Redragon GW800 1080P Webcam: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-11-04
Summary
The camera struggles in low light, produces white grain, and has a mounting clip called sketchy by owners. It costs nothing to keep running yearly, as it has no consumables and is USB-powered. At or below $30 it is a fair buy for a 1080p/30fps webcam with a dual mic in bright rooms.
Common problems and fixes
- Mounting clip — described as “kind of sketchy” by one owner; no fix mentioned, but a desk arm or small tripod is recommended [6].
- Microphone background noise — one owner reports background noise from the mic when first plugged in, fixable in app settings [5].
- Fixed focus — the lens stays fixed from 50 cm to infinity; nothing sharpens if you move closer [1].
- No privacy shutter — the lens has no cover for privacy [1].
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported.
Yearly running cost
No recurring costs: the camera is USB-powered and has no consumables. Not enough data on electricity usage.
When it is a good buy
- At or below about $30: fair for a fixed-focus 1080p/30fps webcam with a dual mic.
- $31-40: acceptable but unremarkable; the listed price of $36.99 is in this range.
- Above about $45: weak value given the critical Tom’s Hardware verdict and low-light complaints. Redragon shop listed $36.99 in November 2026 with a 15% code advertised [1]. Owners paid about $50 in 2021 [5].
The Logitech C920 is a better choice if you need verified microphone quality or better low-light performance [3]. The Redragon GW800-2/Hitman 2 is a different model and not covered here.