Logitech C920 vs C922 Pro Stream Webcam Shootout

[@ellenhal1537]

We’ve only had the cameras up and running for a short time. kzbin.infoUgkxOXxsTZ3ptV_Pk0fFl8bNZvVqeoqBQFwe So far we love them! I got the outdoor mounting kit for them and they were easy to install. Once you download the app, it walks you through the very easy set up. The clarity, and range is awesome. I am thinking seriously about adding another camera or two to my 3 camera system. The price is lower than a lot of comparable systems.

[@Razor2048]

The main issue I have with the c920 and the c922 is logitech decided to essentially turn a firmware update into a new product by adding a few cosmetic changes to the outer casing Outside of that it is essentially a c920 with updated firmware.

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[@antonyart2768]

8:57 the moment when you can see the real difference

[@CarlTheBanan]

You da real MVP

[@samuel14674]

Thank you

[@kripto-biztonsag]

Thanks man

[@bettercallpaul3608]

you sir should indulge in a chocolate chip cookie

[@hugoleo_rj]

thanks dude

[@GregM]

Noticed the same issue with the cans a bit crisper w C922 although the right portion of the chart was more in focus w C920

[@KidzclinicTV]

very nice comparison

[@M-Con]

Gotta love these guys doing reviews for us, Thank You :)

[@Icy_Igloo]

Thank you for a nice clear comparison with methodology that made sense.

[@AsifKazi]

I loved the way you reviewed the two products (I care not if it is a 922 or 920 any more) - You've got amazing personality dude 😊

[@victornpb]

Why the top of the line webcam looks like a 2009 phone camera?

[@matyasletacek4099]

I'm asking this question too... We have fekin budget smartphones that have amazing cameras but we have to play ~100€ (at least in my country) for JUST A WEBCAM. Like WTF.

[@chrisjara999]

because it is

[@jaywittaglock5523]

victornpb phones nowadays are so pricey Because not just the phone itself buh the camera too

[@PursuitSk8]

Its 100 dollars wtf are you talking about top of the line

[@IAmAwesomeSoAreYou]

victornpb Maybe your eyes are just 2009

[@pyronitro]

c922 is slightly faster it seems. c920 seems to have a slight lag u can see when u speak and move. audio sounds the same. focus c922 seems better. but for vloggers i think either would work. focusing c922 seems better.

[@lowmile86]

Nah its just he couldnt time it at the same time.

[@flymypg]

C922 FTW (imaging) Edit: Wow! The C922 is 60% more expensive! C920 FTW (value, BY FAR)

[@iaincowell9747]

They are the same price now.

[@xulse]

@@iaincowell9747 Wouldnt say the same price, like 10 to 15 dollar difference

[@alfro4076]

Que es FTW? Im learning english :)

[@dimmacommunication]

@@alfro4076 for the win

[@alfro4076]

@@dimmacommunication grax:)

[@matthayes6022]

I really appreciated you taking the time to provide this video. I have been going back-and-forth on my decision 920 or 922! Your (far better than other videos) was the in-depth analysis that has helped me make my decision. Keep up the great video lessons. I am a subscriber, now, giving you a thumb up and will check your recommendations in the future. I see you are completely transparent - no bias because you own one or the other. Matt

[@dempsterAV]

So which one did you choose? I actually bought the C922 and sent it back - in the end, I went for the C920 instead. It's £25 cheaper here in the UK, too.

[@Mikowashereagain]

Thank you for this video and not having so much muck in the beginning and diving into what’s important. Thank you so much.

[@tamashiieater1889]

none of you noticed the 920 was slightly de-synced with the audio and the frame rate was better on the 922?

[@Mr_Edson]

Yeeesssss and I have that same issue while streaming live!

[@xeobit2781]

Switch to the c920 as your main mic and record within 1 cm of it with lots of heavy breathing. 10/10 sound quality

[@TampaPCGeek]

definitely no significant difference worth to switch from c920 to c922. Thanks for review

[@kenpurchase819]

Loved your video,especially the “sorry about that”,made m3 laugh,but really really thorough review and really helpful,Subbed because of it,Thank you for such a great video

[@Gesteppie]

c920 has more distortion around the edges which is typical of very small wide angle lenses c922 obviously has better firmware to control auto-focusing with a slightly better lens. Mics are most likely the same.

