Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam vs Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM

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The Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam and Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM both score 5.4/10 overall.

The Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam leads on compatibility and value.

The Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM leads on low light.

They score the same on picture quality, features and privacy and microphone.

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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Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech C922 Pro HD Stream suits people who want a wired 1080p webcam with autofocus for calls and streaming. It offers a 60 fps mode at 720p for smoother motion. It is less suited to anyone who wants a built-in privacy shutter or a tripod in the box.

Typically about £60.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam	Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM
Picture quality	30%	6/10	6/10
Low light	20%	4/10	5/10
Features and privacy	20%	5/10	5/10
Microphone	15%	5/10	5/10
Compatibility and value	15%	7/10	6/10
Overall		5.4/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam	Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM
Resolution and frame rate	1080p at 30fps or 720p at 30fps	1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps
Field of view	78° diagonal, fixed	78° diagonal
Focus and framing	Autofocus	Autofocus with glass lens
Microphone	Two microphones, one on either side of the camera, stereo	Two omni-directional microphones
Privacy shutter	not listed	No privacy shutter (sold separately)
Connection	USB-A, 1.5 m (5 ft) cable	USB-A 2.0, 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

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Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM

+ 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps
+ Autofocus with a glass lens
+ Bus-powered, so no separate power supply
− No built-in privacy shutter
− Tripod not included

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a built-in privacy shutter
Anyone who needs auto-framing or other smart tracking features
Users who want a tripod included in the box

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