Best WebCams in the UK

If you're looking for an ultra-sleek, precise, and affordable webcam from a trustworthy manufacturer, you should definitely consider the Logitech C920 model. Well, the first thing that turned our attention was the number of megapixels it boasts. Fifteen million points together with a neat glass lens enable Full HD video calling and recording to bring customers an enjoyable experience. With that, it can record and stream video at up to 30 frames per second. These specs make it far better than typical built-in cameras on laptops. The colours appear much more vibrant and the image sharper.

What's more, the field of view here is noticeably better too. Actually, the Logitech C920 offers a 78-degree field of view and captures the background pretty well, so it's a solid choice for family video calls when you need to fit a couple of people in a single video frame. Yet, if you need more focus, you can easily narrow down the field of view or reduce the resolution up to standard 720p at 30fps.

The thing that this webcam does itself is adjusting the focus whenever you shift around your desk. Also, it's able to maintain image clarity even in dim environments owing to the proprietary Logitech’s RightLight 2 technology that automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, and colour settings according to the ambient light. However, if you'd like to customise the image on your own, you can set digital zoom, focus, exposure, brightness, contrast, sharpness, white balance, and saturation using a handy slider.

WebCams usually look somewhat uniform. They're compact devices and, generally speaking, people do not pay that much attention towards these devices' aesthetics, so the people behind them usually construct these cameras a little bland-looking, which is not a huge tragedy, but we can appreciate a model that looks as great is it works. Cue the Papalook PA452, a model that embodies that we've just described.

Starting with aesthetics, this camera looks quite unlike most webcams that we've seen, and even more different from the ones we've listed here. While most are adopting plastic, pairing a glass lens with an ABS body, this one is constructed from a transparent glass through and through, with an aluminium alloy bracket being the one exception to the glass profile.

Considering the see-through glass approach, you'd expect that the housing would be susceptible to scratches and a fingerprint magnet, but this is not quite the case, which's a pleasant surprise. No, despite its somewhat fragile appearance, this 1080 webcam is tough as nails and twice as durable (by webcam standards), so you can rotate and fiddle with the camera knowing that there's very little chance you might damage the lens.

Would you ever believe that it would be possible to communicate with your friends, relatives or colleagues from abroad in a real time mode and see them just as if they were right in front of you? With the invention of a webcam, it’s become a reality. But not all webcams are created equal and not all are able to compete with this affordable yet effective model from Logitech. Simplicity and high-quality tech are what make this web camera so much attractive to customers worldwide.

After a quick installation, you will feel free to experience the joy of cyber communication. The webcam is compatible with all popular messaging applications such as Skype, Google Hangouts, Yahoo, Messenger, and others. Don't be misled by the fact that its quality is only 3 megapixels – you will be totally satisfied with good video and photos. Thanks to Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology, your video will be smoother with richer colours and clearer sounds. Plus, Logitech developed special software (available at logitech.com/downloads), which can improve picture quality even more: RightLight option comes in handy when lighting conditions are poor, and RightSound ensures that the background noises are reduced to none. Also, you can make your chats much funnier by sharing the effects from Logitech Video app and adding animated avatars and faces between the lines with your friends.

TeckNet is a flagship brand that has been specialising in high-quality electronic products for many years. With that, it offers cameras for very competitive price tags and this model is a good example. For less than £30, it's a great budget-friendly model with a 1080P HD resolution and a natural, fluent video experience. It's made with a decent 2-million pixel image sensor chip to deliver rich videos with great colour accuracy. Actually, the video quality is fantastic with a good focal range, constant focus, and no lags.

Yet, while it can be hard to surprise PC users with Full HD resolution, the TeckNet webcam really shines when it comes to image quality in low light conditions. Unlike many other models on the market, this one is featured with the built-in 3-level adjustable fill light. And by touching the sensor switch on the top of the cam, you can choose between 3 LED light modes - low, medium, and high. The Camera instantly responds to your touch, helping you to achieve the ideal brightness and get the best picture regardless of the surrounding lighting conditions.

Besides that, the TeckNet camera has a 360° horizontal rotation function and supports angle correction. It can be rotated 360° horizontally and 50° up and down, while the 90° wide viewing angle ensures distortion-free image and lets you accommodate more participants in your video calls.

The TedGem N22 is not the biggest gem within this price bracket but the device comes pretty close. Sure, the camera looks somewhat boring, although the front is smooth and quite sleek too. But you'll unlikely look boring on this camera and this is what matters more. From the camera decomposition viewpoint, the DSP and the aperture are nothing to write home about but the seven-element glass glens is a whole different story.

This lens will make sure that the colours look authentic and that the visuals come out with precise image expression so that you can stream diagrams, graphs, and different charts knowing that your point is coming across. Encasing the lens, you'll find the protective shell that's almost immune to scratches and will shield the lens from dust and moisture. At the same time, the shell's basically transparent, which means you do not have to worry about image definition.

Even then, you can make an argument that the brilliant lens is only playing second fiddle to the device's tech. More specifically, the facial-enhancement solution that automatically optimises the image, tracking white balance and ensuring accurate colour reproduction to make you look as good on camera as you do when the lights are off. Besides that, the webcam's also fitted with DRC digital wide dynamic function that's able to minimise optical distortion and make the footage run smooth and fluid.