Webcams, ranked by critic score

6 ranked by critic score · 1 more not yet ranked · 53 professional reviews

Webcams for video calls, judged on image quality in normal room light, autofocus and the microphone.

Obsbot Meet SEImage: OBSBOT
The critics' pick

Obsbot Meet SE

87
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 83–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

4 professional reviewers tested the Obsbot Meet SE, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality.

The catch: The built-in microphone is weak and the mount is not sturdy.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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  1. 1
    Obsbot Meet SEImage: OBSBOT
    Obsbot Meet SETop pick, narrowly4 reviews · early score87
  2. 2
    Logitech MX BrioImage: Logitech
    Logitech MX BrioMost reviewed pick16 reviews84
  3. 3
    Insta360 Link 2Image: Insta360
    Insta360 Link 2Best for presenters9 reviews84
  4. 4
    Razer Kiyo V2Image: Razer
    Razer Kiyo V2Best value 4K webcam5 reviews82
  5. 5
    Logitech Brio 500Image: Logitech
    Logitech Brio 500Best for auto-framing10 reviews81
  6. 6
    Elgato Facecam MK.2Image: Elgato
    Elgato Facecam MK.2Best for streaming6 reviews81
The short answer

The highest-rated webcam so far, on an early score, is the Obsbot Meet SE: critic score 87 out of 100 from 4 reviews, 4 of them positive. Most praised: picture quality.

Early reads · 1 not yet ranked

Not ranked, listed A to Z. We publish a critic score once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist; with 2 or 3 we show a provisional average.

How we score →Only professional reviews, never shop or customer reviewsEvery score links to its sourceCommissions never change a score

Common questions

What is the best webcam?

Narrowly, the Obsbot Meet SE, with a critic score of 87 from 4 professional reviews. Most praised: picture quality.

Obsbot Meet SE vs Logitech MX Brio: which is better?

Critics score the Obsbot Meet SE 87 and the Logitech MX Brio 84. We list the Logitech MX Brio under “Most reviewed pick”. Its main drawback: expensive, and the built-in microphone is only decent.

Which webcams do critics disagree on?

The Insta360 Link 2 (scores from 60 to 90); The Elgato Facecam MK.2 (scores from 60 to 92).