[@tubedriver009]

The difference in background focus is because obviously you haven't mounted both cameras in EXACTLY the same position on the computer. They teach you to standardize experimental conditions at school?

[@rikvdmark]

Personally I prefer the c922. The image looks a bit better, it's not a night and day difference but still. More importantly I think the better auto focus is a big win.

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

But sometimes it would not focus. Not really a big win at all.

[@umalinonii]

$100 bucks says that microphone in both units is the saaaaame haha. Awesome review btw. Clear, concise, and you always sprinkle a few jokes in

[@paulfisher4660]

looks like the c922 has some better focus in a narrower range. so it may come down to purpose of use as to what you need the primary focus on.

[@PRGames_]

This video is pretty handy. Thank you for this. I am looking for a camera to buy for my gaming livestreams, because people ask when I buy a camera. So I'm orientating on it, and these two are certainly on my list. It's a good video to compare both of them. Keep 'em coming ;)

[@madhoshyagnik3679]

How come you don't have grainy kinda feed, mine is a little grainy(c922). Like I don't have any natural light coming into my room, just a bunch of bright enough LED's, what do you think is the problem? Should I try getting some natural light, I keep the windows closed, maybe opening them might help, would it? Do you have any natural light in this comparison video?

[@ChrisLX200]

Difficult to make a judgement on the optics without a proper test card setup. Seems to me the 922 lens is not sitting square to the sensor chip - there's almost zero lattitude for getting this right. Result is focus varies across the FOV and in this case the cans on the left are in focus at the expense of the chart on the right being out of focus. This ignores any possible lens astigmatism which only a test chart would reveal. I doubt you could call a winner based on this test. The electronics (autofocus and white balance) would appear to be better in the 922 though.

[@SuperBlackReality]

I got C920 and i run on a small problem, when i use continuity buzzer in close shots, microfon of the camera thinks it is unwanted noise and filter it out after a second

[@lanceripplinger8352]

The C922 has way better autofocus, and it reacts to lighting better too. The C920 seems to have issues with white balance, and blowing out more than the C922.

[@punker4Real]

see 0:59 when it automatic fucks up happens it makes the video look like shit when that happens normally when a video has they i quit watching it

[@daverhodes382]

punker4Real Are you smoking crack?

[@ASMRTingledPink]

Thank you for a great video. I have been using the C920 for 10 years and I love it. I personally hate using the auto focus because it drives me nuts to see it focusing in and out. So I always turn that feature off. But my camera is starting to have some issues with freezing during recordings, so I am looking at replacing it. But from what I saw in this video, I think I'll stick with the C920. It has worked for me all these years and will be less expensive than the 922. 🙂

[@jdfmovil]

I have a Logitech C925e which is an enterprise level of this same webcam. It works very well in low light environments, has two microphones and also has a wide angle lens.

[@robertostman2075]

ok my question is how do these 2 cameras work on laptops and or pads??... I ask because it seems like the image is pretty good and they may be able to work on such options making them portatil/mobile recording unit...

[@drdimento]

Great Review. Best of the ones I've seen. The C922 wins hands down. You are right the 922 has better focus in the background and quicker focus plus better white balance. Thanks. For me its the 922.

[@RandomCheetah]

For anyone saying it looks the same go to 8:57

[@WPguru]

Thanks for doing this Dave, very much appreciated! I'm in a pickle and in need of another webcam today, glad I found your video! I've had a C920 about a year ago, when the C922 was already available. I took a gamble on the much cheaper C920 and put it through the ringer on two PCs and two Macs, as a simpler replacement for my GoPro that I use for screencasts. I was so disappointed with what the C920 could deliver (with Camtasia that is). In the end I sent it back. Perhaps I'll try the C922 this time :-) I hear the included software is different too?

