Yealink UVC34 4K Video Conference Room Camera Teams Zoom
Yealink UVC34 4K Video Conference Room Camera Teams Zoom Certified, 120° Wide Angle Webcam, All in One USB Video Bar, Auto Framing, Audio and Video Conferencing System for Huddle Meeting Room
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Weight: | 1620 Grams |
Dimensions: | 45.2 x 17.1 x 15.2 centimetres |
Brand: | Yealink |
Model: | UVC34 |
Part: | UVC34 |
Colour: | UVC34 |
Batteries Included: | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Dimensions: | 45.2 x 17.1 x 15.2 centimetres |
Camera auto-adjusts to number of people in conference room and with movement. Very cool for the price, simple to set up with a Thin-Client basic teleconference system
Camera monitor support bracket is a little small for thicker monitors. Camra works weel with Win. Hello.
The video quality is very good and it is easy to operate. The price is awesome for a high quality webcam and is perfect for those who still work from home and want a reliable, efficient and affordable option for virtual check-ins.
The thing I like most about this Camera is the design. It is compact and nice looking while taking up a minimal amount of space on your monitor. I like the mounting system and how it is built-in to the camera body itself. This gives it a low profile look that makes it seem a part of your monitor rather than a bulky separate piece of gear. 4 stars.
I have only been playing with it for a day but so far, I am very happy with it. Installation was easy, picture quality very good over Teams. Surprisingly good sound pickup in a 12′ x 20′ conference room.
This webcam is better than the one installed on my laptop. The pictures and video are crisp.
We got the Yealink UVC34 soundbar style camera for use in a small meeting room with a PC and 4K TV. We chose this brand and model due to features and cost with basically no reviews so here are some initial impressions. The setup and testing only took a few minutes, simply plug in the power adapter and usb cable and a Windows 10 PC recognizes it as a camera and mic. Both cables were long enough to allow the camera to be placed in various positions but a shorter USB cable can be used. The USB connect software was easy to find on the Yealink website and installed with no issue. We checked for updates but there were none available. We chose to leave the other settings at default.
We tested in google meet, zoom, and the Windows camera app and everything worked fine. The camera AI adjusted based on people in the room and movement and cropped and zoomed accordingly. This seems to work as well as other cameras we have tried with similar features. The mics picked up well with no complaints from other meeting participants anywhere from 2-12 feet away. The sound is loud enough and clear at below half volume for a small meeting room with multiple people speaking.
Overall we are giving it 4 stars for several reasons. There appear to be several features (such as microphone port) that are not active yet. The mounting hardware could also be better. There is a single point on the bottom to screw it down and nothing on the back. We are also concerned with longevity as this is an unknown brand for us.
For a Microsoft Teams camera, this works well. It tracks motion and works reasonably well with backgrounds without needing a green screen. I’ve even used it with animated GIFs and people are usually surprised. It is larger than other webcams but has a good mount. The cover is also good and easy to use. One negative is the cost. It is quite a bit higher than other units.
I like this thing. For the past year or so I’ve mostly been using a Jabra Panacast with a 180 degree field of view as my main webcam, but since I moved it to work I needed a new one for my home, and I chose the Yealink because of its very respectable 120 degree field of view.
My Jabra camera achieves its super wide field of view by knitting together images from three cameras working simultaneously. Obviously that’s not a cheap way to do it – my Panacast retailed at $600. The Yealink cam achieves a field of view very nearly as wide with just one camera, and at $200 it’s obviously much more affordable.
The image is nice and sharp, though I do have a word of warning. When you hear 4K you think you’re going to get a crystal clear image all the time, but you should bear in mind that a 4K camera with a very wide field of view is, in effect, spreading that resolution across a larger area. If I understand it correctly a 4K camera with a 90 degree field of view would have higher resolution that a 4K camera with a 180 degree field. Just bear that in mind to avoid disappointment.
All in all this is a very impressive product. You need to download the Yealink software to get the best out of it, though.
