Facecam MK.2 vs C920e Comparison

Compare Facecam MK.2 vs C920e side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Editor's pick
Elgato Facecam MK.2
Facecam MK.2
Logitech C920e
C920e

At a Glance

Facecam MK.2

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a 1080p webcam built for streaming and recording. It has a Sony STARVIS 1/2.5-inch sensor, the Elgato Prime Lens (f/2.4, fixed focus) and an 84° field of view.

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Best For
Streamers
Res.
1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
View
84°
Autofocus
No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)
Low Light
—
Mics
—
Shutter
—
Connect
USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)
C920e

The Logitech C920e is the business version of the long-running C920. It records 1080p at 30 fps with a 3 MP sensor, autofocus, a glass lens and a 78° field of view.

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Best For
IT fleets
Res.
1080p
View
78°
Autofocus
Yes
Low Light
Yes (RightLight 2, for low light)
Mics
Stereo
Shutter
Yes (attachable privacy shutter)
Connect
USB-A

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Facecam MK.27.7/10 Leads
  • C920e7.4/10

Image Quality

  • Facecam MK.26.3/10
  • C920e7.3/10 Leads

Low-Light Performance

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • C920e8.0/10

Field of View & Framing

  • Facecam MK.27.0/10 Leads
  • C920e6.0/10

Microphone

  • Facecam MK.2—
  • C920e7.0/10

Build & Privacy

  • Facecam MK.28.0/10
  • C920e8.3/10 Leads

Connection & Software

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • C920e8.0/10

Why Facecam MK.2 Beats C920e (and Vice Versa)

Why Facecam MK.2 beats C920e

  • Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better field of view & framing: 7.0 vs 6.0 out of 10
  • Better connection & software: 9.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Max Resolution: 1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0) vs 1080p
  • Max Frame Rate: 60 (1080p), 120 (720p) vs 30 fps
  • Field of View: 84° vs 78°

Why C920e beats Facecam MK.2

  • Better image quality: 7.3 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Autofocus: Yes vs No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Facecam MK.2C920e
Best ForStreamersIT fleets

Image

Facecam MK.2C920e
Max Resolution1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0) Better1080p
Max Frame Rate60 (1080p), 120 (720p) Better30 fps
SensorSony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS—
Megapixels—3 MP
Field of View84° Better78°
AutofocusNo (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)Yes Better
Light Correction—Yes (RightLight 2, for low light)
Digital Zoom—1 x
Aperturef/2.4—

Audio

Facecam MK.2C920e
Microphones—Stereo
Mic Range—1 m

Design & Privacy

Facecam MK.2C920e
Privacy Shutter—Yes (attachable privacy shutter)
Mounting—Universal clip (laptops, LCDs, monitors)
Tripod Thread1/4 in threadTripod-ready clip
Weight90 g Better162 g
Dimensions84 x 38 x 61 mm94 x 43.3 x 71 mm (with clip)

Connectivity

Facecam MK.2C920e
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed) BetterUSB-A
Cable Length—1.5 m
Operating SystemsWindows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+—
UVCUVC 1.5—

In the Box

Facecam MK.2C920e
Warranty—3-year limited hardware

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Facecam MK.2, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
  • Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
  • Choose C920e for iT fleets.

Pros and Cons

Facecam MK.2

PROS

  • Uncompressed 1080p60 over USB 3.0
  • Sony STARVIS sensor
  • 720p120 for smooth motion
  • Light at 90 g

CONS

  • Fixed focus (30-120 cm)
  • No built-in mic listed

C920e

PROS

  • 3-year limited warranty
  • Autofocus with glass lens
  • USB-A for older PCs
  • Attachable privacy shutter

CONS

  • No HDR or 4K
  • USB-A only

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Quick Verdict

  • Facecam MK.2 7.7Best overallLeads in Low-Light Performance, Field of View & Framing, Connection & Software
  • C920e 7.4Leads in Image Quality, Build & Privacy