[@مدرسةالبحثالعلميقسماللغةالعربي]

What about the audio of the webcam alone without an additional mic??

[@Streamtronics]

If you look at your eyes, the C920 is actually a tad sharper there. Weirdly, for the C920 the cans in the bottom left corner are softer than on the C922, but the chart in the bottom right corner is sharper on the C920 than the C922. The chart just to the left of your neck is sharper on the C920 as well. So let's say, the background on the left side is sharper on the C922, but on the right side it's sharper on the C920. Weird that it's so inconsistent. Maybe tiny misalignments in the optics or... the C920 has just more sharpening applied to t by default. Who knows. Audio is basically the same.

[@Neverrth]

Easy to see the Invisible in the Invisible ultra-violet is blurry on the 922 where 920 is clear. Cheap optics.

[@dadonthetube]

Hi Dave, Your camera image is SO MUCH cleaner that my new c922 is giving me. I'm wondering a couple of things: 1. Can this be adjusted? 2. What software do you recommend using with this camera for web conferencing? Thanks!

[@ZomB1986]

I have two C920's mounted right next to each other. The microphones differ a lot. One has lots of bass and the other lots of treble.

[@JAKOB1977]

that was suppresinly solid, well done

[@scalz420]

its focusing in on my face "Sorry about that" hahahahahahah

[@QLTD]

EEVblog in *3D* cool! but the videos slightly out of sync

[@bryanslair1]

My question is where can I find a copy of the EM chart from the wall behind you?

[@KuraIthys]

Subtle stuff, but it's definitely an improvement. Seems to have better autofocus, wider depth of field, and... Is Dynamic range the right word? The sound absorption panels behind you show more detail in darker areas on the C922 than on the C920 where some of the darker areas lose so much detail you can't see the ridges anymore... Definitely not a major difference at a glance, but when you look at the details it's a notable improvement.

[@LiLBrotato]

Pretty helpful , I was confused which one I should get , Now I have a clear vision , Thanks buddy !

[@CarolSeymour]

Thanks for the nice comparison. Would it be better to use a blue yetti microphone with the c922 for better quality used for teaching? Even though the built in microphone for C922 sounds great, should I opt for better quality on the sound? Thanks

[@WillArtie]

C920 is lagging behind a bit - is that the camera or the set up? 22 seems sharper on the cans.. I want my 121...

[@jzen1455]

clear and straight to the point! Thank you for posting this review!

[@Zadster]

I think the apparent depth of field and blurring was just down to the slight differences in where the focus happened to be at that point. You'd need to lock them off to do a comparison. To me they seem essentially identical cameras, even down to the optics. But the autofocus is hugely better on the 922. Slightly less room "boom" on the 922's audio.

[@wobblysauce]

This could be the difference, focus points change on the same subject.

[@iNCEPTiON619]

I use the same mic , but my voice is not as good as yours.. can you share your filter settings for this mic for OBS? I would appreciate it!

[@FernandoCatania]

Super useful review! thanks for doing it!

[@xxxxxx-ki8qn]

i have a problem with my c922 its mirroed and theres no option to remove it in my settings?pls some one advice to help me how to remove the merroed??

[@willsenay]

Nice vid, but I wish you wouldve shown them side by side with the 922 on 720p 60fps for a bit since that seems to me to be the only real noticeable difference between the two and I'd have liked to see if that option made the 922 worth the extra money.

[@ElmerFuddGun]

Will the software (any) allow you to setup manual focus distances? ie. could you setup a button to be focused at 2', 3', 4', etc. thus allowing you to quickly change between a close up board view and a larger desk view? Dealing with auto focus can be a real pain when you are switching back and forth between the same distances. I have to 920.

[@benoitlefebvre6177]

i try 5 software how can do so much quality. my c920 as not this quality and it's new. What codec and sofware you use to optain so much beautiful quality

[@MetalheadAndNerd]

To throw another model into the comparison: The Logitech Brio seemed to me to be always a bit off focus when on autofocus.

