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Although the $50 Logitech C310 HD Webcam isn’t the priciest webcam in the company’s lineup, it does an excellent job of recording 720p HD films and 5-megapixel still photographs. The installation process is easy, and the included Webcam software allowed us to setup video chats without any issues using a variety of programs, including Skype, Google Chat, Windows Live Messenger, and more. The Logitech C310 HD Webcam is a great alternative for anyone looking for a high-quality, reasonably priced aftermarket Webcam, with just minor mechanical annoyances to report.

One of the less priced types offered by the firm is the Logitech C310 HD Webcam. The only cheaper Logitech webcam is the C270 HD, and if the correct Logitech coupon code is available, you may purchase both of them for even less money. Affordable, however, is not the same as cheap. The Logitech C310 offers auto light correction and 720/30fps for an image that is reasonably sharp for less than $50. It is simple to attach on laptops and monitors and also comes with a noise-canceling microphone.

The webcam on your laptop is probably awful. However, once you’ve shelled out hundreds (or thousands), you might not have much left over to spend on an expensive external camera. The Logitech C310 HD Webcam offers clear 720p video, but you’ll need to look at something a little more expensive if you want ambient noise rejection, full-HD video, or easier mounting.

Design of Logitech C310 HD Webcam

A webcam should be looking at you, yet the Logitech C310 HD Webcam seems to be staring at somewhere else. The 2.7-inch-wide camera protrudes in front of the bezel on your monitor or laptop display, in contrast to several of Logitech’s other cameras. The camera’s front is an oval in gunmetal gray, and its back and securing arm are both black.

Unfortunately, the C310’s mounting system is less reliable than those used by webcams like the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 to maintain their position. To hold the webcam atop a screen, it has a hinge and a plastic arm. I eventually managed to get it snug on my laptop after some tinkering, but my external monitors, which have rounded backs, proved to be difficult. A third component of the C920, a rubber foot, kept it firmly affixed to every monitor I tried it on. Your only storage location for this camera will be the top of the monitor. The C310 lacks a tripod mount, unlike the C920 and certain other webcams.

Picture & Sound quality on Logitech C310 HD Webcam

The Logitech C310 HD Webcam is suitable for casual Skyping with pals, but I wouldn’t use it for business teleconferences or to stream on Twitch or YouTube. The 720p webcam produced reasonably crisp but slightly grainy images for me. I took a picture of my face and hair while seated in our well-lit lab, but the C920’s 1080p lens was able to capture the fabric of my shirt. The image was much grainier and failed to capture details in my hair or beard in a pitch-black, windowless room with only the light from my laptop. These details were captured by more expensive devices like the C920 and C930e, however they weren’t quite as sharp as they were in strong light.

Because the webcam’s lens isn’t wide-angle, just you will be visible in the image (unless you and your colleagues or friends are very close). The field of view of the C920’s lens is 78 degrees, and while Logitech doesn’t provide specific measurements for the C310, it is noticeably smaller.

The Logitech C310 HD Webcam did a bad job of removing background noise when I took video. I could hear everything my coworker said and did, including what her laptop was doing.

Software & Compatibility of Logitech C310 HD Webcam

It is possible to use the Logitech C310 HD Webcam with Chrome OS, macOS 10.10, or Windows 7 or later. Also required is a USB-A port. Popular platforms and programs like Skype and Google Meet are compatible with the webcam.

With the included Webcam Software from Logitech, you can operate the Logitech C310 HD Webcam precisely. Users can adjust the frame whatever they like by zooming in and panning in all directions. You can set up the webcam as a security camera because the software also has a motion detector. If you don’t have a separate camera app, you can also take pictures and record movies directly to your hard drive.

The software does not have some of the C920’s capabilities, such as a selection of entertaining but optional avatars and face masks.

Logitech C310 HD Webcam Specs

Dimensions including fixed mounting clip	Height: 71.15 mmWidth: 31.3 mmDepth: 25.95 mmCable length: 1.5 mWeight: 71.2 g, including clip and cable
Max Resolution	720p/30fps
Camera mega pixel	1.2
Focus type	fixed focus
Lens type	plastic
Built-in mic	Mono
Mic range	Up to 1 m
Diagonal field of view (dFoV)	60°
Warranty Information	2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Compatible with	Windows 8 or latermacOS 10.10 or laterChromeOSUSB – A portWorks with popular calling platforms.

Final Thoughts on Logitech C310 HD Webcam 

The Logitech C310 HD Webcam is for you if you want a webcam that is crisper than the one that comes with your laptop but don’t want to spend a fortune. You can buy it on the spur of the moment for $32, and the camera produces crisp photos and videos, especially in bright lighting.

You’ll need to increase your price in order to succeed. With a 1080p resolution, enhanced ambient noise filtering, and a more stable arm to attach to monitors and screens, the $66 HD Pro Webcam C920 from Logitech provides significantly better image quality. The Webcam C310 is one of the most cost-effective, no-frills entry points, nevertheless, if you want something more than what was attached to your laptop.

The Logitech C310 HD Webcam offers a decent image and respectable audio for around $50 if you’re looking for a simple camera to use for school, video chatting with family and friends, or virtual meetings with your coworkers.

The Logitech C920S Pro HD is a mid-range webcam that offers full HD 1080p, autofocus, and even a privacy shutter if you’d rather have those features than something more expensive.