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First, fair warning, it's early days and I've only been using this for a day, but initial impressions are nothing short of excellent. I'm a big fan of Anker kit and own several of their products, all of which have performed very well. This new webcam is no exception. Surely everyone must be aware of how hard it is to get hold of a decent webcam at the moment, with the world and his dog working from home. I've been using an old Logitech C270 which is no more than average in ideal lighting and pretty poor in low light. And the ubiquitous 'top-tier' C920 version has been out of stock or stupidly priced for the last 12 months. So along came the Anker C300 and I decided to pull the trigger on it quickly before this becomes a rare item too!
It feels quality from the outset, with a nice solid feel and integrated mount so it can be used on top of a monitor, standalone, or attached to a tripod. There is a supplied USB C cable that is detachable from the webcam, which is a nice touch. There's also an included USB type A adapter should your computer not have the newer USB C connection. There's a white LED to the right of the lens which indicates when the camera is on, but if you're particularly paranoid, Anker have thoughtfully included 2 stick-on privacy covers.
Plugging it in, the C300 was recognised immediately by Windows 10 and worked without any drivers. Although you'll definitely want to download the suggested 'AnkerWork' app as it provided a camera firmware update straight out of the box. The same software also allows you to tweak the camera settings to adjust the resolution, FPS (30 or 60), viewing angle, HDR, and auto framing features. These can be all changed individually, or you can pick one of the presets (Personal, Streaming, or Meeting).
Now on to the important bit - the imagine quality. Wow! Maybe I'm just easily impressed having been used to a barrage of average laptop webcams, but the C300 image really stands out. In 1080p mode it's sharp, bright, and has none of the usual webcam colour problems, giving a very natural picture. Your Zoom/Teams meetings will never look the same again! Autofocus seems accurate and speedy, and the 'follow' function actually seems to work well.
Whilst I use a standalone USB microphone for my calls, I did give the on-board mic a go, and was very surprised at how good it sounded. It did a good job of isolating background noise too. Certainly if you haven't got another microphone, this will be more than adequate for your average conference call. I used it for one of my work calls, and had no complaints.
So overall then, Anker have done it again. Another top quality product from them to shake up what has been a very stagnant market. The only downside is the relatively expensive price tag, but in this case you definitely seem to get what you pay for. To be completely transparent, I did manage to get a hefty £30 'early bird' discount on it, which made it quite a bargain.
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 9.9 x 3 x 3 cm; 127.57 g |
| Batteries | 4 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Item model number | A3361 |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| Series | A3361011 |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Standing screen display size | 2 Inches |
| Resolution | FHD |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 12 MP |
| Hardware Platform | laptop, Mac |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 15 Hours |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2.6 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 7 |
| Item Weight | 127 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
