Elgato Facecam Neo
By Elgato · Webcams · Desk & Streaming Setup · More from Elgato
- 1080p60 max resolution (MJPG)
- CMOS sensor 1/2.9 in
- f/2.0 aperture
- 77° field of view
- 88 x 32 x 40 mm dimensions (without mount)
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Summary
A 1080p60 USB webcam for buyers who already have a microphone and want smoother motion than 30 fps models. Check your lighting before you buy: image quality drops in low light and in bright, overexposed scenes.
Strengths
- 1080p at 60 fps gives smoother motion than 30 fps webcams.
- Plug-and-play UVC works on Windows, macOS and iPadOS.
- Camera Hub manual controls save to onboard memory.
- Physical privacy shutter on top.
- Light and portable at 80 g without the mount.
- MSRP is $59.99, down from a $99.99 launch price.
Weaknesses
- No built-in microphone; a separate mic is required.
- Very noisy image in low light.
- Blown highlights in bright or overexposed scenes.
- Distracting autofocus during use.
- Short, stiff fixed cable may not reach a desktop under a desk.
- Plastic, cheap feel per one reviewer.
Verified specifications
| Model | Elgato Facecam Neo, SKU 10WAE9901. |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/2.9-inch CMOS. |
| Aperture | f/2.0. |
| Field of view | 77 degrees. |
| Focus | autofocus, 30 cm to infinity. |
| Focal length | 26 mm full-frame equivalent. |
| Resolutions (MJPG) | 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30. |
| HDR | yes, via Camera Hub; enables 1080p30. |
| Microphone | none. |
| Connection | fixed USB-C cable, USB 2.0 or later, UVC 1.5. |
| Mounting | 1/4-inch thread; detachable monitor clamp included. |
| Onboard memory | settings persist to the device. |
| Privacy shutter | physical sliding shutter on top. |
| System requirements | macOS 13.3 or newer, iPadOS 17 or newer, or Windows 11 (64-bit); USB 2.0 or later. |
| Dimensions | 88 × 32 × 40 mm (3.5 × 1.3 × 1.6 in) without mount. |
| Weight | 80 g without mount; 110 g with mount. |
| Cable length | 140 cm (55 in) per manufacturer. |
| Power | USB bus-powered. |
| In the box | camera with fixed braided USB-C cable and detachable monitor mount. |
| Not included | microphone, USB-A adapter, tripod. |
Full research notes and sources
Smooth motion and setup
At 1080p60 the Neo shows less motion blur than 30 fps webcams, and setup is plug-and-play over UVC. Camera Hub adds manual focus, exposure, white balance, HDR and digital zoom/pan/tilt on Windows and macOS; those settings persist in onboard memory, so the camera keeps them on iPadOS and other UVC platforms. HDR improves light and color balance but drops the frame rate to 1080p30, and digital zoom and pan/tilt reduce resolution.
Low light and bright scenes
Independent reviewers found the image fairly sharp in good light but very noisy in low light, with cool and washed-out auto exposure. In bright or overexposed scenes highlights blow out. Low-light video shows grain and artifacting but balanced color. The 1/2.9-inch sensor is smaller than the MK.2’s 1/2.5-inch sensor, which offsets the brighter f/2.0 aperture.
MSRP is $59.99, down from a $99.99 launch price. At that price it is a reasonable budget buy for 1080p60 with autofocus, HDR, a privacy shutter and Camera Hub controls, if you accept no microphone and noisy low-light video. At $79.99 to $99.99 value is fair to weak: reviewers preferred the Obsbot Tiny SE at $79 for better image quality, a microphone and mechanical tracking. Above $99.99 it is weak value for a 1080p60 webcam without a microphone. A separate microphone is effectively required; Elgato’s Wave Neo microphone costs $90, more than the webcam.
Which model this is
This page covers the entry model of Elgato’s Neo webcam line, SKU 10WAE9901, sold as a single white unit with a fixed USB-C cable and detachable monitor mount. It is not the Facecam, Facecam 4K, Facecam Pro or Facecam MK.2. The Amazon listing for this unit is ASIN B0CVYHHDLD. No documented hardware revision or color variant was found in the sources read.
Sources
Manufacturer:
Independent reviews:
- PCMag: Elgato FaceCam Neo Review
- How-To Geek: Elgato Facecam Neo Review
- Tom’s Hardware: Elgato Facecam Neo Review
Owner reports:
- No verified owner threads were found for the exact model.
