Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam (Black) Black

I've only been using this for a couple of months, but am very happy with the product overall.(I cannot think of anything bad to say about it.) Some of the best features are:picture quality is excellent (very crisp, with great color balance)wide viewing angle, making it more versatilefast auto-focusWorks well in lower lighting conditionssturdy/quality construction (quite heavy for its small size)compact and convenient

I purchased the C920 webcam to replace a C910. The C910 was a brilliant webcam and I had hopes for the C920 but sadly no. It doesn't come with any software and the Logitech site (rebranded Logi) is incredibly hard to negotiate. I have spent the best part of a day trying to find Logitech drivers for the webcam. Microsoft's default UVC drivers work but it's not clear what functionality you are missing when using them. Given that I don't have the correct drivers perhaps the following comments are not valid but that'sthe current situation:1. I'm not impressed with the video quality and not sure it's truly HD.2. Low light performance is poor.3. The picture is not stable, it flickers and 50% of the time reverts to black and white needing to exit the application (Zoom, ... MoreI purchased the C920 webcam to replace a C910. The C910 was a brilliant webcam and I had hopes for the C920 but sadly no. It doesn't come with any software and the Logitech site (rebranded Logi) is incredibly hard to negotiate. I have spent the best part of a day trying to find Logitech drivers for the webcam. Microsoft's default UVC drivers work but it's not clear what functionality you are missing when using them. Given that I don't have the correct drivers perhaps the following comments are not valid but that'sthe current situation:1. I'm not impressed with the video quality and not sure it's truly HD.2. Low light performance is poor.3. The picture is not stable, it flickers and 50% of the time reverts to black and white needing to exit the application (Zoom, OBS) and restarting the app.

Great webcam, owned for about 6 months so far - HD with decent FPS for the price range. Performs effectively the same functions (excluding a few) to the C922, but is more cost effective.The microphone is decent quality - perfectly fine to use for work meetings.Minor issue (that might be specific to my device) is that occasionally when restarting my computer, it doesn't recognize the webcam. If this happens to you, all you need to do it take the USB out and plug it back in - takes about 10 seconds. Other than that I have encountered no issues.

Frank's review of Logitech HD Pro C920 Full HD Webcam

Pros: Good quality picture. Clever versatile clamp. Works well with Logitech software (when you manage to locate it).Cons: Mics seem to produce boomy sound. Stand does not have horizontal any horizontal rotate when attached to top of monitor. Packaging does not contain any instructions, and just about mentions Logitech software that can be used with it, and the going to the URL mentioned is not very useful in finding this software.

Great all rounder

The wide angled lense manages to capture a lot without any fish-eye effect or distortion of the image. It's great in different lighting conditions and reacts quickly to changes in lighting. The audio that's picked up is crystal clear too. The only issue I've had is that the auto-focus makes a noise that is picked up on the audio. So sometimes the people on the other side of the video call hear clicking and it is normally caused by a bit of dust on the lense or if I'm not sat close enough to the camera it doesn't know quite what to focus on. So if you're not at your desk the auto focus can be a bit problematic as is the background clicking when it is focusing. But have to stress this happens occasionally under specific conditions and overall it is a great camera with ... MoreThe wide angled lense manages to capture a lot without any fish-eye effect or distortion of the image. It's great in different lighting conditions and reacts quickly to changes in lighting. The audio that's picked up is crystal clear too. The only issue I've had is that the auto-focus makes a noise that is picked up on the audio. So sometimes the people on the other side of the video call hear clicking and it is normally caused by a bit of dust on the lense or if I'm not sat close enough to the camera it doesn't know quite what to focus on. So if you're not at your desk the auto focus can be a bit problematic as is the background clicking when it is focusing. But have to stress this happens occasionally under specific conditions and overall it is a great camera with good image and sound quality. The mounting mechanism is solid and fits both the TV and PC monitors well. The mount can also be used to stand the camera on a flat surface so it's really versatile and well constructed.

If you want a webcam that'll do the job well for years, get a C920.