This Yealink UVC30 Teams Certified Webcam 4k Web Camera 120 Degree View Desktop Webcam is a very versatile and useful web cam that actually works with Windows Hello sign in.
My first impression of this webcam was of how small it is, but it has a good heft to it which gives off a feel of quality components. By far my favorite feature of this webcam is the ability to use Windows Hello sign in, I’ve used it for years on my laptop but never owned a compatible webcam that could use it on my desktop, until now.
Another feature I really like about this camera is the ability to change the resolution and fps which really gives this a versatility that most webcams can’t offer.
Installation was simple on windows just plug and play and the drivers are automatically installed, then I had to go to Windows settings and set up Windows Hello, which took a few minutes but works perfectly.
My main use for this camera other than Windows Hello is for Windows Team video conferencing which it works flawlessly with. I’ve also used this camera in Zoom meetings and also on Skype, and haven’t had any issues.
Overall, this is a great value webcam that is extremely versatile and is compatible with all the major software and formats around. 5/5 stars.
This Yealink UVC30 teams certified 4K webcam has been working great for my son who has now started a streaming channel on you tube. He has always been a gamer but now thinks he’s going to be famous. LOL It has been interesting to see if learn to make and start this channel and interact with other people. He enjoys it and is happy. For a teen that’s all I can hope for right now. It was easy to install himself on his computer and has a very clear picture. It connects by USB. It’s a little on the pricey side, but I have learned that cheap in the computer world is not good for most stuff. Love the product and it’s making memories.
The camera quality on this UVC30 is just second to none.
I was looking for something to better represent myself while working from home and this camera really nailed it. The super wide angle can be zoomed in as necessary, but the camera quality looks like something you would see on TV for a reality TV interview.
100% plug and play with no special software needed, windows and microsoft teams picks it up without any problems
I ordered the “Yealink UVC30 Teams Certified Webcam 4k Web Camera 120 Degree View Desktop Webcam with Microphone 1080P HD Video Streaming Webcam with Windows Hello for Gaming and Recording (USB-A&C)” for review and would like to share my thoughts.
I was in need of a new Webcam and thought that the Yealink UVC30 camera would be the perfect replacement. It has been a good replacement for my 10 year old webcam however I would not say a perfect replacement. The build quality is good as is the quality of video and sound however for the price, I think there are better options on the market. My biggest disappointment was that there was no camera software included. I realize that it is totally plug and play and the fact that it works straight out of the box for Teams is great but I was hoping for some fun bells and whistles as far as software goes. Unfortunately there was no software included. I am not even sure if there is a way to upgrade the firmware for that matter. With that out of the way, the camera is good and the build quality is also good. It mounts fine to my Asus 27″ monitor with no issues. I do like that it comes with a lens cover which just slides over the front of the lens. It’s nice and compact and not distracting. Overall I do think it is a good camera but I just feel that it is a bit overpriced for what it is.
Before I get to the detailed review, I would like to say this first. Currently (at the time of this review), a $41 off coupon is being offered, and if you are looking for a new webcam, grab this one right now!
Okay now that’s out of the way, let’s get to the review.
First of all, I have been enjoying the Yealink webcam on my lenovo with both windows 10 and windows 11 without any issue for the last 3 weeks. The best of several webcams I have been trying out since I began working at home due to covid.
Now, I really like the design of this cute looking, small sized webcam ( although I would say this is much more than just a webcam). I think the design is also an important part to be honest ( it is at least for me).
This one is also quite easy to use. For example, you can plug and play to use this webcam for online meetings. Of course, you can also use advanced settings per your needs.
This webcam gives you a wide field of view, so this can probably be used to show the entire group of people sitting in the conference room. And of course, you can adjust the setting to show a narrow field of view as well. In addition, the auto tracking feature also works smoothly; it would adjust the focus on me if I move around a bit in the room as long as I stay in the view.
In a factory setting, I think this Yealink UVC30 webcam is just perfect to be used for working from home, like a business meeting.
Overall, I think this one is one of the better webcams on the market! Again, take advantage of the coupon if you can!
