Recommended webcam models for departments to purchase for their staff.
Overview
LITS does not supply MHC staff and faculty with webcams as they are considered an office supply; as such, departments are responsible for purchasing and receiving webcams. All MHC provisioned laptops are equipped with built-in webcams and do not require use of external webcams for virtual meetings. Desktop computers which are connected to a base model monitor do require the use of external webcams for virtual meetings. There are many options available when choosing an external webcam; this article outlines models recommended by LITS for use by MHC staff and faculty. All of these suggestions are available for department administrators to purchase from Amazon or B&H via punchout in Workday. Please note that prices and product availability are subject to change.
Webcam recommendations
The minimum requirements to looks for in a webcam are 1080p resolution, glass lens, and USB-A connection. See below for specific recommendations.
- Logitech: C920X HD Pro Webcam
- Meets minimum requirements
- Recommended for most users
- Video camera with built-in microphone
- Features: HD lighting adjustments and stereo audio with dual microphones
- Approximate price: $68
- Available on Amazon and B&H
- Logitech: C922X Pro Stream Webcam
- Mid-level option
- Recommended for users who have multiple virtual meetings weekly with internal and external partners
- Video camera with built-in microphone
- Features: HD lighting adjustments and stereo audio with dual microphones
- Approximate price: $115
- Available on Amazon and B&H
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- Logitech: Brio 501 Full HD Webcam
- Higher-level option
- Recommended for users who spend the majority of their work day in virtual meetings with internal and external partners
- Video camera with built-in microphone
- Features: auto light correction, dual noise reduction microphones, and auto framing
- Approximate price: $128
- Available on Amazon and B&H