Logitech has released follow-ups to the C920 in the last few years, but it's a tough model to improve upon. Unless you really need 4k capture, or 1080p @ 60 fps (C920 tops out at 1080p @ 30fps, or 720p @ 60 fps), this is about the best model out there from any manufacturer. Since C920's have been out for years, they can be had pretty cheap (new or used), and with a Windows machine they're plug-and-play. I have no experience with MacOS (nor do I ever hope to). I have 2 of these; one that is a Carl Zeiss model and one that's a standard C920. I've never compared them, but I can tell you both work great. Logitech's free "Logi-Capture" software is outstanding also and works seamlessly with these models. If you need a web cam and want one that will do the job well for ... MoreLogitech has released follow-ups to the C920 in the last few years, but it's a tough model to improve upon. Unless you really need 4k capture, or 1080p @ 60 fps (C920 tops out at 1080p @ 30fps, or 720p @ 60 fps), this is about the best model out there from any manufacturer. Since C920's have been out for years, they can be had pretty cheap (new or used), and with a Windows machine they're plug-and-play. I have no experience with MacOS (nor do I ever hope to). I have 2 of these; one that is a Carl Zeiss model and one that's a standard C920. I've never compared them, but I can tell you both work great. Logitech's free "Logi-Capture" software is outstanding also and works seamlessly with these models. If you need a web cam and want one that will do the job well for years, get a C920.

Nick's review of Logitech HD Pro C920 Full HD Webcam

Pros: Works as expected, nice weight and feel but still holds well onto my monitor. The cable is a sensible length. The camera quality and audio quality are perfectly good especially at the price point.Cons: The Logitech "G-Hub" software is not great, it works ok for the camera but it's not much good for the other Logitech hardware I have (I have a wheel, a keyboard and a MX master mouse, all three require different software)The front face of the clip (holding the thing onto my monitor bezel) is a little large and if you have a very small bezel around your monitor, you will find that it covers a small amount of your screen. I solved this by putting a small bit of bluetak inside the monitor clip recess to pack the camera up slightly. B

Still Sets a High Bar for Quality in 2021

Recently, we bought the C920 for me, and moved our older C910 to the GF's laptop so she can do telemedicine video calls with a clearer image and better color than her laptop's built-in webcam. Been testing the C920 on my ACER laptop (with an Intel Core i5 dual-core cpu) and on our main PC (with an Intel Core i5 quad-core cpu). Happy to report it works equally well on both. The camera seems to have a chip inside which processes the video in H.264 format, so your computer's processor doesn't have to work hard to handle it. Good lighting is always the way to go with any webcam, yet the C920 can produce very acceptable results with less than ideal lighting. HINT: Set the background on your monitor screen to use it for lighting. In Windows, right-click on an empty area ... MoreRecently, we bought the C920 for me, and moved our older C910 to the GF's laptop so she can do telemedicine video calls with a clearer image and better color than her laptop's built-in webcam. Been testing the C920 on my ACER laptop (with an Intel Core i5 dual-core cpu) and on our main PC (with an Intel Core i5 quad-core cpu). Happy to report it works equally well on both. The camera seems to have a chip inside which processes the video in H.264 format, so your computer's processor doesn't have to work hard to handle it. Good lighting is always the way to go with any webcam, yet the C920 can produce very acceptable results with less than ideal lighting. HINT: Set the background on your monitor screen to use it for lighting. In Windows, right-click on an empty area of the screen and select "Personalize". In the new window select "Solid Color" and choose White or maybe amber if you want a warmer tint on your skin. Keep your video chat or other window fairly small so you're getting a lot of that screen lighting on your face. This is useful anytime, but especially at night, for example.Getting enough light on your face ensures that the webcam's auto-focus works properly. If you're sitting in poor light with a lamp somewhere behind you it makes auto-focus less effective. Remember, low light always reduces the webcam's frame rate so if you don't want jerky video put on some light!Regarding privacy, covering the lens is fine, but what about the microphones? If someone is hacking your camera they can still hear every word you say even if the lens is covered. There are a couple of options: 1. Unplug the webcam when it's not in use. 2. Disable the webcam and, separately, the microphone, in Device Manager.Just a word about Logitech's overall quality. Over the last 8 or 10 years we've owned a Quickcam Ultra Vision, a C270, a C525, and a C910. They're all still in good working order. Even the ancient little low-res ball shaped Quickcam still works. The point is Logitech quality is reliably good. The C910 has the Zeiss glass lens + stereo mics and produces high quality results in any decent lighting situation. The current C920 is very similar and uses H.264 format for quality and acceptable file size. The C920 also has a wider field of view.What about their Logitech Capture software app? It has all the usual adjustments plus picture-in-picture controls, chroma key, and more. Definitely worth a look if you're not quite ready for OBS or others.If you have a special need there are more expensive webcams that offer 60 frames-per-second or even 4K resolution (Logitech Brio springs to mind here). If that's you, be prepared to optimize your system with some pro-quality lighting, microphone, background, etc.Ultimately, Logitech C920 remains the most popular choice in high quality webcams even after eight years on the market. Time tested and approved.

