UGREEN 1080p30 USB Webcam with Dual Microphones (15728)

Overview

A PC or laptop with no camera, or a poor one, gets a clear picture and sound for video calls, online classes and meetings. The UGREEN 15728 is a wired USB webcam with an integrated USB-A cable that outputs up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps from a 2 MP camera, with two built-in microphones, an 85 degree field of view and a clip mount that swivels 360 degrees and tilts about 15 degrees each way.

Is it right for you?

• Suits individual or small-group framing on a desk, with the 85 degree view.
• Suits Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.6 or later, Linux with USB camera support, and Android 5.0 or later where the device supports USB host cameras.
• It is wired USB-A only, not wireless, and it does not record 4K or more than 30 fps at 1080p.
• Autofocus, optical zoom and a privacy shutter: not stated by the manufacturer.

Key features

• Video up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps from a 2 MP camera.
• Two built-in microphones with stereo pickup up to 3 m and 2D digital noise reduction.
• Automatic DRC light correction for brightness and colour temperature.
• 85 degree field of view.
• Monitor or laptop clip with 360 degree horizontal swivel and about 15 degrees of tilt each way; tripod-compatible.
• Integrated USB-A cable, plug and play.

What else you need

A free USB-A port on the computer. Camera and microphone permissions and device selection are still needed in the operating system and app.

Installation

Clip it onto the monitor or laptop lid, taking care not to press on a fragile or closing panel, plug in the USB-A cable and choose the UGREEN camera explicitly in the application’s video settings. For a dark or noisy image, add soft front light, avoid strong backlight and clean the lens with suitable dry lens care.

Software and licences

Works with Zoom, Skype, YouTube and other camera applications. No software or licence is needed, but each app must be allowed to use the camera and microphone.

Before you buy

• App, USB and network settings can lower the delivered resolution or frame rate, and automatic low-light correction cannot replace proper front lighting.
• The 3 m microphone pickup figure depends on room noise, echo, speaker level and app processing. Professional noise isolation, echo cancellation or studio audio is not promised.
• No tripod is included unless a retail bundle states it.
• Keep camera and microphone permissions limited to trusted applications.