The picture quality from this camera is excellent. It adjusts for available light. It finds faces and tracks them efficiently. There are several settings for framing, including a tight close up, a middle range, and a wide angle setting. All three work well for different settings. The color and focus are good.
The audio isn’t up to the same standard. The microphone tends to record at very low level, and there is no way to boost the gain, short of editing my video and doubling the audio tracks in a DAW – which is fine if I’m recording and editing video, but doesn’t work if I’m making a call or running a meeting! It would be nice to have a gain adjustment feature either on the camera body or in the Yealink application. With other cameras I’m able to bypass the onboard mic and use my Focusrite Scarlet interface for high fidelity audio, but when I do that with this camera all I get is static and distorted noise. Better audio handling would make this a five star camera!
Pros: superior video quality, excellent and easy to use software with a wide variety of settings for wide angle or closer focus, precise control of color, brightness, clarity and texture.
Cons: weak audio, no capability to use another source for improved sound.
With the default FOV of 120 degrees, at a distance of 20 inches an area that’s 32″ wide can be seen. That makes this ideal for monitoring CNC machines and LASER cutters remotely, as well as a webcam or office cam. Mounting options include a built-in clamp/brace plus a 1/4-20 threaded hole in the base so it can be mounted to a bracket or tripod.
With the software, several settings can be changed. FOV, framing, exposure and more. But you don’t need the software – if you want wide angle and full auto, nothing needs to be changed – then it’s just plug and play. Plus it works with any software that works with windows. I’ve used it with 3rd party conferencing software, Skype and others.
There’s a light on the front so you know when it’s active, an included cover, long USB cable and decent internal mic.
This yealink add on 4k webcam is great for remote platforms for work, as well as gaming platforms, and youtube. This small cam can be easily be mounted to your laptop screen or LCD monitor if you are on a desktop. Has both USB A and C connections so it can work with both old and newer machines. Easily integrates with Teams, Zoom, etc. Easy to setup (PnP), with excellent Field of view and image quality thanks to the Sony sensor. Embedded mic with clear sound for an awesome streaming experience for work or pleasure. Windows Hello compatible. Overall a great high quality and compact 4k add on option thats PnP. Set it and forget it.
With my new Windows 11 system, I was looking for a new webcam that would support Windows Hello for biometric login. What I found in my research is that most of the webcams that have the IR function required to enable Windows Hello generally supports a lower level of video resolution, or they cost a fortune. When this camera became available for review, I jumped at the opportunity as it appeared to have all of the bells and whistles I was looking for.
The package included the webcam, a privacy screen, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, and a soft bag to contain the cam when not in use. None of the accessories are applicable to my installation but are a nice touch. I was impressed by the overall construction of the cam: the body is aluminum, and it has a nice, long cable that’s thicker and most. Installation involved plugging in the camera… it connected immediately in Windows 11 Pro. The camera is designed to clip to the top of a monitor, and also supports a 1/4″ screw for attachment to a tripod.
After setting a few simple options in my security settings, I was able to enable Windows Hello on my system. What this windows application does is make multiple dimensional scans of your face to use as an alternative to a password or PIN for login. At present this only supplants the login to Windows, but the clamor to Microsoft has been to extend this capability to other apps, much the way the iPhone enables facial recognition as a means to secure other apps. After setup it has worked perfectly.
The bonus to me is the overall quality of the webcam imaging. It captures a 4K image that is crisp and clear, and it works well with Microsoft Teams and Zoom for conferencing (the two tools I use daily.)
I did have one concern with the camera: when the system is on, whether the cam is in use or not, the barrel/body of the camera becomes quite warm. I reached out to Yealink, the manufacturer/seller to question this. The development team stated that this is actually normal for this camera and shouldn’t be a cause for concern.
Bottom line: I’m loving this camera: it fulfills me need for biometric imaging for Windows login, and it captures a sharp, high-quality image as a camera. It was somewhat pricey but offers the best in both resolution and IR imaging. This is considered a business-class device. As another reviewer mentioned, a control software package called “Yealink USB Connect” is available for free that enables firmware updates to the camera and also enables intricate adjustments to the camera… it’s definitely a plus.
