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Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam vs Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam at 5.4/10.

The Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam leads on features and privacy.

They score the same on picture quality, low light, microphone and compatibility and value.

Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech C920s is a plain 1080p USB webcam for people who want a camera for calls and basic streaming. It suits anyone who wants a physical privacy shutter and simple setup on Windows, macOS or ChromeOS. It fits a well-lit desk better than a dim room.

Typically about £84.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech C920 HD Pro WebcamLogitech C920s PRO HD Webcam
Picture quality30%6/106/10
Low light20%4/104/10
Features and privacy20%5/106/10
Microphone15%5/105/10
Compatibility and value15%7/107/10
Overall5.4/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech C920 HD Pro WebcamLogitech C920s PRO HD Webcam
Resolution and frame rate1080p at 30fps or 720p at 30fps1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps
Field of view78° diagonal, fixed78° diagonal, fixed
Focus and framingAutofocusAutofocus, five-element glass lens
MicrophoneTwo microphones, one on either side of the camera, stereoTwo built-in stereo mics, one on either side of the lens, range up to 1 m
Privacy shutternot listedPrivacy shutter over the lens
ConnectionUSB-A, 1.5 m (5 ft) cableUSB-A, 1.5 m cable

Strengths and weaknesses

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
Read the full Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam review ›

Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

  • + Physical privacy shutter over the lens
  • + Easy setup across Windows, macOS and ChromeOS
  • + Owners praise the clear picture
  • − Owners report grain in low light
  • − Capped at 30fps in both modes
  • − Software described as limited or unreliable

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who work in dim rooms and can't add lighting
  • Streamers who want frame rates above 30fps
  • Buyers who want auto-framing or a variable field of view
Read the full Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam review ›

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