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Elgato Facecam 4K Webcam (Black)

Elgato's 4K60 studio webcam with a 1/1.8-inch Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, fixed-focus f/4.0 lens and 49 mm filter thread, connected over USB-C with a USB 3.0 cable in the box.

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Elgato Facecam 4K straight-on front view with the large lens, Facecam 4K badge and status light
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Ports & connections

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Max video
2160p60 (MJPG) or 2160p30; 1440p60; 1080p60; HDR up to 4K30
Connection
USB-C on the camera; detachable USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable, 200 cm (79 in), in the box
USB requirement
Elgato: 'For best performance, connect Facecam 4K to a USB 3.0 port... USB 2.0 ports work too, but only support up to 1080p resolution in MJPG format.' USB-A needs a C-to-A adapter (not included)
Field of view
90°, fixed focus (30-120 cm at 4K; 25 cm to infinity at 1080p)
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2 1/1.8-inch CMOS, Elgato Prime Lens f/4.0, 21 mm full-frame equivalent

What the specs mean for you

USB ports

1

1x USB-C (video and power to the computer)

Data speed

5 Gbps

About 400 MB/s: fine for flash drives, hard drives, keyboards and webcams, and a bottleneck for fast SSDs.

Total ports

1

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • 4K at 60fps over USB 3.0, plus HDR up to 4K30
  • Large 1/1.8-inch Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and a 49 mm filter thread
  • 2 m USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable in the box; works with USB-C iPads on iPadOS 17+
  • Settings stored on the camera, so they follow it between computers

Know before you buy

  • Needs a USB 3.0 port for 4K; on USB 2.0 it tops out at 1080p MJPG
  • No built-in microphone
  • No built-in privacy shutter (lens cap is an extra)
  • Elgato lists only Windows 11+ and macOS 13+; USB-A ports need an adapter that isn't included

Full specifications

Max video2160p60 (MJPG) or 2160p30; 1440p60; 1080p60; HDR up to 4K30
ConnectionUSB-C on the camera; detachable USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable, 200 cm (79 in), in the box
USB requirementElgato: 'For best performance, connect Facecam 4K to a USB 3.0 port... USB 2.0 ports work too, but only support up to 1080p resolution in MJPG format.' USB-A needs a C-to-A adapter (not included)
Field of view90°, fixed focus (30-120 cm at 4K; 25 cm to infinity at 1080p)
SensorSony STARVIS 2 1/1.8-inch CMOS, Elgato Prime Lens f/4.0, 21 mm full-frame equivalent
MicrophonesNone (no built-in mic, by design)
PrivacyNo built-in shutter; a lens cap is sold as an accessory
MountMonitor mount included, 1/4-inch thread, 49 mm lens-filter thread
SoftwareOptional free Elgato Camera Hub (PC and Mac); settings are stored in the camera's flash memory; UVC 1.5
OS compatibilityWindows 11 or later; macOS 13 or later; iPadOS 17 or later on iPads with a native USB-C port

From manufacturer documentation, checked October 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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