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Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam 90 Degree Extended View Microsoft Lync 2013 and Skype Certified Black

Last Updated: December 8, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
795
Unverified
33
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
LCD
TYPE
Yes
VIDEO
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS

Review Analysis - 170 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Camera
 36
video, quality, price, focus, fantastic
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Can't wait to get better webcam shots with this  ...  "
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" ...  If you need a camera for business needs, go for this camera  ...  "
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" ...  I have used this camera for years and in my opinion it’s best there is in the market today.  ...  "
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" ...  Auto focus doesn't always work perfect, but I love this camera, it's exactly what I wanted.  ...  "
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" ...  I own two of these cameras.  ...  "
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" ...  All around nice cam.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice camera for the price!  ...  "
comment
" ...  This is a great camera.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 20
picture, video, image, twitch, sound
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  It is very easy to set up, and sound quality and video quality was amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Qualitatively better than pictures other members of the video conference generate.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a much clearer picture than the camera on my laptop, and also stays clearer when moving while doing video. ... If I leave the lights on behind me, they show up as bright blobs, but do not affect the quality of my image.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture is phenomenal though and I’m happy with the purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  The quality of images and video are great.  ...  "
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" ...  The one thing I could provide constructive feedback on is the picture quality.  ...  "
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" ...  it does have good picture and sound quality, so no complaints there.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture is great.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 17
easy to set, plug and play, set, easy to install, use
+100%
comment
" ...  simple to add to computer .  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Very clear and adjusting the settings is very easy with OBS.  ...  "
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" ...  Plug and play so it was easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  It was the easiest set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Good value, easy hook-up, simple operation.  ...  "
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" ...  A high-quality, easy to use, easy to set up camera for less than $300.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
Setup
 16
plug and play, easy to set, easy to install, set, mac
+100%
comment
" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to install on my Mac.  ...  "
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" ...  It was super easy to set up - just plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Plug and play so it was easy to set up.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  You don’t have to download any software, just plug in and you’re good to go.  ...  "
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" ...  It was the easiest set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Came in a box and was easy to plug in.  ...  "
Price
 16
camera, worth, money, definitely, chose
+100%
comment
" ...  Awesome camera for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Truly worth the investment!  ...  "
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" ...  I chose this for economic reasons so I think it’s a pretty good value  ...  "
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" ...  This is probably the best web CV am for its asking price.  ...  "
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" ...  great video and audio at an affordable price.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect balance between price and quality  ...  "
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" ...  I choose quality over price.  ...  "
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" ...  If you want high quality, this is easily worth the extra $  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 12
macbook pro, logitech, linux, find, skype
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  As mentioned earlier, one is used with a laptop running windows 7 Professional, and the other is being used on a laptop running Linux Mint, and, even though it doesn't list Linux as an acceptable operating system, this camera works flawlessly in Linux Mint when used with Yahoo Messenger.  ...  "
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" ...  simple to add to computer .  ...  "
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" ...  Great for conferencing and streaming.  ...  "
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" ...  Using it with Skype.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to install on my Mac.  ...  "
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" ...  After testing it using different programs, I was pleased that the audio and video were actually better than my Mac used to be (although I still miss Mac OS).  ...  "
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" ...  It works very well even in Linux.  ...  "
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" ...  I am using Mac Pro 2015.  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
amazon, advertised, works, wanted, picture
+82%
-18%
comment
" ...  Well priced on Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  They reached out to me in an intangible manner to ensure the product was delivered prior to the estimated delivery date posted on the Amazon site.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Product came early and was exactly as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Got it on sale  ...  "
