Most laptops and many computer screens come with an built-in HD Webcam with mic, but for those people who don’t have a built-in webcam, we’ve found 3 high-definitions USB webcams all with built-in mic. These affordable webcams from Logitech are packed with cool features and awesome capabilities, most offering better resolution than a built-in device and more tools to help you create the type of video or picture you could ever ask for.
In fact, a new USB Webcam with mic are so much better than many built-in webcams that some of us prefer to disable our on-board webcam and use one of these dedicated cams.
For obvious reasons, many companies are parting from dedicated webcams and instead installing their devices in monitors and laptops. In this review, we’ll be looking at 2 of Logitech’s webcam base that is still doing reasonably well in the marketplace.
These cameras tend to be relatively cheaper than the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 that will set you back a few hundred dollars, but they still have most of the capabilities that you need to perform your activities.
This review on Logitech’s Webcams we will be focusing on Webcams that will cost you less than $50.
Logitech HD Webcam C525
With the collapsible design, you are ready to take your webcam with mic everywhere you go. With the 720p auto focus lens, you will be able to make widescreen video calls to loved ones and friends. With a simple click you’ll e able to upload videos and pictures to Youtube and Facebook.
Most dedicated webcams are plug-and-play ready, but occasionally some of them do come with additional software to install. Most high-end Webcams that comes with this additional software will let you perform video and photo editing.
Benefits of Logitech HD Webcam C525
• One clicks video and photo uploads to Facebook, Twitter or Youtube
• A full 360 degree swivel rotational camera (catching that important moment)
• Edited your video’s and photo’s with Logitech webcam software
• Capture stunning photo’s with the dazzling 8MP camera
• The fold-and-go feature let you safely store your webcam in a bag and carry it anywhere
• Logitech’s Fluid Crystal Technology gives you smoother video motion and sharper images
• Plug and play for easy installation
Negative Aspects of the C525
• Comes with a plastic lens
• Manually download the latest Driver’s from Logitech’s website for better video quality
Logitech HD C525
A fold-and -go with a 8MP camera
Read my review on the Logitech C920 HD Pro
Note: Computer hardware plays an important role in collaboration with the functions such as video and picture editing. Internet speed plays an important role in video streaming through your webcam, so make sure that you have a capable internet stream for Skype or other video streaming applications otherwise a webcam with mic can be your worst enemy.
Logitech C270 Widescreen HD Webcam
The C270 Webcam with mic and its universal design gives you the ability to mount it on any laptop or LCD Screen. Clearer sound and richer colors are essential for Skype or any other video streaming applications.
The always focused lens of the Logitech C270 Widescreen HD Webcam comes with a 3MP plastic lens which may not be as clear as the Logitech HD Webcam C615.
The automatic light correction gives you the ability to chat even in dimmed rooms by adjusting the webcam’s lighting feature.
Benefits of the C270 Widescreen HD Webcam
• Plug and play feature for easy installation
• Built-in mic reduces background noise when Video Calling
• Universal design for easily mount the webcam on any laptop or LCD screen
• Share videos through the 16:9 wide screen lens
• Fluid Crystal Technology provides for a smoother video motion and a clearer sound
Negative Aspects of the C270
• Picture quality not so great (3MP)
• Don’t come with a one-click upload to Facebook or Youtube
• Don’t have a Tripod Ready Base Platform
• Plastic Lens
Logitech C270 Widescreen HD Camera
One click upload with Tripod Ready Base Platform
Logitech C310 HD Webcam With Mic
With the C310 you’ll not just get a smooth video experience through live chat but the built-in mic have an astonishing noise reducing ability. Positioned on the front of the webcam is a built-in mic so your friends can hear you in a much clearer voice.
As you know that time is an important factor in any business and that’s why you’ll be able to save a lot of time using the one click app to upload photo’s to Facebook or Youtube in a matter of seconds.
Benefits of Logitech C310 Web camera
- Webcam with mic that works with Skype or any other live stream application
- Smooth video calling with HD 720p live streaming
- A 5-megapixel camera for snapshots
- Plug and play feature
Negative Aspects of the C310
- Don’t have a 360 rotating camera
- Inserted with a plastic lens
- Not an exactly wide screen video calling
Logitech C310 HD Webcam
Low cost webcam that work with any live streaming application
Things To Consider
When buying a USB web camera it is important to consider all aspects of rotating, lens specifications, and video and picture quality.
Video files can take up a lot of free Hard Drive Space especially if you are running a Youtube channel. That is why it is extremely important to at least have an external hard drive on hand to store your important data on.
Conclusion
All of these webcams come with really good features with just a few minor differences. While they all have plastic lenses the C270 have an always focused type 3MP camera and C525 comes with an 8MP Premium Focused camera. With only a few dollars in difference, my pick would definitely be the Logitech HD Webcam C525.