Your webcam has probably gotten more use in the last two pandemic years than it ever has before. Even if you are back in your old routine, zoom meetings, training webinars, and video calls are now a permanent part of our digital lives.
This transition has helped understand the importance of owning quality gear, so purchasing a good laptop with a quality web camera would be ideal. You can also buy a new monitor, but it will require extra components such as the keyboard, mouse, and an external webcam.
Here are the most significant advantages of using an external webcam vs. a built-in cam in laptops:
- High quality. - Built-in cams tend to be small, cheap, and low-quality. USB webcams will provide you higher quality video chat experience, but you can also find great quality built-in cams if you research for it.
- Built-in microphone. - Both external and built-in cameras carry microphones.
- Positioning. - It would be easier for you to adjust or move an external camera to get a desired field of view.
- Focus. - Recent models of USB webcams may include an autofocus feature. Some external cams enable the user to regulate the light to display clear images.
- Cost. - While USB cams are affordable, they represent an additional expense.
- Overheat. - Laptop webcams are more prone to overheat, causing damage to your machine.
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