Best Affordable Budget 1080p HD Webcam for School

Samuel J Tan Cameras, Classroom Technology, Hardware, Technology 0

Looking for an affordable webcam with Full HD resolution or 1080p video quality for teaching and learning? These good value budget webcams are all you need to get you started. Level up your video calls and keep your students and friends engaged throughout your online session with a budget webcam for schools that does not compromise on quality.

Demand for webcam went up the roof as more and more people are participating in video calls and group chats for their project and online lessons. Teachers and tutors are delivering 1:1 and 1 to many video lessons while students are working together with others in their cohort to complete their homework, presentation and projects remotely.

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Good Quality Budget Webcams

Thankfully, this is met with a huge supply of affordable and budget web cams. Not just any webcam but those capable of Full HD 1080p resolution at frame rates at 30fps and upwards. This means you and I can afford to go high definition with our calls and not just make do with the onboard camera on our devices.

Better Quality Image and Video with HD 1080p Webcam

If you are stuck with an old 720p webcam on your desktop, all-in-on PC or laptop, it is time to upgrade. The difference in picture quality is huge and your students and friends will thank you for that when you do. No more pixelated faces, blurry calls and blocky views. Lines will appear smoother especially when you have to demonstrate over video to the students. The image will remain clear and crisps even in low or dimly lit environment.

Better Sound Quality and Clearer Voice

Another point to consider beyond video and images is voice. These budget cameras are all equipped with dual microphone setup that supports noise cancellation. This means less of the background noise and more of your voice coming through the calls. Students and friends will be able to hear you clearly so they won’t miss any of the information and messages you deliver.

Top 10 Best Budget Full HD 1080p Webcam for Schools

There is never a better time to get yourself a Full HD 1080p webcam for teaching and learning. Here is an overview of the webcams in our line-up.

1. NexiGo N60 1080p HD USB Webcam – Best for Ultra Wide Viewing Angle

Easily the hottest budget webcam in the market, this Nexigo N60 is the first of many Nexigo in our list capable of capturing Full HD 1080p. It uses 2MP CMOS sensor to capture up to 1920 x 1080p video at 30 fps. There is a 3.6mm glass lens inside with auto focus and a pair of noise cancelling dual microphone set up. Support for H.264 video compression allows you to make smooth video calls.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 30fps with fixed focus length 2MP CMOS sensor.
Microphone: noise cancelling microphone
Wide Angle View: 110-degree ultra wide lens
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play compatible with Window and MacOS
Features: lens protector for privacy and dust, automatic white balance and contrast optimisation

2. DEPSTECH 1080P HD USB Webcam

While DEPSTECH also carry affordable 2K QHD and 4K resolution webcam, this is the more common and popular DEPSTECH 1080P HD version. The company’s iconic camera design is carried across the entire range. That pill shaped camera module and foldable mount completes the look. Also included are privacy shutter and flexible stand. Overall, picture quality is pretty decent and tracking works well if you are into rigging your face (facerig)

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p 30fps with 1/2.9”CMOS image sensor and six layer glass HD lens
Microphone: stereo mic with automatic noise reduction
Wide Angle View: Yes 80°
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play Windows and MacOS, no additional drive required.
Features: BLUART automatic low light correction and HDR support.

A newer version is also available below with the same 2MP CMOS sensor and video capture resolution up to 1080p at 30fps. It also comes with a dual microphone setup that supports background noise filtering for clearer calls, 65° wide view angle and plug and play. The biggest difference is the tripod with foldable rigid stand accessory.

3. NexiGo N660 1080p HD USD Business Webcam – Best for Ultra Wide Viewing Angle

Second NexiGo in our list, the N660 is build on the same 2MP CMOS sensor and 3.6mm glass lens. It captures up to 1920 x 1080p resolution video at 30fps. USB Plug and Play support means it will work without any driver for Windows and MacOS systems. Use the NexiGo Webcam Software to control all the settings including exposure, contrast, saturation, white balance, sharpness, gamma, hue and backlight composition. Plus, the onboard microphone supports noise cancellation.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 30fps with fixed focus length 2MP 1/3″ CMOS sensor.
Microphone: dual stereo noise cancelling microphone
Wide Angle View: 110-degree ultra wide lens
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play compatible with Window and MacOS
Features: lens protector for privacy and dust, automatic white balance and contrast optimisation

4. NexiGo N980P HD 1080p HD USB Webcam – Best for Smooth Video Capture

Taking the NexiGo offering a notch up is this flagship N980P. The Full HD webcam captures 1080p resolution video at double the frame rate at 60fps. This is double the standard 30fps that most cameras here support. What it means is clearer and crispier video especially with high motion subjects. Another thing that sets it apart from other webcams here is the lens. It uses a 120° ultra wide FOV lens. This again is almost double the field of vision on some of the cameras on our list. Apart from the protruding lens setup, it shares a similar design to Logitech’s C series namely the C922 Pro HD Stream and the C920 HD Pro Webcam.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p resolution at 60fps with 2MP CMOS sensor and manual focus lens with eight layer optical lens
Microphone: dual microphone with noise cancellation
Wide Angle View: 120° Ultra Wide View
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play
Features: low light correction, automatically adjust brightness, colour and sharpness

