HP 435 Fhd Webcam: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

An entry-level 1080p webcam with a 2 MP sensor, 85° field of view, dual noise-reducing microphones, auto focus, a privacy shutter, and plug-and-play UVC 1.1 support on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS. Check the exact model name and product number (77B10AA#ABA) before buying, since HP’s 320/620/625/965 lines and the Microsoft Teams “HP 430/435” listing can be confused with it.

Strengths

Plug-and-play UVC 1.1 on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS with no driver software needed.
Auto focus plus automatic light and color correction.
Dual noise-reducing microphones.
Integrated privacy shutter.
360° swivel and 15° tilt for flexible framing.
Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Chromebook certification.

Weaknesses

No frame rate, sensor size, aperture or low-light metric is published.
HP’s own review set is very small, so owner evidence is thin.
One third-party review noted initial connectivity issues.
Tripod support is listed but no tripod is included.
The HP store page once showed a $0.00 price, so no reliable retail price was retrieved.
No independent instrumented test of this exact model was retrieved.

Verified specifications

Model	HP 435 FHD Webcam, product number 77B10AA#ABA.
Sensor	Omnivision OV2735, 2 MP.
Video	FHD 1080p.
Focus	auto focus.
Diagonal field of view	85°.
Microphone	dual noise-reducing.
Special features	tripod mount, integrated privacy shutter, auto light correction, image correction.
UVC compliance	UVC 1.1.
Certified collaboration software	Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Works with Chromebook.
Connection	wired USB Type-A.
Tilt	15°.
Swivel	360°.
Cable length	1.5 m.
Minimum system requirement	USB 2.0 Type-A.
Sustainable impact	65% post-consumer recycled plastic; outside box and corrugated cushions 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; plastic-free packaging.
Dimensions	3.22 × 2.15 × 2 in.
Weight	0.28 lb.
In the box	webcam, quick start guide, warranty card, travel pouch.
Warranty	one-year limited.
Return policy	returns and exchanges up to 30 days from delivery, with a possible 15% restocking fee.
Tripod	not included.

Full research notes and sources

What the spec sheet leaves out

HP’s page does not state frame rate, sensor size, aperture or any low-light performance metric, and automatic lighting and color correction is described without a quantitative measure. No independent lab test of this exact model was retrieved; pages from Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET and PCMag were not successfully retrieved, and RTINGS lists no webcam category.

Compatibility and setup

UVC 1.1 means plug-and-play on Windows 10/11, macOS 10.10 or later and Chrome OS with a USB 2.0 Type-A port. HP lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Works with Chromebook certification. Microsoft Teams catalogs the device as “HP 430/435 FHD Webcam,” so verify by product number 77B10AA#ABA rather than the Teams listing name.

Reliability and ownership

HP provides a one-year limited warranty. HP.com accepts returns and exchanges up to 30 days from delivery, with a possible 15% restocking fee. No consumables, subscription software or driver is required; a tripod is not included and would be an extra cost if needed. No parts or repair information for this exact model was retrieved. No hardware failure reports (dead unit, focus failure, microphone failure) were read in the pages retrieved.

Is it worth it?

No reliable retail price was retrieved, so value thresholds cannot be set from the evidence read.

Which model this is

HP 435 FHD Webcam, product number 77B10AA#ABA, with an Omnivision OV2735 sensor. Distinct from HP’s 320/620/625/965 webcam lines and Poly Studio webcams, which appear on the same HP store pages. No hardware revisions or color variants are documented. Microsoft Teams lists it as “HP 430/435 FHD Webcam.”