I would definitely order this camera again, and based upon my experiences so far, I have no problems recommending it for purchase.
Have longed acquiring this camera for its Windows Hello and facial recognition abilities. It is worth the cost for its quality and security features.
While my main feature was for Windows security, logging in quicker than using other methods, have also found that this is the first camera that actually sees me without the grainy picture quality.
Where I live there is a lot of wood paneling, thus is a darker setting. Still the Yealink UVC30 gave a far better picture. Yealink’s downloadable software has many settings that can accommodate almost any ambient settings you may have.
For me I did have a time setting up the microphone in Windows 10. The internet security program that protects webcam & microphone use also had to be adjusted. Ended up having some ‘feedback’ during configuration when connected directly to a Lenovo Legion (Y25-25) gaming monitor. Maximum gain I could set the microphone’s level was 28.
When using the microphone you may need to right-click the Volume in the System Tray and open Volume Mixer to either mute/unmute the microphone, depending upon your system’s setup.
Kudos to Vine member Jeffers for pointing out where to obtain Yealink USB Connect. A simple online search led me to the Yealink website, and there were three selections to choose. USB Connect was at the bottom, and sure enough it works!
Yealink’s software allows you to check for updates, change many settings, give feedback, and more in a user friendly interface. I would suggest in Device Settings to choose 120 + Auto-Framing. This will automatically zoom to your face & frame. (90 and 70 do not have the auto-framing feature.)
As for the app’s Camera Pan, be patient, it does indeed move. Takes about 3 seconds.
You will need a camera app to take photos and videos. Windows 10 does have a Camera app that you can use. It stores what you record to Pictures -> Camera Roll.
The camera gets plugged into a USB 3.0 port, and stays warm even when not in use. I hope this will not affect its longevity, Only time will tell.
The imaging sensor is fantastic! Never before have I had a webcam that actually looked great right out of the box. Could read labels on boxes behind me, and even book titles. Yealink’s camera also saw the color variations in my eyes. Phenomenal picture quality!
I would suggest getting this Yealink UVC30 camera instead of wasting money on other cheaper cameras. If I had known that this camera was this good, would of had one sooner.
Photos I have attached show the Yealink UVC30 on top of a Lenovo Y25-25 Legion monitor that I acquired from Amazon last year. The Windows Hello feature works wonderfully well, and loads fairly quickly.
I am impressed.
First let me start with its ONLY downside that I found, it is not pretty.. Besides that, the camera is glorious, it has a SUPER WIDE view and by using the Yealink USB Connect software you can cycle from 120 to 90 to 70 degrees and turn on face tracking and auto centering. The microphone on it is equally great. Using it from a distance of about 5 feet I am told it sounds like I am wearing a headset with a mic on it.
I keep trying the latest and greatest webcams, looking for something I’ll like more than my current favorite, the Razer Kiyo Pro.
This camera attracted me because it’s from an established brand, offers 4K resolution, and integrates auto-framing.
In the package (brown box), you get the webcam (with integrated USB cable–not detachable), a soft-sided carry bag, a USB-A to USB-C adapter, and an optional lens cover.
Installation is trivial: Plug the camera into an open USB slot on your computer. The camera is cleverly made so it has an integrated mount that can either be placed on top of a monitor or on a camera tripod. I was surprised at how light the camera is. That is helpful in terms of placing the camera on top of an open laptop (where the lid can waver under the weight of a heavier camera).
To adjust the settings of the camera, you’ll want to download and install the Yealink USB Connect app. This app gives you access to standard adjustments like exposure, dynamic range, saturation, white balance, etc. The app also gives you access to the framing settings. By default, the camera gives you a full field of view, which is 120 degrees. That’s fine for a conference room, but entirely too wide for, say just sitting in front of your monitor. You can adjust the framing in the app. There are three field of view presets (120/90/70 degrees), and also an “Auto-framing” mode. Auto-framing is ONLY available in the 120-degree mode. If chosen, it will digitally pan/tilt/zoom to place you in the center of the picture. I was extremely impressed at how well it did this, and how quickly it was able to reframe me when I moved in/out of the field of vision. Unfortunately, in the auto-framing mode, you have no control over the tightness of the framing. You get a pre-programmed view, which, in my opinion, is larger than is ideal for a one-person image. Still, for a multi-person room, the auto-framing is great.