5. JETAKu 1080p HD USB Webcam – Best for Big Sensor

JETAKu is relatively new but offers a wide range of webcams nonetheless. Our favourite is this Full HD 1080p model with glass lens for clearer video and image at 30fps. It uses a high 5MP sensor to capture high definition and true colour images to make sure you look the best on your live stream or calls. For voice, the onboard auto noise reduction microphones can capture your voice from up to a distance of 5m. Finally, video calls and live streams are smooth thanks to support fro H.264 video compression. Included software lets you replace the background for security and even more privacy.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 30fps with 5MP sensor and fixed focus lens
Microphone: auto noise reduction microphones
Wide Angle View: 100-degree
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play
Features: built-in privacy cover, auto low light correction

6. NexiGo N660P Pro 1080p HD USD Webcam – Best for High Frame Rate

Fourth camera from NexiGo in our line-up, the N660P Pro has a pill shaped design like DEPSTECH above and Logitech’s high end camera range from the BRIO series. Like the N980P above, this webcam is capable of capturing double the frame rate at 60fps for a smoother live stream. As you would expect, the camera supports noise cancellation to offer clearer voice feed and convenient plug and play for major OSes. The one difference we noticed is the field of view. The business focused N980P may support 120-degree ultra wide view, the lens on the N660P Pro offers 90-degree wide view.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 60fps with 2MP CMOS sensor
Microphone: built-in dual stereo noise cancelling microphone
Wide Angle View: 90° Wide View
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play
Features: built-in privacy shutter, low light correction

7. ToLuLu 1080p HD USB Webcam

Just as popular as the N60 that topped our list is this HD 1080p webcam from ToLuLu. The budget USB webcam offers the standard Full HD resolution at 30fps made possible with glass lens and CMOS sensor. Video quality is adequate with automatic colour and brightness adjustments allowing it to work even in poorly lit back light or dim environment. Plus, the wide field of view angle at 110 degrees means it is suitable for use in the conference room.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 30 fps with 5 glass lens
Microphone: stereo microphone with noise reduction and echo cancellation
Wide Angle View: 110 degrees
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play
Features: automatic light correction, beauty effect and clear audio. Included with the webcam are privacy shutter, privacy shutter and tripod

8. IFROO 1080p HD USB Webcam

IFROO takes the definition of budget and pushes it to the limit. At the time of writing, the camera was listed for just under 17 dollars. Let’s just hope it stays that way for a while. Those with a keen eye for detail would have also noticed that this is the same camera as the DESTECH above. It is certainly a capable webcam with 1080p resolution at 30fps. The Field of View is limited to 82 degrees wide, wide enough for most applications but not as wide as some here that breaches the 100 degree mark. The bonus here is, you don’t have to deal with fish eye effect. As you would expect, the camera works under poor lighting condition, voice capture is good up to 3 meters distance and it is USB Plug and Play compliant, meaning it does not require any additional drivers to work. What is not included are privacy cover and tripod as it only comes with a foldable mount.

Resolution & Frame Rate: HD 1080p at 30fps with CMOS sensors and HD lens
Microphone: 3m voice reception, smart noise reduction, echo cancellation,
Wide Angle View: 82 degrees
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play
Features: no distortion, no fisheye effect, automatic gain adjustment to balance white and lighting

9. Svcouok 1080p HD USB Webcam

We agree that this is not a name you can spell easily or one that you can read without struggling, but it is a 1080p HD webcam all the same. With a standard 30fps, it doesn’t miss a beat as a budget camera, and is suitable for live stream, video recording and web chats. Auto light correction and HDR allows the camera to capture clear images using the fixed focus and wide angle lens. On the subject of wide angle, the Svcouok has a huge 110 degree field of view on par with ToLuLu above and HZQDLN below.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 30fps with CMOS sensor
Microphone: built-in microphone with background noise filter.
Wide Angle View: 110 degrees
Compatibility: USB Plug and Play
Features: auto light correction and HDR technology, colour adjustment, Advanced H.264 video compression technology for Smoot and high quality calls no matter the software. Small tripod and privacy cover included.

10. HZQDLN 1080p HD USB Webcam

This webcam is similar to ToLuLu above, including the accessories that come with it, namely the tripod, camera mounting stand and privacy cover. The specifications below is another tale tell signs that both HZQDLN and ToLuLu are based on the same hardware.

Resolution & Frame Rate: Full HD 1080p at 30fps for high quality and smooth video
Microphone: on board mic with noise reduction for better voice pick-up up to 10 feet
Wide Angle View: 110 degree ultra wide field of view
Compatibilty: USB Plug and Play
Features: Automatic widget balance, auto brightness and colour adjustments, Tripod and privacy cover included.