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AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro vs Kensington W1050: Comparison

AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro vs Kensington W1050 field of view compared

Start with field of view, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro 95 deg against Kensington W1050 84 deg, 12% in favour of AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro. There is a split on primary use case as well, Video Calls, Remote Work on the AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro versus Business Video Conferencing on the Kensington W1050.

AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro vs Kensington W1050: which one fits your build

The AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro suits remote workers in dim or backlit home offices and buyers wanting autofocus and a privacy shutter together, though it is the wrong buy for streamers wanting 60fps or higher resolution and studio setups with controlled, bright lighting. The Kensington W1050 is the one to take for IT procurement teams already buying Kensington docks or locks and everyday professional Zoom or Teams video calls, though it is not the pick for streamers or gamers wanting higher frame rates and anyone wanting a wide-angle lens for small conference rooms. Our rating of the AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro (6/10): A solid low-light-focused 1080p webcam for home offices, if not a class leader on raw sharpness. Our rating of the Kensington W1050 (6/10): A dependable business webcam that makes the most sense for IT teams already standardized on Kensington desk accessories.

What AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro and Kensington W1050 have in common

Everything else lines up. Resolution, frame rate, autofocus type and privacy shutter read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Resolution

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    1080p30
    Kensington W1050
    1080p30
  • Brand

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    AVerMedia
    Kensington W1050
    Kensington
  • Model Number

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    CAM 313 Pro
    Kensington W1050
    W1050
  • Frame Rate

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    30 fps
    Kensington W1050
    30 fps
  • Autofocus Type

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    Autofocus
    Kensington W1050
    Autofocus
  • Field of View

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    95 degBest
    Kensington W1050
    84 deg-12%
  • Primary Use Case

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    Video Calls, Remote Work
    Kensington W1050
    Business Video Conferencing
  • Privacy Shutter

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro
    Yes
    Kensington W1050
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro if you want the higher frame rate (30 fps vs 30 fps) and the higher field of view (95 deg vs 84 deg).

    Choose Kensington W1050 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    AVerMedia CAM 313 Pro

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A solid low-light-focused 1080p webcam for home offices, if not a class leader on raw sharpness.

    Kensington W1050

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A dependable business webcam that makes the most sense for IT teams already standardized on Kensington desk accessories.

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