In 120 degree mode, you can also digitall zoom/pan/scan to create the closeup you want. However, you can’t auto-frame in this mode.
Unfortunately, the camera does not optically zoom. So any zoom you do comes with a reduction in actual pixels. And the default view is very wide and tall. So the pixel resolution on an individual face is not appreciably better than you’d get with a more narrow field of vision 1080p camera. To demonstrate this, I’ve attached a comparison view of the picture with this camera and with the popular Logitech C922 1080p camera. You’ll note that the two images (shown side by side) are close to identical in quality.
I’ve also compared the images from this Yealink camera and from my favorite, the Razer Kiyo Pro. There, you can see that the Kiyo Pro provides far better clarity–driving home the point it’s not just about pixels, but also sensor quality and processing.
On the whole, I think this is a terrific 4K webcam if you are using it for a multi-person environment that will benefit from the wide 120-degree field of vision and/or where the exemplary auto-framing function is of value. (E.g. if you will be moving around in front of the camera). If you are simply looking for a very high-quality webcam to stream your picture, then at the same price point, the Razer Kiyo Pro is a better choice. The quality of this webcam for that purpose is about equivalent to a Logitech C920/C922/etc. webcam. And that’s not bad–just not the best you can do at this price.
Originally picked this to give it to my father for conferences he had to do. However it didn’t work out and I ended up using it myself. Picture quality is definitely good in a lit room with a super wide angle, you might even say the angle is a bit too wide because sometimes things are stretched, however the quality of the ending image is good with good color accuracy and very minimal blur for a webcam.
I’m not sure what “certified” means but the camera just works out of the box on W10 the way that most other camera’s also work.
Focus can sometimes be a little tricky, but in general its pretty good in a lit room. Mostly overkill for people like me who rarely do conferences but I cannot complain.
Installed without issue and works fine for basic work conference calls.
I had not heard of the yealink brand until recently. This is my second product from them and I have been pleasantly surprised with both. They are making higher quality products than most out there.
This is such a weird product to review, as it’s a high-quality webcam, but one that’s in an awkward price range. Let me explain.
Even as far back as 2012/2013, I remember buying the Logitech C920 during Black Friday for $50. I think the regular price was around $80-100. Back then, that was THE webcam to get. Even almost ten years later, it remains a popular webcam, only replaced by the very similar C923. Since that webcam was so dominant, there was never really any other company trying to compete with it, so the whole industry has been in a bit of a lull.
On the other end of the spectrum, you have the professional caliber webcams, with the whole motorized base that can rotate and flip and comes with a remote and all the bells and whistles. However, these webcams typically cost north of $300, and many times go beyond $500, and are way past the budget of the everyday consumer.
So that brings us to this webcam, whose price is right in between at around $170-$200. So here is a webcam that’s higher quality than basic webcams, but not as professional caliber as those for companies. This is a 4K webcam with high resolution, and also a big sensor to collect more light. Images and videos appear clear, bright, saturated, and overall very high quality. The wide field of view is also great for when you want many people in the video chat, or show the other side where you are at or what you are doing. Lighting is one of the paramount qualities in imaging, and this webcam totally succeeds. The sensor is made by Sony, who makes pretty much all of the premium cameras in the flagship smartphones that you are using nowadays.
The price point is a weird spot to be in, as for the everyday consumer, they might browse around and find the Logitech, or even some generic knockoff, and just buy that one without even giving this a chance just glancing at its price. Therefore, it appeals mostly to people who actually search for it (“4K webcam”). So if you are one of those people who loves high-tech gadgets like me, then I fully recommend this webcam to you – you will not be disappointed by its quality. However, for the rest – do you really NEED a 4K webcam? No, you do not, and this webcam will not be for you.
