The best webcams 2017

Despite the best laptops and all-in-one computers with built-in HD webcams, most traditional desktop towers do not support the same luxury. As such, it is here that we will determine the answer to a question as old as time itself: what is the best webcam for you?

The answer largely depends on whether your goals are to become famous on YouTube or just chat with your friends. From those with classic designs focused on AV quality to webcams with colorful and original designs, we have found the best webcam for all occasions.

So, if you want to buy the best webcam for video calling using Skype or Google Hangouts, look no further - the top 10 are on this list. Read on to find out which one has the best set of features in terms of sound or picture quality or even a perfect combination of both.

1. Logitech C922 Pro Stream
This is the game for Logitech's new webcam
Resolution: 1080p | Features: Background suppression, low light correction, 720p / 60fps video streaming, stereo audio, autofocus, automatic light correction

Excellent low light capabilities
Delete the function at the back
Supports 720p / 60fps streaming
Same design as the C920
No RealSense capabilities
The latest Logitech webcam, the Logitech G922 Pro Stream has the same design as the C920, but it is particularly interesting for players this time around. The C922 still boasts excellent 1080p video quality when it comes to receiving video calls, and its low-light auto correction makes it a great camera for streaming with the lights off. It also supports the removal of the background, making it ideal for budding YouTubers.

2. Logitech C920
An excellent versatile
Resolution: 1080p | Features: Stereo audio, autofocus, automatic light correction
Full HD
Mac compatible
Pretty expensive
The C920 is not the most expensive webcam manufactured by Logitech, but it covers so much that you probably will not need to check anything more powerful. There is automatic low-light compensation for poor lighting conditions, Full HD 1080p resolution, stereo sound and adjustable editing. It is PC and Mac compatible, has a smooth autofocus and is built to the high standards you expect from a Logitech kit.

3. Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000, Best Webcam
Cheap, happy and great for Skype
Resolution: 720p | Features: Color Correction, Noise Suppression
Cheap
In a good mood
720p only
If you need something cheap and cheerful for Skype, Messenger, Facebook or AOL, the Microsoft LifeCam range offers decent performance for a low price. You do not get 1080p video at this price, but you get automatic color correction, a unidirectional noise-canceling microphone, and support for laptops and desktops. It is an inexpensive way to solve the problem of a PC without a camera or even with a camera that is not up to par.

4. Logitech C615
Hit the road with this portable artist
Resolution: 1080p | Features: Autofocus, portable design

Logitech C615
Foldable design
Maybe too much for video calls
The C615 is a full HD webcam particularly suited for travelers and mobile workers, thanks to its intelligent "fold and go" design. It offers 1080p and 720p recording for video calls, and the autofocus system can handle anything from desktops to extreme close-ups of the webcam. It rotates 360 degrees, offers static shooting of 8 megapixels and you can insert it on a tripod to keep it steady while you record. This is the one we would wear if we traveled for work.

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