Choosing one of the best monitors with a webcam makes sense if you take a lot of video calls and regularly have to make video presentations, and you don't just want to reply on your laptop's camera. We're not going to lie, this is a pretty niche product, as most laptops have cameras, and most monitors don't. But there are some fantastic models to choose from, and we've picked the best for different use cases.
Using a monitor with a webcam is all about convenience and a very particular office set up. Perhaps you've invested in a PC and just don't need a laptop with camera? Getting a quality monitor with an inbuilt webcam means you don't need to get an external webcam, which can look clunky. Whatever the reasons for picking one, we've selected a range of models, from budget business options to top-end 4K monitors with webcams.
If you need a dedicated webcam to capture a wider field of view, check our guide to the best conference room webcams. And for more ways to improve your video calls and presentations, consider using one of the best ring lights for better lighting. In the meantime, here's our pick for the best monitor with webcam available today.
Quick list
Here is our quickfire overview of our picks for the best monitor with webcam. Scroll down for more details on each.
We think this is the best buy for most people who want a quality monitor with webcam. As well as a clear camera, it offers great screen size, crisp speakers and a good range of ports with 90W USB-C charging. Read more below
Proving you don't have to skimp on features with a budget monitor, the BE24EQK includes a full HD webcam, a fast 1ms response time and a robust build. And it's fantastically cheap. Read more below
For those looking for a high-quality 4K monitor with a webcam that's up to creative work, we think Dell's U3223QZ is hard to beat for great image quality and color coverage and terrific connectivity. Read more below
A curved monitor can provide a more immersive experience for media, and this one comes with a fantastic webcam for both stills and video. Great colour accuracy and a range of ports seals the deal. Read more below
Those committed to Apple's ecosystem need not look further than the company's Studio Display monitor. It's got a 12MP ultrawide camera on a superb panel with brilliant color reproduction and connectivity. Read more below
Those who often have to jump on video calls at short notice will love the smart features of this 'smart' webcam monitor, which can perform various tasks without you having to boot up. Read more below
For mega multitasking, the Philips 499P9H a lot of screen so you can spread out multiple programs. And you get a great 1080p webcam built in. Read more below
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The best monitor with webcam overall
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01. Dell C2722DE
The best monitor with webcam overall
Our expert review:
Specifications
Size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Response time / refresh rate: 8ms / 56-76Hz
Webcam: 5MP Full HD
Reasons to buy
+
Well-priced
+
Good connectivity
+
Great display for this price
Reasons to avoid
-
Boring design
Buy it if
✅ You want a good balance of quality and price: We think this is the best value monitor with webcam around.
✅ You want a medium-sized screen: We think 27-inches provides a good size for most workflows without it feeling overwhelming.
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a top-quality display for creative work: While QHD resolution will be perfect for most people, video editors and designers may want a 4K screen.
❌ You want an ultrawide monitor: A wider display can be useful for multistaking.
The bottom line
🔎 Dell C2722DE was designed specifically for video conferencing and it shows. It's a reliable monitor for general business use with good enough specs to stretch to creative work if you're not overly demanding, and it offers excellent value. ★★★★
What you need to know
Our top pick for the best monitor with webcam is the Dell C2722DE. It's a fairly old monitor now and doesn't have the most modern looks, but what this Dell lacks in thrills we find it makes up for in quality and reliability. It was designed specifically with video conferencing in mind, and we think it's a strong option for consumers and businesses looking for a solid value monitor with a webcam.
Design and features: The monitor has an unassuming but ergonomic design, sporting traditional business monitor looks. There are plenty of connectivity options with DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 1.4, plus a DP Out slot with MST for daisy-chaining and a USB-C port with 90-Watts of power delivery that can charge a laptop.
Display: At 27 inches, the display provides a decent amount of space for working on other panels while taking a video call. Covering 99% sRGB as per our tests, it's not quite there for those who want exceptional colour coverage, but it will be fine for creative work for people who don't need too much precision.
Webcam: We found that the 5MP FHD webcam offers a clear image for everyday video conferences and calls. While the microphone can't compete with the noise-cancellation of a dedicated USB mic, the sound is surprisingly good, as are the 5-watt speakers, which sound crisper than many built-in monitor speakers.