[@TheFakeVIP]

I'd be interested to see how the c930e fits in to this (it's the webcam I have).

[@CliveChamberlain946]

C922 wins on close-up and fast focus, but the C920 lens must be providing better detail (A/B's on poster at 6:30).

[@madebydbm]

Really useful - thanks for the review 👍 To me, 922 isn't worth the extra money. Just need it for Zoom meetings etc - 920 will do just fine.

[@darkhylia]

I got the c922 because it came for free with a blue yet mic I bought on black Friday

[@madebydbm]

@@darkhylia That's a good deal 👍

[@ActuallyHardcoreOverclocking]

Is there any software conflicts when using the C922 and C920 at the same time on windows? I've tried to use 2 C920s at the same time in the past and the biggest problem with that is that you can only manually control 1 of the cameras.

[@MRWonderingHaggis]

👍🏻 to the c922

[@clumsypug9595]

Does the C922 have the follow my face feature? thank you in advance.

[@Pure-Minty]

Good review mate. Many thanks.

[@nielsny310]

Should I get a webcam or a new phone to record my face for youtube videos?

[@adamk9559]

Most consistent difference between the two is the better handling of shadows of Dave's face by the 922. The close focus reaction speed was also better. Everything else was too close to really differentiate.

[@EdwidgeDeMota]

How are you able to record your two cameras in the same time ? What is your app or tricks ... Please ? I will really appreciate to see that in an other video .. Thanks !

[@JoshuaRieth]

I believe he is using a software called OBS. It allows for multiple capture devices.

[@EdwidgeDeMota]

@@JoshuaRieth Thanks !! Shame on me, I though OBS was only for gamers ... LOL ! Thanks again ;-)

[@syedabdulhalim23]

im more interested in the Magnetic Radiations chart up on the wall behind you. Where can i get it?

[@WozMarketing]

This was so helpful and perfectly describes some of the issues I have been having, thank you!

[@camelCased]

Hmm, I have conflicting feelings about the sound. Webcam mics have somewhat muffled sound but at the same time low frequencies sound a bit better. The external mic picks upper and mid frequencies better but seems to cut off lower end completely. Ok, maybe that Samson mic is tuned specifically for human voice range.

[@JulianBG]

922 seems a bit better - a bit sharper, has a slightly better colors and a better auto-focus as well. At the same price I wound't consider the older C920 though.

[@zo1dberg]

Well, if I do that eye truck you use to look at 3d Magic Eye pics, I can see Dave in 3D!

[@vresportsbrasil]

That difference in latency is due to the edited video or is that a real difference in latency?

[@m4c1990]

Would be nice 3D if it was synced perfectly. Hurts my eyes with the little delay.

[@freibier]

The 922 seems to have a bit better focus on the items in the background - I looked at the vertical black stripes on the Lego Saturn V, and on the 922, those seemed to be better in focus than on the 920. So I think you are correct that the 922 has a larger depth of focus area. Plus, it seemed to focus faster when you held up the board. Sound was equal (but I guess you use a separate mic anyway). So I guess slight + to the 922.

[@amandast100]

Are you using the Microphone in the C922 or a separate microphone?

[@richardgrand]

Thanks a lot for all your efforts, it really helps me to make a decision! C922

[@jpkingson9833]

nice video but how you get it noise free.

[@gabest4]

I don't think the real frame rate is more than 20. Edit: the youtube video itself is 24fps only.

[@nadeemafzal8984]

A 5% improvement in C922 No audio difference though Will come down to price with regards to purchase decision

[@fannydoucet62]

Oh yes there is a real audio difference. My hypersensitive ears can tell you that : I could listen to something recorded with C922 longer than to something recorder with C920

[@nadeemafzal8984]

@@fannydoucet62 many thanks

[@Revered64]

Honestly without this video, I purchased the C922 with no knowledge of what it compares to. Watching this now before I receive the camera is extremely comforting, and I really appreciate it.