comment
" ...  Worked as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I paid $76 when it was on sale.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It works as advertised  ...  "
Zoom
 11
quality, focus, software, camera, zoomed
+82%
-18%
comment
" ...  This was for Zoom and other meetings.  ...  "
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" ...  I've use this for multiple interviews on Zoom as well as other videoconference programs without problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Although the quality is a lot better than my video because I recorded it using zoom and zoom automatically converted it to mp4 and it has decreased the quality of the video.  ...  "
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" ...  I tested both video and audio using zoom and it came out great.  ...  "
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" ...  I liked the extra features, zoom and up, down, right left adjust.  ...  "
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" ...  Finally, someone from Zoom, an online platform I have been working with suggested re-booting my computer.  ...  "
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" ...  The clarity, color, and detail (on Zoom and Skype) is amazing.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 10
sound, video, quiet, picture and sound, picture
+100%
comment
" ...  Even with the laptop sitting on my lap in a quiet room, the people I talked to said I sounded quiet and mumbly, and often asked me to repeat things. ... For this kind of money, I expect quality audio.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound quality is reported to me as being very good by my students.  ...  "
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" ...  Good audio also!  ...  "
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" ...  It is very easy to set up, and sound quality and video quality was amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  to setup between 2 office from CA and AZ, management love it as video quality and sound is so clear.  ...  "
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" ...  and sound are very good.  ...  "
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" ...  it does have good picture and sound quality, so no complaints there.  ...  "
comment
" ...  good audio and video  ...  "
Software Platform
 10
chinese, app, linux, web cam, web
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  Works well in Ubuntu Linux 18 with the guvc app.  ...  "
comment
" ...  As mentioned earlier, one is used with a laptop running windows 7 Professional, and the other is being used on a laptop running Linux Mint, and, even though it doesn't list Linux as an acceptable operating system, this camera works flawlessly in Linux Mint when used with Yahoo Messenger. ... Still testing the camera with Linux so there may be future updates if I learn anything new.  ...  "
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" ...  With that said it seems like a good web cam  ...  "
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" ...  This is probably the best web CV am for its asking price.  ...  "
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" ...  I have tried a few web cams and this one is by far the best to date.  ...  "
Video Playback
 8
videos, youtube, quality, make, conferences
+100%
comment
" ...  Please watch my video review.  ...  "
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" ...  I have used it for multiple video conferences and am pleased with its functionality.  ...  "
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" ...  Video quality is much better than my older c920.  ...  "
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" ...  I am excited to go home and fire this baby up to make another video.  ...  "
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" ...  good audio and video  ...  "
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" ...  Great for making YouTube videos .  ...  "
Apps
 7
app, webcam, chinese, apps, web cam
+43%
-57%
comment
" ...  Had to use the Chinese website to get the software to work.  ...  "
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" ...  The problem is that in order to use some of the camera's features you need to install an app, and that app conflicts with the popular video editing software Camtasia causing recordings to fail.  ...  "
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" ...  Not a terrible web cam but it doesn’t come with any software!  ...  "
Product Reliability
 7
months, would work, issues, year, week
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Have been using it for months with no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  A great webcam, have been using it for four years.  ...  "
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" ...  Up to that point, everything looks like it was working perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  It goes for hours on end without any issues so far (8 weeks or so?)  ...  "
Resolution
 7
4k, hd, cam, webcam, video
+100%
comment
" ...  real 1080p at 60fps  ...  "
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" ...  Records 1080p/30fps HD video with no issues and photos are higher than 1080p.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the camera, but the camera quality isn’t a stellar 1080p like advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It is 1080p at 30 fps, so this probably isn't so good, but the 720p looks great!  ...  "
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" ...  The HD quality is superb!  ...  "
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" ...  If you can afford a 4k cam, get one instead, .  ...  "
Color
 6
color, image, picture, colors, c930e
+67%
-33%
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" ...  With the software, I have the ability to get the framing and color balance I need for excellent video.  ...  "
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" ...  Good Image quality.  ...  "
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" ...  If I leave the lights on behind me, they show up as bright blobs, but do not affect the quality of my image.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 6
