Home / Webcam reviews / Elgato Facecam
Review · updated Oct 2026
Elgato Facecam review: best for streaming
Written by the webcamtests.wiki team.
Our take
Buy it if you stream. Skip it if you only need a webcam for meetings.
- Resolution
- 1080p, 60 fps
- Connection
- USB
- Software
- Elgato Camera Hub
- Good for
- Streaming
Where to buy
Check today’s price on Amazon. We do not show prices because they change daily.
View on AmazonWho it is for
Streamers and creators.
The Facecam targets streamers: 60 fps video and manual control of the picture through its own software. It is more than most people need for calls, and a good match for a streaming desk.
In three steps
- 01Install the manufacturer app for full controls.
- 02Lock exposure and white balance once your light is set.
- 03Run the free webcam test to check frame rate.
What works
- + 60 fps
- + Manual picture controls
What doesn’t
- – Needs its own software to get the most from it