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Title: Do you really need a 4K webcam?
Post by: HCK on January 20, 2019, 04:05:20 pm
Do you really need a 4K webcam?

Best answer: No, probably not. Unless you're a content creator who needs the very best, a 1080p webcam may be a better choice.

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Should you buy a 4K webcam?

4K webcams are up and coming right now, but do you really need one? There's a lot to like about a 4K webcam, but the reality is most people probably don't need one for their uses. If you're someone who only uses their webcam for Skype calls or streaming online, then a 1080p webcam should be more than enough.

Most people who stream content online are doing so at 1080p, so there's no need for a 4K webcam — it would only be downscaled anyway. If you plan on streaming content at 4K, or recording videos locally to upload later, then a 4K webcam may make more sense, as the higher resolution will let you crop in on things without losing too much detail in the image.





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