BTW – I just realized something. They should also make another version that works as a webcam, but also add the feature for it to record videos separately/independently, like a GoPro, so it can double its functions and therefore would make it a much more versatile and desirable camera.
This is my initial review for the Yealink UVC30 Teams Certified Webcam, and I’ll continue updating it as I use it.
Superb webcam, it’s by far the best webcam I’ve owned to date, and I’ve owned pretty expensive ones, from $100 to $600 webcams, this webcam ticked all the check marks to me, 4K check, amazing picture quality, Check amazing face tracking, check amazing windows hello infrared login check, amazing build quality, check and check very easy to use and very easy to setup, everything about it feels premium and screams quality, came very well packed and there was no hard plastic packaging to fight with, which is always a plus. Arrived with no damage what so ever. Worked as intended, no hiccups or issues, been using it almost daily and it feels very durable and feels like will last me till eternity and I highly recommend it.
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When I initially saw this item available I was skeptical, since the price was quite high at about $189 (although I see that there is a $40 clippable coupon for it right now). I was looking for a decent webcam for home office use, and this seemed to fit the bill, other than the ultrawide field of view. I don’t really need a super-wide viewing angle, but I thought I would give it a try regardless…
The box it came in was very basic with a foam insert for protection, a USB-A to USB-C adapter, and a A flip up privacy cover. This cover uses a plastic frame that has 3 small peel/stick adhesive tabs to attach it to the front of the “barrel” of the camera housing, and the cover pivots up/down to cover the entire front lens surface. I will reserve judgement on this cover, as I am suspicious of how well those adhesive tabs hold up over time — especially accounting for the fact that this camera gets warm while plugged in (see comment on this later).
When I first set it up, I connected it to a USB-C port on my computer (using the included USB-A to USB-C adapter), and I used the Windows Camera app to see the video feed (after clicking the icon to “flip” to the next camera, as it defaulted to my internal laptop camera). FOV was quite wide as expected.
I had seen that there was some software available for it to customize settings, and it appeared to be called “Yealink connect”. I searched for this on google, and was directed to the yealink.com web site, and I found that the actual name is “Yealink USB Connect”. I downloaded this software, installed it, and opened it up to find a lot of customizable settings. There is no mention of this in the packaging or documentation that was in the box, but it is a MUST for the best user experience.
I was relieved to see a Field of View setting option, which lets you choose from 70 deg, 90 deg, and 120 deg. When choosing the 70 degree option, it crops into a more typical FOV for a webcam. 90 degrees is a bit wider getting a slightly larger view of you and the room, and the 120 degree option is the max angle, which grabs the majority of my office (with a little bit of “fish-eye” effect). There is another option available when the 120 degree FOV is chosen — “Auto Framing”. This appears to automatically zoom in on whatever it thinks is the right target — which in my case is me, of course. It does a pretty good job of this, but doesn’t respond instantly if I was to shift around (left/right) in my chair. When it auto-frames to me, it looks like it is picking a FOV somewhere between the 70 and 90 degree values — at least at my normal seated distance from the camera (about 3 feet).
This settings app also shows a live view of the camera feed so you can observe the changes you are making. However, if another application is already using the camera, you won’t see the live feed in the settings app (but it WILL update in whatever app you were viewing the camera in). Settings also “stick” after clicking the “Save” button in the app, so choosing the 120 degree FOV with auto framing turned on will function in whatever app uses the camera (MS Teams, MS Camera, etc).
There are a lot of other image adjustment options in the app, grouped by tabs. The following are the available settings on each tab (tab name listed first):
Field of View: Field of View, Auto Framing
Exposure: Exposure Mode, Exposure Compensation, Flicker, Gain Limit, Wide Dynamic Range, Metering
Image Settings: Display Mode, Saturation, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, 2D noise reduction level
White Balance: White Balance Mode
Other Settings: Camera Pan Direction, Detect Number of Faces, Reset Camera
NOTE: A screen grab of the Yealink USB Connect application is attached (image is black because I had the privacy cover closed!)
