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Compact dark grey webcam with built-in microphone and USB cable

Logitech

Logitech C270 HD Webcam 720p 30fps 60° RightLight 2

SKU CH-0QZA-DF6YK

Delivers 720p video at 30 fps with a 60° view and RightLight 2 correction

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Maximum image resolution1280 × 720
  • Lens typePlastic lens
  • Supported platformsWindows 7 or higher, macOS X 10.1 or higher, Chrome OS
  • Key featuresLow Light
  • HD 720p video at 30 fps for smooth calls
  • RightLight 2 auto correction keeps you visible in low light
  • Noise-reducing omni-directional mic filters background sound
  • Fixed-focus lens with 60° view captures you clearly
  • USB-A plug-and-play works on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS

What the C270 webcam delivers

The Logitech C270 is a 720p webcam built for straightforward video calls and recordings. It captures 1280x720 video at 30 fps with a fixed-focus plastic lens and a 60° diagonal field of view. The integrated omni-directional microphone reduces background noise, and RightLight 2 adjusts the image automatically in low-light conditions. It connects via a 5 ft USB-A cable and requires no additional drivers.

Practical limits of the USB 2.0 interface

The camera uses a USB 2.0 connection, which caps available bandwidth and therefore locks the maximum resolution to 720p at 30 fps. Higher frame rates or larger resolutions are not supported over this interface. The plug-and-play design works on Windows 7 and later, Windows 10 and later, macOS X 10.10 or higher, and Chrome OS without proprietary software. A minimum 2.4 GHz Intel Core2 Duo processor with 2 GB RAM and 200 MB drive space is specified for operation.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm your device has a free USB-A port, as the cable terminates in a standard Type-A plug and no adapter is included. Check that the operating system matches the supported versions listed above. The fixed-focus lens cannot be adjusted, so the camera is unsuitable for users who need manual focus or a wider field of view. Buyers requiring 1080p capture, 60 fps streaming, or privacy shutters should consider other models.

How it compares

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Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 670 comparable items (median $50.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLogitech
Audio & video
Maximum image resolution1280 × 720
Lens typePlastic lens
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Compatibility
Supported platformsWindows 7 or higher, macOS X 10.1 or higher, Chrome OS

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 720p 30fps model or look for a higher resolution version?

The C270 captures 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second with a 60° diagonal field of view, which is the only configuration offered for this model.

What does the 720p 30fps rating actually deliver on a typical video call?

You get smooth widescreen video at 1280 x 720 pixels and 30 frames per second, plus RightLight 2 auto light correction that brightens dim rooms without extra setup.

Does the USB 2.0 connection limit the webcam's resolution or frame rate?

The USB 2.0 interface carries the full 1280 x 720 at 30 fps signal with plug-and-play simplicity on Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, and Chrome OS.

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