[@lawewuman223]

Kim minju is so cute

[@robe5733]

Focus of your face (look at hair) is sharper in the C920. Also prefer its colour balance. However C922 faster to focus on change. Overall when shown individually both looked good.

[@jowyanderson6129]

May I know what rec0rding equipment you use for audio?

[@seanmcmunn88]

Tear downs? Review of the circuit boards? Just wondering :)

[@MyIronman8]

might be the plastic part the changed that covers the len they might changed it too glass

[@housebandthexenos2569]

I believe the c922 is focusing less on your face, maybe slightly behind your face which is why the cans are more in focus. That could be on purpose to try and get the backgrounds better. Your face is fine on the 922 and brighter but the textures of your skin are more in focus on the c920.

[@fannydoucet62]

From someone with hypersensitive ears : the audio with C922 is smoother than with C920

[@timmgiles]

The C922 certainly seems improved over the 920. Bit surprised that Logitech as a market leader has not pushed on to USB3 which would allow 1080 at 60Hz (or much higher refresh rates than that). I know their higher end 4k web cam is available but it seems a bit poor to only have the one option. Also, they state on their website that there is a tie up with XSplit - so the better driver support in app. seems to be the result.

[@darvinlafarga]

I have the c920 at 1080p 30fps and it looks better in video quality terms than the c922. Honestly the C922 is kinda a waste of money because the c922 only has 720p at 60fps. The real use of a webcam is to show your face and as a streamer I would use the C920 because I’m not showing anything other than my face. In in opposing view the C922 is better if you showing things left and right how he stated he said he was showing things more often. In my conclusion the C920 is perfect for me.

[@danluba_english]

Awesome. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@crapcbm]

mic of the 922 catches more of the background noise the 922 has a "closer lense" (less deep sharp" - how do you call that in english...)

[@MauroTamm]

920 is for AvE - the number of catch phrases will be huge.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Focus you f***.

[@SidneyCritic]

The C920 is a touch sharper on your face - wrinkles look sharper lol -and the sound on the C922 sounded a bit muffled at first - seamed to get better after you played with the internal settings -.

[@lss5759]

thank you! This video is very helpful!

[@MrRantWhy]

What software where you using? Can you manual and auto focus the cameras independently?

[@EEVblog2]

X-split. I couldn't change settings whilst recording.

[@MrRantWhy]

But you can change the cameras settings independently before recording tho right? The reason I ask is because I would like to have a webcam with fixed focus looking at a table and a second one looking at me but with auto focus and the logitech software that comes with the cameras is not vary good at working with more then one camera.

[@TonR9360]

please help me which one is the best c920 or c922????

[@supernova1863]

Were you using the mic ON the webcam?

[@BarsMonster]

I suggest to try ELP "industrial" webcams with C-mount manual lenses. Only ~50$ and very very flexible. 1080p30 is perfect there.

[@sergiodmota]

Can I use the 920 on mac?

[@RawbeardX]

the c922 seems to handle brightness better. the picture looks... nicer for lack of technical term. but without the comparison to the c920 you wouldn't notice. I think I like the mic on the c920 better, though

[@PhilBurnsDr]

Should have set the cams up side by side - Dave in Stereo-vision!!!

[@pomprocks]

The skeletal hand is more in focus on the C920. The face is harder to judge but I think it's better on the C922.

[@TheJohn8765]

I like the tones more on the 922. Depth is better on the 922 on the left side, though it's a bit weird the 920 has better pixel-focus (whatever it's called) on the right, yet worse on the left stuff. 922 focuses more quickly, for sure. I guess you'd need to *exactly* match the placement for each camera and do a bunch of on-axis AND off-axis tests to precisely compare. Whatever. Who has the time for that? It'a webcam! Still, just with what I've seen, I'd prefer the 922 for focus speed and (my perceived) tone balance. Thanks, mate. I've been looking a buying a decent quality cam and this is def helpful to me.

[@Win0038]

Good observations but the C922 is like 60% more expensive, which makes the slight improvements over the C920 not worth the price, in my opinion. If only the C922 offered 1080p 60fps, then it'd be worth its cost.