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AVerMedia PW313 vs EMEET SmartCam C960: Comparison

AVerMedia PW313 vs EMEET SmartCam C960 resolution compared

Resolution is the dividing line, AVerMedia PW313 1080p60 against EMEET SmartCam C960 2K30. Field of view is closer, 90 deg on the AVerMedia PW313 versus 84 deg on the EMEET SmartCam C960. There is a split on privacy shutter as well, No on the AVerMedia PW313 versus Yes on the EMEET SmartCam C960.

Which should you buy, AVerMedia PW313 or EMEET SmartCam C960?

Buy the AVerMedia PW313 for streamers wanting smooth 60fps motion and budget-conscious content creators, though it is not built for anyone requiring 4K resolution and users wanting a built-in privacy shutter. The EMEET SmartCam C960 is the one to take for users prioritizing built-in mic quality and budget shoppers wanting a 2K option, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting true 4K resolution and users needing a wide multi-person FOV. Our rating of the AVerMedia PW313 (6/10): A solid mid-budget streaming webcam whose 60fps mode outclasses pricier 30fps-only rivals. Our rating of the EMEET SmartCam C960 (6/10): A budget webcam whose microphones outperform its optics, a fair trade for callers who talk more than they move.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, frame rate, autofocus type and primary use case included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

AVerMedia PW313 (1080p60/Autofocus/90° FOV/Built-In Microphone/Streaming and Video Calls)
AVerMedia
AVerMedia PW313
EMEET SmartCam C960 (2K30/1080p60/Autofocus/Dual Microphone/Streaming and Video Calls)
EMEET
EMEET SmartCam C960

Specs and benchmarks

  • Resolution

    AVerMedia PW313
    1080p60
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    2K30 (1080p at 60 fps)

  • Brand

    AVerMedia PW313
    AVerMedia
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    EMEET

  • Model Number

    AVerMedia PW313
    PW313
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    SmartCam C960

  • Frame Rate

    AVerMedia PW313
    60 fps
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    60 fps

  • Autofocus Type

    AVerMedia PW313
    Autofocus
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    Autofocus

  • Field of View

    AVerMedia PW313
    90 degBest
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    84 deg-7%

  • Primary Use Case

    AVerMedia PW313
    Streaming, Video Calls
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    Streaming, Video Calls

  • Privacy Shutter

    AVerMedia PW313
    No
    EMEET SmartCam C960
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose AVerMedia PW313 if you want the higher frame rate (60 fps vs 60 fps) and the higher field of view (90 deg vs 84 deg).

    Choose EMEET SmartCam C960 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    AVerMedia PW313

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A solid mid-budget streaming webcam whose 60fps mode outclasses pricier 30fps-only rivals.

    EMEET SmartCam C960

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A budget webcam whose microphones outperform its optics, a fair trade for callers who talk more than they move.

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