Today gaming is not constrained to a single screen. People love watching gamers playing their favorite games on popular video platforms like YouTube, Twitch, etc. Now to attach well with the audience a perfect webcam plays a vital role in sharing emotions. This is where a hunt for a powerful webcam fitted for streamers becomes a daunting task. To save your time and effort here is Avermedia PW 313 Webcam Review. If you are looking for a decent webcam for gaming video streaming then do read this review till the end.
Avermedia PW 313 Webcam Features:
PW 313 is a tripod ready webcam. It is sturdy and the design primarily focuses on the comfort of shifting viewing angles on the go. Its body features three primary parts, the head, camera cover, and the stand below. The camera head sits inside amount which can rotate 360-degrees. You can move the camera towards the left or right in a complete circle. Ideal for streaming setup and this feature completely removes the issues of the static unmovable stand. No matter where you fix it, on a computer screen or on a tripod rotate the camera to get the best angle. You can also tilt the camera towards front/back and left-right.
The second primary body section of PW 313 is the stand. You can place it on a desk or fix it on the screen. If you want a much better viewing angle then use a tripod. Avermedia PW 313 is designed with the idea of making streaming extremely simple. Also, PW 313 is a good choice for video meetings. It is a mistake to conclude Avermedia PW 313 is reserved for video game streaming. For privacy instead of relying on your software settings, Avermedia PW 313 has a camera cover. A simple sliding shutter to block the camera view, but this does not turn off the mic.
Overall Avermedia PW 313 has all the important elements to make streaming easy. I still recommend using a secondary mic for clearer audio if you prefer to talk in a much professional way. Otherwise, Avermedia PW 313 has all the ingredients, to begin with, game streaming.
Avermedia PW 313 Webcam Setup & Video Quality:
PW 313 is a USB 2.0 plug and play camera. It records in 1080p@30fps for podcasting, streaming, and gaming. The video streaming quality is decent and it relies a lot on your internet speed. For HD streaming you have to be on a high-speed internet connection. Otherwise, Avermedia PW 313 records decent quality video. The recording is not a problem, however for streaming as said high-speed internet is needed. Also the image and video quality is better in good lights, quality in low light is not great.
Avermedia also offers CamEngine software. If you want camera filters, effects, or portrait enhancement then download it free from the official site. And if you do not want to overload your PC with any tool, then you can try CamEngine Lite for basic video settings. With the help of CamEngine, you can easily enhance and customize the streaming quality. For the fun part add filters to entertain the audience.
Verdict:
PW 313 does not confuse users with extra settings unless required. If everything is ready and all you need is plug and play camera then pick this one. Or else CamEngine software is available for free download. PW 313 cost $79.99 (Approx. 7750 INR), it does sound like a hefty price. But if you see the features, the design, and video recording quality then it fits well to the budget. You can focus more on quality and less on messing up with settings using this webcam. Talking about the negative aspects, it does lack the power to improve the image quality in low light.
