a GoPro with a capture card. But webcams aren’t appealing just because of their price. I like them because they are generally more headache-free than attempting to work with a dedicated camera. And the Facecam is an especially easy device to work with.