use, screen, room, macbook
+50%
-50%
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" ...  The wall I sit in front of is very green, so green that I can use it as a green screen if I use my macbook's camera.  ...  "
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" ...  You show up as small on the screen and a lot of the room around you is captured.  ...  "
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" ...  Not worth the price for the supposed wider view.  ...  "
Capacity
 5
use, using, feet, family
+100%
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" ...  Works for a conference room that holds up to 10 people.  ...  "
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" ...  This webcam was installed in the conference room of our offices.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this to talk to family in other states.  ...  "
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" ...  We use this in a conference room for Google Meet meetings and it is great.  ...  "
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" ...  We're using this in the conference room and it shows the whole table, about 20 feet back.  ...  "
Product As Described
 5
works, picture
+100%
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Product came early and was exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  The picture is phenomenal though and I’m happy with the purchase.  ...  "
Viewing Angles
 5
wide, viewing, everyone, also
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  The 90 degree viewing angle is nice to have, and the image quality was fine.  ...  "
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" ...  The wide angle is great for group meetings.  ...  "
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" ...  The wide angle really helps with the viewing.  ...  "
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" ...  No issue so far and the wide angle captures everyone at the table.  ...  "
Lens
 5
quality, privacy, pictures, lens cover, focus
+100%
comment
" ...  Has some distortion on super close up macro-type shots but moving it a few inches further fixes it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Perfect camera if you're doing the LIV system for VR.  ...  "
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" ...  It also comes with a snap on lens cover for privacy.  ...  "
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" ...  It hold focus pretty well, and while it’s tough to get it to hold securely, it doesn’t fall off if you don’t mess with it.  ...  "
Call quality
 5
people, conference, camera, calls, call
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  A great choice for business conference calls, personal calls or streaming purposes!  ...  "
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" ...  Great camera for video calls.  ...  "
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" ...  Everytime I try to use the microphone people complain about hearing echos.  ...  "
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" ...  I haven’t used this for anything but video conferencing and I don’t use the audio as we call into a conference line.  ...  "
Firmware
 4
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  I cannot register camera nor download firmware.  ...  "
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" ...  Firmware update did nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  The “c” version is all Chinese in device manager and does not have updatable firmware.  ...  "
Drivers
 4
windows, logitech, camera, drivers, 7
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  The drivers were all screwed up and Windows 10 BSOD me several times because it couldn't recognize the foreign USB connected.  ...  "
Video Recording
 4
camera, calls, quality, hd, good
+100%
comment
" ...  Records 1080p/30fps HD video with no issues and photos are higher than 1080p.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Great camera for video calls.  ...  "
Night Photography
 4
low, behind, well, quality, lit
+100%
comment
" ...  Works great in low light.  ...  "
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" ...  The best quality is amazing in well lit areas but does bc saturated in low lit places so it has trouble picking up light but does well at keep its quality and it doesn’t lag behind!  ...  "
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" ...  Photo is with one bright light on my desk behind the camera.  ...  "
Fit
 4
monitor, clamp, users, top, screw
+100%
comment
" ...  Clips to your tv/monitor or has the ability to screw into clamp/tripod.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Saw different videos on the net and finally decided that this one fits me best.  ...  "
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" ...  The optics are amazing, it's threaded at the bottom to mount onto a tripod or clamp, it has protective rubber at the bottom base & unfolds at two different points allowing users to easily mount it to the top of a monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  It hold focus pretty well, and while it’s tough to get it to hold securely, it doesn’t fall off if you don’t mess with it.  ...  "
Delivery
 3
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  They reached out to me in an intangible manner to ensure the product was delivered prior to the estimated delivery date posted on the Amazon site.  ...  "
Refresh Rate
 3
1080p, fps, 720p
+100%
comment
" ...  real 1080p at 60fps  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is 1080p at 30 fps, so this probably isn't so good, but the 720p looks great!  ...  "
Ports
 3
port, plug
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  It could be even better if I had a newer computer with true usb 3.0 ports.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Anyway, all I had to do for this was to plug it into my USB port and it worked.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
Number of USB ports:  2 
USB:  Yes 
Camera
Video:  Yes 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Type:  LCD 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
LCD
TYPE
Yes
VIDEO
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS

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