The camera itself is also claimed to be Windows Hello certified, which means it can be used for facial recognition to sign into your computer. I was able to get this to work on my personal laptop (plugged into monitors with the laptop lid closed), but it took some tinkering to make it work. After researching online for “no Windows Hello camera found”, I found that there was a registry change suggested, which I did, and then rebooted to find that it was detected after that. Unfortunately, I can’t say for sure if the registry change was really required. It may have just needed to be rebooted after the installation of the camera for it to register it with Windows Hello. If you have any trouble with this, try a simple reboot with the camera connected to see if that resolves the issue.
One thing that might be worth noting is that the camera itself gets quite warm to the touch when it is plugged in — even when it isn’t actively being used. I used a cheap IR thermometer and pointed it at the top of the metal housing and it reads around 120F. Pointing it at the top of the monitor, immediately to the side of the camera reads temps around 75-80F. This could be completely normal for this, as there may be some processing going on internally that generates some extra heat, but I wanted to mention it as the only thing that struck me as a bit odd.
My observations in using this camera so far is that it is of very high quality. The images look much better than the cheap cameras I have had in the past, and to be perfectly honest it is probably overkill for what I am using it for — single user mode. This would work well for a small conference room with its wide field of view. I am basically using just a small fraction of the capabilities. I have used it in MS Teams with no issues. I give it a full 5 stars based on the image quality and the wider capabilities of the camera that I will likely never use. I think it would work well for a Zoom “family meeting” where you want to have all the family members in frame for a call with the grandparents, if you set everyone up at a reasonable distance from the camera.
I had another camera and had constant high CPU and Memory use when using Teams. I found this via Microsoft Support, it was on the list of tested cameras for Teams. I purchased it with low expectations, but have been happily surprised. CPU is down to 30% or so, and Memory is about 650MB. Definitely worth the price because I can now actually do work while on Teams meetings.
it is a 4k camera and the picture quality is good, but keep in mind, it won’t do 1080 at 60 fps (or at least i can’t seem to get it to do that), and despite the 4k resolution, the quality of the image has a lot to do with the size of the image sensor and light available. So don’t think a 4k camera is inherently better than a camera with a lower resolution with a better size CMOS sensor.
This is a premium USB web camera that boasts a high definition image and wide angle lens. It looks very modern – a cylinder with notch in it, where it sits on the monitor. The mount itself is very well designed – it folds out to hold the camera in place well, while making it easy to adjust the angle. There is even a standard threaded mount for putting the camera on a tripod. Included in the box is a USB-A to USB-C adapter and a hinged privacy cover that attaches to the camera.
The image is very sharp, with fine detail – individual hairs are easy to see. Exposure in daylight works well – skin tones reproduce well, if a bit bright. In more subdued light the image still looks good – with well rendered color and exposure. The wide angle lens is really quite good, and has the benefit of not just showing more side-to-side, but also top to bottom. The web cam works on both Windows and Mac.
Overall I am impressed with this web camera. The exposure is typically good and colors are bright. It steps up my game in online conferencing sessions, and the wide angle lens keeps me in the frame. It’s a very nice camera.
Really happy with the picture and convenience of this camera. So far have done a few teams calls and picture is great. It does have I mic but I have not used. Windows hello setup worked great but it did require a reboot.
Awesome webcam! Tried 6 different cameras before i bought this one…better then most webcam out there
At the current price ($85) this web camera is on the pricier end of the scale for its class. It does come with some rather nice features, like the built -in lens cover for privacy and its omni-directional microphone. Of course if you are using a headset for you meetings, that may not be so useful, but if not, it is likely a much better microphone than is available out of the box on your machine. The digital zoom is a nice feature, as is the width of the camera lens capture area. Being able to turn the camera itself on its bracket is a nice feature meaning you are not limited to a static facing of the camera. Additionally, the ability to use the bracket in different configurations so that you do not have to hang it off the top of a monitor is a useful thing as well. The pickup is good in low light as well as bright light from what I have seen thus far. Overall, I am extremely happy with this and am glad I got it.