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AVerMedia PW313 vs Papalook PA452: Comparison

What is the difference between AVerMedia PW313 and Papalook PA452?

On frame rate the spread is 50%, AVerMedia PW313 60 fps against Papalook PA452 30 fps, so AVerMedia PW313 takes it. Resolution is not the same on both, 1080p60 on the AVerMedia PW313 versus 1080p30 on the Papalook PA452. Primary use case is not the same on both, Streaming, Video Calls on the AVerMedia PW313 versus Streaming, Beauty Video Calls on the Papalook PA452.

Which should you buy, AVerMedia PW313 or Papalook PA452?

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 Papalook PA452 is the one to take for streamers and creators who need built-in lighting without extra gear and evening or dim-room video calls, though it is not the pick for users who already own separate studio lighting and anyone wanting 4K or 60fps capture. 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 Papalook PA452 (6/10): an affordable ring-light webcam that solves the lighting problem well even if the sensor itself is unremarkable.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: field of view, autofocus type and privacy shutter are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Resolution

    AVerMedia PW313
    1080p60
    Papalook PA452
    1080p30
  • Brand

    AVerMedia PW313
    AVerMedia
    Papalook PA452
    Papalook
  • Model Number

    AVerMedia PW313
    PW313
    Papalook PA452
    PA452
  • Frame Rate

    AVerMedia PW313
    60 fpsBest
    Papalook PA452
    30 fps-50%
  • Autofocus Type

    AVerMedia PW313
    Autofocus
    Papalook PA452
    Autofocus
  • Field of View

    AVerMedia PW313
    90 deg
    Papalook PA452
    90 deg
  • Primary Use Case

    AVerMedia PW313
    Streaming, Video Calls
    Papalook PA452
    Streaming, Beauty Video Calls
  • Privacy Shutter

    AVerMedia PW313
    No
    Papalook PA452
    No

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose AVerMedia PW313 if you want the higher frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps) and the higher field of view (90 deg vs 90 deg).

    Choose Papalook PA452 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.

    Papalook PA452

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    An affordable ring-light webcam that solves the lighting problem well even if the sensor itself is unremarkable.

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