Superb build quality, sharp natural detailed image and great low light performance.

I am so glad I waited in order to get this webcam. Granted it's a lot more expensive than the many advertised that look similar or give similar specs. However from the moment you open the packaging, the quality of construction of this camera speaks for itself. Solid metal, soft plastics, a versatile but well made bracket including tripod mount, stereo mics, clear film protecting not just the front transparent window but even the shiny gloss plastics. It's a lot smaller than I expected, just an inch or so high and maybe 5 inches wide. It feels pretty solid though but it is quite light. The cable length is generous, maybe 1.5m? There's no software though or instructions in the box, but on a Mac with OSX catalina it was plug and play, it just worked straight out the ... MoreI am so glad I waited in order to get this webcam. Granted it's a lot more expensive than the many advertised that look similar or give similar specs. However from the moment you open the packaging, the quality of construction of this camera speaks for itself. Solid metal, soft plastics, a versatile but well made bracket including tripod mount, stereo mics, clear film protecting not just the front transparent window but even the shiny gloss plastics. It's a lot smaller than I expected, just an inch or so high and maybe 5 inches wide. It feels pretty solid though but it is quite light. The cable length is generous, maybe 1.5m? There's no software though or instructions in the box, but on a Mac with OSX catalina it was plug and play, it just worked straight out the box. I did though download the Logitech Capture and Camera Settings software from the Logitech website which enables you to adjust the resolution, zoom and pan, adjust colour, temperature, sharpness and so on. Compared to the built in 720p camera on my iMac this is noticeably improved, excellent picture quality, natural colours, excellent low light performance and autofocusing. It's nice that you can disabled the autofocus with the app and manually focus if required. Although I don't tend to use the built in mics, theydo sound great and in stereo. Excellent wide view, no visible distortion and works equally well on the Windows 10 PC with Teams - again no software installation required. Definitely a class leading webcam and really pleased.

Unusable after one meeting

Do not buy this camera, and if you do save the box and receipt if you need to return it. I tested this camera via testwebcam online and it looked perfect. I used it exactly one time for a teams meeting that lasted 2 hrs - 100 mins into it, I started to get purple glitchy lines. Before the hour and half mark, the 100 min mark, everything was great, crisp picture, wide angle, great colors and no lagging.I researched what was causing this and I uninstalled and reinstalled, I tried it on another computer, on a different USB port, and if anything it was even worse. I really wish I had saved everything so I can return it for something else because I need this for my desktop for classes, but alas. I have logitech mouses and keyboards, but I'm beginning to question if I ... MoreDo not buy this camera, and if you do save the box and receipt if you need to return it. I tested this camera via testwebcam online and it looked perfect. I used it exactly one time for a teams meeting that lasted 2 hrs - 100 mins into it, I started to get purple glitchy lines. Before the hour and half mark, the 100 min mark, everything was great, crisp picture, wide angle, great colors and no lagging.I researched what was causing this and I uninstalled and reinstalled, I tried it on another computer, on a different USB port, and if anything it was even worse. I really wish I had saved everything so I can return it for something else because I need this for my desktop for classes, but alas. I have logitech mouses and keyboards, but I'm beginning to question if I should remain committed to buying their products...