Logitech C270 HD Webcam vs Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

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The Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech C270 HD Webcam at 4.7/10.

The Logitech C270 HD Webcam leads on microphone.

The Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam leads on picture quality and features and privacy.

They score the same on low light and compatibility and value.

Logitech C270 HD Webcam

4.7/10verdict: skip

The Logitech C270 is for people who want a simple USB webcam for video calls and nothing more. It suits a desk where setup should take seconds and the microphone has to do the job without a headset. It is a weaker fit if you need a sharp image, a privacy shutter or any control over focus.

Typically about £19.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech C920 is for people who want a simple USB webcam for video calls and streaming from a well-lit desk. It suits buyers who value easy setup and a sharp 1080p image over high frame rates. It is a weaker fit for dim rooms or anyone who wants to rely on the built-in microphones.

Typically about £49.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech C270 HD Webcam	Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
Picture quality	30%	4/10	6/10
Low light	20%	4/10	4/10
Features and privacy	20%	3/10	5/10
Microphone	15%	7/10	5/10
Compatibility and value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		4.7/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech C270 HD Webcam	Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
Resolution and frame rate	720p at 30 fps	1080p at 30fps or 720p at 30fps
Field of view	55° diagonal	78° diagonal, fixed
Focus and framing	Fixed focus	Autofocus
Microphone	Built-in mono, noise-reducing mic	Two microphones, one on either side of the camera, stereo
Privacy shutter	None	not listed
Connection	USB-A, plug-and-play, 1.5 m fixed cable	USB-A, 1.5 m (5 ft) cable

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech C270 HD Webcam

+ Easy setup and plug-and-play USB-A connection
+ Owners praise voice clarity from the built-in mic
+ Owners praise it for value for money
− 720p at 30 fps only, and owners report a soft image
− Fixed focus, no autofocus and no privacy shutter
− Colour shifts with room lighting; stand described as flimsy

Skip it if:

Anyone who wants a sharp 1080p picture for streaming or content work
Buyers who need autofocus, auto-framing or a built-in privacy shutter
Linux users who need confirmed support before buying

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Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

+ Easy setup and works out of the box
+ Sharp, colourful image in good light
+ Autofocus on a 1080p sensor
− Weak in dim rooms
− Capped at 30fps
− Bundled software reported as buggy

Skip it if:

Anyone working in a dim room without extra lighting
Streamers who want frame rates above 30fps
Buyers who want to rely on the built-in mics for daily calls

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