AnkerWork C310 4K Webcam for PC, 12 Megapixel, AI Auto Focus, AI Framing, AI Noise Canceling Mic, Built-In Privacy Cover, Adjustable FOV, 1080p@60FPS HDR, USB Webcam for Video Calls and Livestreams

A great little webcam
I found myself needing a webcam after adding 2 screens to my MacBook pro. Having the camera at an angle was less than ideal, and the MBP camera is 720p and a little fussy being the older M1 spec.Initially, I ordered another camera but sent it back as it wasn’t possible to turn off the flicker from our downlights, and I could not get it to sit securely on the top of my monitor.This came, and it was very easy to set up – just plug it in. It sits securely on the top of my middle monitor and has a privacy lens (not sure I need it, but it can’t hurt). Added bonus the port is USB C so it can be used with another cable if I take it on my travels.After installing the software, I had a bunch of pretty neat features, including anti-flicker and auto-tracking. Whilst the tracking is very cool, I found it distracting on a Slack call – it seems Slack zooms in a little more, and I found my head bouncing around the video square.It was a very good clear video, and the sound quality was also improved.

Nice device, great picture
Great video quality and the Ankerwork app is actually quite simple but effective. This can be used with USB 2.0 but you’ll be restricted to 1080p. Really impressed, would have been nice to have an ir camera included for Windows hello at this price point though.

Broke down just after the return window closed
I purchased this in August. When it arrived, Iwas quite impressed with the picture quality and features. However, this excitement didn’t last long. The camera broke down shortly after the 30-day return period lapsed. It started flickering, the image was constantly switching from extremely overexposed to complete darkness, the camera started getting really hot to the touch, until eventing it will shut down completely and stop responding. I raised 3 support tickets with the manufacturer to try and resolve this under warranty. However, like all Anker rproducts, the customer support was nonexistent. I got a few very delayed copy/pasted messages with instructions on how to troubleshoot the problem. However, they were related to a completely different camera model which used a wireless connection. The advise was completely irrelevant and didn’t provide a solution. After almost 2 months of no further reply, Amazon stepped in and issued a return lable for the defective product.While the camera has some great specs on paper, the build quality isn’t great at this price tag. Expect to have to replace it within a month or so. It’s best to go for one of the more reputable brands out there which offer similar or better functionality and more dependable readability and customer support.

Great overall webcam for the money
The AnkerWork C310 webcam has truly impressed me with its exceptional video quality, AI framing, and reliable auto brightness/exposure control. I’ve experienced crisp and clear visuals during video calls and streaming sessions, and the AI framing generally keeps me centered in the frame, even though it occasionally struggles with dark clothing. What sets this webcam apart is its ability to adapt to various lighting conditions, ensuring that I always look my best without the need for constant adjustments. Despite a minor issue, the AnkerWork C310 has become my go-to choice for video conferencing and streaming, making my virtual experiences more enjoyable and professional.

Works as described. Lots of different features and settings for lighting, zoom, etc. No complaints.

Buono

I didn’t think much of it when I purchased this. I had bought a logitech brio 4k before this but it ended up being a dud, or at least that’s what I thought. The BRIO was very poor image quality and the frame rate was terrible on the work pc I was using it on.Enter the Anker C310, honestly, after my let down with the BRIO (I’m sure it can achieve better quality video but the one I had simply did not), the Anker is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper at nearly half the price, the image quality is superior, though again this is biased based on my experience, the stream quality is fairly okay and it switches to 60 fps without issues. You do need the software installed to adjust field of view and switch resolutions, you’d also need to connect it to a USB-C port to take proper advantage for 4k if you are using that but 1080p 60fps is the sweet spot for me. Overall, you do still need a proper light setup to get better image quality as is the case for most webcams due to sensor limitations, unless you’re willing to shill out gopro levels of money.I also have a GOPRO Hero 9 i occasionally use in video conferencing but I use it through an HDMI video capture card, obviously the quality of gopro is beyond superior, but it takes way too much time to setup each time as you have to click on a bunch of menus on the camera itself to hide the UI through capture mode. I haven’t tried the webcam software with the gopro in a few years (on release it was absolute trash). The gopro also heats up quite a bit so it’s not ideal for continuous sessions, again here is the Anker C310 which I’m fairly happy with at this point, its bulky but not terrible and sits fine on my fine bezel screen.The best part is that it comes with a built in privacy shutter which also enables/disables video, I’m hoping this isn’t an issue in the long run but it feels really well built. The mic on the camera is pretty decent too though I haven’t really vouched for the noise cancellation capabilities as most of this is handled by default on Zoom and Teams nowdays.Overall, I doubt you’ll be disappointed with this webcam, the C210 which lacks 4k is actually good contender too, though much simpler, it does great image quality and is very inexpensive compared to most brand mainstream webcams.