You can (and should) test your webcam and microphone setup on Windows or macOS before connecting to a video call.

NexiGo's basic HelloCam performs well as a 1080p, Windows Hello webcam, but some issues with consistency and a lack of audio filtering mar its performance.

We want you to have the best webcam possible, at the right price. Here's how we test webcams to arrive at and justify our best picks.