(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 405 ratings.
Wirecutter's upgrade pick. A gimbal-mounted 4K camera with the best low-light image and the best built-in mic Wirecutter has tested, plus smooth tracking and gesture controls. It costs about $250, though, and Wirecutter found it more fragile than other webcams and tall enough to throw off your eyeline.
Top complaints
- Expensive
Wirecutter says at a typical $250 it's probably overkill unless you need top picture and audio. Tom's Guide lists 'a little expensive' and notes it costs $100 more than the Link 2 with the same zoom, resolution and focus system.
- Feels fragile, and it sits tall
Wirecutter says it feels more fragile than other webcams it tested and doesn't recommend it for travel. The gimbal also puts the lens higher above the screen, so you can look like you're glancing away.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT) best webcams - Some owners report glitches and slow adjustments
Amazon's summary says some owners report it doesn't work without issues, notes very slow adjustments, and mentions compatibility problems such as with TikTok Studio. Tom's Guide also wanted better zoom than the 4x carried over from the Link 2.
What owners love
- Class-leading built-in mic
Wirecutter says voices sounded nearly as clear as with a lavalier mic, even from over an arm's length away. Tom's Guide's colleagues said its voice was clear while a nearby caller was filtered out.
- Great image, especially in low light
Wirecutter found the best combination of image quality (especially in low light), white balance and tracking. Tom's Guide praises the 1/1.3-inch dual-native-ISO sensor for balancing a bright window behind a dark face.
- Smooth tracking and gesture controls
Both reviewers found the gimbal tracking smooth, and gestures for whiteboard and desk view work in Zoom even without the app installed. Amazon owners praise the 4K picture and the tracking.
- You travel with your webcam (Wirecutter says it feels fragile)
- You only take calls at your desk (it's overkill)
- You're on a budget (the Link 2C or Brio 505 cost far less)
- People who live in video meetings and want to look and sound their best
- Presenters who move around or use a whiteboard or desk view
- Dim rooms
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Upgrade pick (updated 2026-09-17). Its flaw is a tall camera that creates eyeline offset. The cheaper Link 2 lacks the Pro's audio and isn't as good in dim light.
- Tom's Guide: 4.5 stars in its best list. The cons are the price and no zoom improvement over the Link 2.