Elgato Facecam MK.2 review

The Facecam MK.2 is Elgato's 1080p camera for streamers who care about smooth, clean video more than 4K. It records 1080p at 60 fps and adds HDR up to 1080p30 for high-contrast rooms. A Sony sensor behind a 24 mm equivalent f/2.4 prime lens is tuned for desk distances, and Elgato says it holds up in dim gaming rooms. Video goes to the computer uncompressed over USB 3.0, which reduces lag and compression artifacts, and the camera still works on USB 2.0 in MJPEG. A custom heat sink lets it run all day, a sliding shutter covers the lens, and the clamp sits low on the monitor for better eye contact. Elgato Studio adds manual ISO and shutter speed plus digital pan, tilt and zoom. Like the Facecam 4K, it has no microphone, and focus is fixed for 30 to 120 cm.

Who it is for

Streamers who want smooth, low-latency 1080p video and already own a microphone.

Price

$119.99 at Elgato's US store when checked.

$119.99 Facecam Premium 1080p60 Webcam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• 1080p at 60 fps with HDR up to 1080p30
• Sony sensor with a 24 mm equivalent f/2.4 prime lens
• Uncompressed video over USB 3.0, with USB-C to USB-C cable
• Built-in sliding privacy shutter
• ISO, shutter speed, pan, tilt and zoom in the Elgato Studio app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 60 fps for smooth motion on stream
• Strength: Uncompressed output for low latency
• Strength: Custom heat sink for all-day use
• Weakness: No built-in microphone
• Weakness: 1080p only, no 4K
• Weakness: Fixed focus works only from 30 to 120 cm

Key facts

• Max resolution: 1080p at 60 fps
• HDR: Up to 1080p30
• Field of view: Up to 84 degrees
• Aperture: f/2.4
• Mounting: Monitor clamp and 1/4 inch thread

Where it ranks

Elgato Facecam MK.2 is No. 6 in our Best Webcams verdict.