Shop for webcams

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We recommend the Creative Live Cam Socialize HD AF Webcam because it directs attention to the subject while the hardware operates smoothly in the background, allowing you to freely engage in uninterrupted communication with your friends and family. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Creative Live! Cam Avatar Creator, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Cam Central 2, muveeNow 2.0, 1 x USB cable - 5.6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 62 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1,920,000 pixels, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech QuickCam for Enterprise, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, F/2.0

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Logitech C510 HD Webcam is an inexpensive solution for computers that don't come with built-in cameras. Its 2-megapixel sensor takes 8-megapixel snapshots, and 720p HD video performs well with video-chatting programs like Skype, Google Chat, and Windows Live Messenger. With a handful of extra features like one-click uploads to YouTube or Facebook and fun video effects, the Logitech HD Webcam C510 is a worthwhile buy. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech HD Webcam C310 installs quickly and easily, works seamlessly with video chat programs like Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Chat, and even takes high-quality 5-megapixel snapshots for less money than its competitors. If you're in the market for an aftermarket Webcam, the Logitech HD Webcam C310 is your best bet. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 Web camera offers excellent high-def video and sound quality at an affordable price. Despite using a good deal of system resources at higher resolutions, it's certainly an improvement over stock Webcams. We recommend it to anyone looking for a smoother video chat experience. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 for notebooks offers impressive HD video output quality and excellent sound definition over previous models for an overall smooth video-chatting experience, but the continual autofocus feature can be distracting to your chat partner. Nevertheless, we recommend the Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000, if you have the proper system requirements. Read review

Specs: Notebook web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Cool blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: With great image quality and integration, the Apple iSight is the best choice for Mac owners who use iChat, but it isn't ideal for users of other messaging clients. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x IEEE 1394 adapter, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable, F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Fire red

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Cool blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB, F/2.0

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft, Victorian wallpaper

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x USB cable - 4 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x Network cable - 10 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 70 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 balances great Webcam video with an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Yahoo! Messenger, SpotLife VideoSnap, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech IM Video Companion

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 300,000 pixels, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 3 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 is a well-rounded Webcam with ample adjustability and a solid software package, making it a good option for users at all levels of expertise. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 2,000,000 pixels, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Logitech Vid, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 3 ft