The Konftel Cam20 keeps things simple on extra features but it’s an excellent camera with top environmental credentials
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T3 VerdictThe Konftel Cam20 is a very powerful 4K webcam with built-in pan, tilt and zoom features and remote control that works well with any video conferencing software on your laptop or desktop PC.
T3 Verdict
The Konftel Cam20 is a very powerful 4K webcam with built-in pan, tilt and zoom features and remote control that works well with any video conferencing software on your laptop or desktop PC.
Reasons to buy+Does not require drivers or special software+Excellent video quality+Electronic Pan Tilt Zoom works very well
Does not require drivers or special software
Excellent video quality
Electronic Pan Tilt Zoom works very well
No speakers for audio
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Konftel CAM20 review: price and availability
The Konftel Cam20 costs $180/£235/AU$443 for the camera alone or $373/£325/AU$615 for the C20Ego kit with the speakerphone and USB hub. The camera-only kit includes the camera, the dedicated remote control and a very long 16-foot USB 3.0 cable.
(Image credit: Konftel)
(Image credit: Konftel)
Konftel CAM20 review: design and build
The Cam20 is a small camera that’s designed to sit on top of a monitor or TV in a small conference room. It is larger than most consumer webcams, measuring 7.6 inches wide and 1.6 inches deep. On the bottom of the camera is a large adjustable stand that has three points of articulation to fit monitors and TVs small and large.
I found it very easy to mount on both a thin TV and a more chunky monitor. On the bottom of this is a tripod socket, so you can also mount it on a tripod or other stand. On each side of the front of the camera are two small holes for the microphone that captures stereo sound. The included 16-foot USB 3.0 cable is a big plus for anyone who has struggled with trying to stretch a cable in a conference room using a laptop to make video calls.
The remote looks like the sort of thing that would come with a modern TV, with lots of buttons. However, these are dedicated to the camera itself, with functions like zooming in and out at slow or fast speeds, plus presets for the pan tilt zoom (PTZ) control or switching between multiple cameras (up to four) connected to the optional Konftel USB hub.
Konftel C20Ego kit(Image credit: Konftel)
Konftel C20Ego kit
Konftel C20Ego kit
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Konftel CAM20 review: setup
The Cam20 was a breeze to set up. Just plug it in, wait for Windows (Windows 8 or higher) or Mac OS to detect it, put a couple of AAA batteries in the remote and you are good to go. You don’t need to install any special drivers or other software, as the camera itself is smarter than most and handles the features.
(Image credit: Richard Baguley)
(Image credit: Richard Baguley)
Konftel CAM20 review: performance and accessories
The Cam20 worked right out of the box. I was able to use it within about 30 seconds of plugging it in. It worked flawlessly with Zoom, Skype,GoogleMeet, and other video conferencing apps, capturing pin-sharp video that looked great. The field of view is an impressively wide 123 degrees, which is wide enough for a small table of people without distortion.
The combination of this digital zoom and the remote could be very effective for video presentations: you can go from a wide view of yourself to a zoomed-in detail of the product you are presenting with the touch of a button on the remote, which won’t interrupt your flow.
(Image credit: Konftel)
(Image credit: Konftel)
Konftel CAM20 review: verdict
The Cam20 is a step up from the usual webcam. The extra features it offers will definitely save time and hassle, and it produces great quality video. As anyone who has struggled with trying to find drivers and software for video conferencing, 30 seconds before the meeting starts, will attest, the lack of drivers is a big plus. The excellent video quality and extra features will also add a more professional look to your video conference, with the ability to zoom in while maintaining the image quality and without having to fiddle with your laptop and lose the thread of conversation. So, it’s a great pick for those who video conference occasionally with their own laptop.
Konftel CAM20 review: Also consider
Most modern laptops come with video cameras built-in, but these tend to be of lower quality than the CAM20. TheDell UltrasharpandRazer Kiyoare other options, both of which provide excellent image quality. Both lack the remote control features of the CAM20, though, which makes zooming in on the face much easier.
Konftel Cam20: Price Comparison
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