Pricing: We've picked this as top choice since we think it provides excellent value at little over $300 / £400. There are better displays and webcams further down on our list, but if you're looking for a balance of quality and price, this is hard to beat.
The best monitor with webcam for those on a budget
Our expert review:
Specifications
Size: 24-inch
Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Response time / refresh rate: 5ms / 75 Hz
Webcam: Full HD 2MP
Reasons to buy
+
Very cheap
+
Thin bezels
+
Compact size will be good for those with smaller workspaces
Reasons to avoid
-
Angular design
Buy it if
✅ You're on a tight budget: It's hard to find a decent monitor for cheaper than this, let alone one with a webcam.
✅ You don't need a big display: 24 inches is considerably bigger than a laptop display, but multitaskers may want more space.
Buy it if
❌ You're want a monitor for creative work: Colour coverage here isn't up to demanding creative work.
❌ You want space to work across multiple windows: 24 inches may be too mall if you want to multitask.
The bottom line
🔎 Asus BE24EQK is a very attractively priced monitor from one our our favourite brands for displays. It doesn't have the credentials for demanding creative work, but it's perfect for anyone who wants a relatively compact budget monitor for general work and video calls. ★★★★
What you need to know
This is one of the cheapest monitors with a webcam that we know of, but thankfully its low price doesn't mean that you have to compromise on quality. It's aimed at users looking for a value business display.
Design and features: Again, the design of this business-oriented monitor may be a little dull. However, the bezels are thin and, providing you can get past the angular base, there's plenty on offer here.
Display: This is a 24-inch 1080P (Full HD resolution) display. At this size, that relatively low resolution is just fine since we find you need at least around 27 inches to see the benefits of 4K. It's quite a small screen for multitasking or creative work, but the upshot of that is that this could be a good choice for people who don't have the biggest workspace or don't want their monitor to dominate their space.
Webcam: The monitor sports a full HD webcam and dual microphone array, and we found the picture and sound to be clear if not exactly anything special. You can fully adjust the webcam. There's a shutter if you want total privacy, and you can tilt or swivel it to get the right angle.
Pricing: This a cheap monitor by any measure so the fact that it comes with a webcam is quite impressive. It's not a display for creative professionals or anyone who demands great colour coverage, but it does the job for video calls and general office work at a very modest price.
Response time / refresh rate: 8 ms (nomal); 5 ms (fast) / 60Hz
Webcam: 4K
Reasons to buy
+
One of the very few 4K webcams
+
Lots of useful features
+
Well-priced considering the specs
Reasons to avoid
-
Speakers could be better
-
May be too small for some
Buy it if
✅ You want a display for creative work: Solid colour coverage and 4K resolution make this screen a winner.
✅ You want a 4K monitor: Video editors in particular may are likely to want 4K resolution for crisper and clearer images.
Buy it if
❌ You're on a budget: This is a relatively expensive display compared to the options above.
❌ You don't need 4K resolution: 4Kmeans a more detailed image, but you don't really need it if you're using your display for general office work and video calls.
The bottom line
🔎 Dell Ultrasharp U3223QZ is a fantastic monitor for creative execs who have need solid specs for visual work and quality webcam for handling video calls. It's expensive, but we think the specs justify the price. ★★★★
What you need to know
4K monitors with webcams were quite a rarity until recently, and the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QZ is one of the best exceptions. Aimed at creative execs, it boasts a host of multitasking features, premium-build and great performance in a robust package.
Design and features: This is the best monitor webcam we've tested, and Dell's delivered a premium look in terms of design for this monitor too. The rear panel, stand and base have a platinum finish that reminds us of a MacBook Air or Dell’s XPS laptops.
Display: We found that with 1.07 billion colours and 100% Rec 709, 100% sRGB, and 98% DCI-P3, the Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ is a monitor with a webcam that can also handle creative work. As for connectivity, you get an HDMI, two DisplayPorts and two USB-C ports, one with 90 watts of power to charge a laptop. You can use the USB-C to daisy chain a second 4K monitor if desired.
