I've used Logitech's C920 for years for its simplicity and image quality; the C920 is my favorite webcam for streaming and for office conferencing, but I've always been frustrated by its inability to mount it in various positions on the monitor bezel. The new StreamCam webcam that Logitech announced today has everything the C920 has, but at a much higher price.

It can be mounted horizontally or vertically, can rotate on multiple axes, and can be tilted at a 90-degree angle. If you prefer to mount the StreamCam on a tabletop tripod rather than a monitor, a second mounting base is included and is fully supported by XSplit and OBS. The StreamCam also features auto-framing and image stabilization to reduce camera shake if you accidentally hit your knee on the desk.

This is just the beginning of the StreamCam's appeal, but of course it doesn't come cheap: at $170, it costs $100 more than the C920 and $70 more than the C922 or Razer's Kiyo. (If you buy the StreamCam from Logitech's website, it comes with a free three-month XSplit Premium subscription.)

The C920 is also available for $399, which is $399 more than the C920 and $399 more than the Razer Kiyo.

The specs are outlined below: [Compared to the C920, C922, and Razer's Kiyo, the StreamCam can stream at faster frame rates and higher resolutions and of course has vertical video, dual axis mounting, and no other webcam has There is an option to use the built-in microphone in dual mono mode.

But what catches the eye here is the f-number; f/2.0 is the maximum aperture f-number, so the StreamCam produces decent images even in low light. I did a quick test under soft indoor lighting, and the resulting image was both bright and balanced. However, you might want to consider getting a good secondary light source if you don't already have one; unlike Razer's Kiyo, the StreamCam does not have a built-in light. Without a good light source, the frame rate may drop as the aperture needs to be opened wider to let in more light. If frame rate is more important than exposure, perfect 60 fps may not be possible in very low light situations.

StreamCam also chooses to use a USB-C connection instead of USB-A. Most motherboards have USB-C ports, so this is not a major issue if you have a motherboard manufactured in the last few years, but if you do not have a USB-C port, you can still use Logitech's new webcam. 4K like the Brio option, but it doesn't always make sense to stream in 4K.

Logitech has also revamped its capture software, including a dark mode, new scene effects, and live text overlay. The software also allows users to adjust white balance and other image settings, as well as prioritize frame rate and exposure. However, to access some scene effects, you must create a free account with Logitech Capture and sign in. The software can be downloaded for free here. (MacOS support will be available soon.)

We are currently working on a full review of StreamCam and will publish it soon. However, if you want to get it now, and you live in the US, France, Germany, UK, Spain, or Italy, you can get it here.