Webcam: And the webcam? It has a Sony STARVIS CMOS Sensor for up to 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60fps. This comes with presence detection for automatic login using the My Dell app, AI auto-tracking to keep you centredand digital overlap HDR that recovers details in shadows. It also has an adjustable field of view and zoom. There's a mic on each of the top corners, and sound, while not stunningly detailed, was clear enough when we tested it, and the background noise rejection seems to work well.
Pricing: With 4K resolution becoming more of a norm, 4K monitors are coming down in price, but there are few that sport quite so many features, including a webcam. As a result, the Dell Ultrasharp U3223QZ is inevitably rather expensive at full price (though it isn't the most expensive on our list). Look out for deals below because we've seen savings of around $300 off the recommended retail price.
✅ You want a curved monitor with webcam: There are very few of them about.
✅ You want lots of screen space: An ultrawide display like this 34-incher provides lots of space for working across multiple windows
✅ You want good colour accuracy for creative work: Our testing gave us a Delta E score of 0.31, which marks this as a very accurate display.
Buy it if
❌ You don't want a curved screen: Some people feel that a curved screen distorts the lines in their work.
❌ You want a monitor for gaming: A lot of curved monitors are aimed at gamers, but this has a refresh rate of just 60Hz, which will make it too slow for many.
❌ You're on a tight budget. We think this display is great value, but it's not more expensive than our first two choices.
The bottom line
🔎 HP Z34c G3 is one of the best curved monitors that we've tested for creative work and one of the very few that have a webcam. It's also very good value. ★★★★½
What you need to know
A curved monitor tends to be something you like or don't. It can provide a more immersive viewing experience for media and entertainment. If that's what you're lookinf for, we think this is a great all-round performer for creative tasks and/or business, and it has an inbuilt, pop-out webcam.
Design and features: We found the monitor to be sturdy thank to a rather weighty base. It was easy to set up, with very little wobble. In terms of economics, it allows a good range of positions to get the perfect viewing angle at your desk. The bezels are slim, maximising screen real estate and minimising distraction. We did find that the base sits quite far back from the screen, so you need to allow some space to avoid your desk feeling encroached upon.
Display: Besides the webcam, this screen ticks a lot of boxes. For general productivity, we found that the monitor handles side-by-side windows effortlessly, which is one of the plus points of having an ultra wide monitor if you've got complex projects on the go. And creatives will be happy with the display, which we found calibrated really well (0.31 Delta E puts it at one of most colour accurate we've tested), and it held up well in bright sunlight. We don't recommend this monitor if you're planning on using it for gaming as the refresh rate just won't stand up to the pace.
Webcam: The webcam itself is 5mp and Zoom-certified and compatible with standard video conferencing. It has Windows Hello enabled (a bit like Apple's Face ID). The webcam also streams at high-res 1080p at 30FPS and we found that it performs well in still images. In fact, we think it'll perform better than most laptop cameras making the screen an excellent companion to your laptop
Pricing: We think this is a little pricey at the full recommended retail price but we've seen some good deals, which potentially make it a great buy.
Response time / Refresh rate: 8 ms (normal); 5 ms (fast) / 60Hz
Webcam: 12MP ultrawide
Reasons to buy
+
Sleek design
+
USB-C ports for peripherals
+
Decent image quality
Reasons to avoid
-
No HDR support
-
Need to spend extra for height adjustment
Buy it if
✅ You have a big budget: This is the most expensive monitor on our list.
✅ You like Apple products: The real highlight here is the Apple design.
✅ You want good colour accuracy for creative work: Our testing gave us a Delta E score of 0.31, which marks this as a very accurate display.
Buy it if
❌ You're on a budget: At over $2,000, this is an expensive display for what's offered.
❌ You don't need such high resolution: Unless you need it for video editing or other creative work, you could get a cheaper monitor with lower resolution.
The bottom line
🔎 Apple Studio Display looks great and has an excellent display with high resolution. The webcam is also very crisp and clear, but we felt Apple could have provided more for this price. ★★★
What you need to know
The Apple Studio display provides a decent webcam in a 5K retina display monitor with a sleek design and a creative focus, which is very refreshing in a sea of more business-oriented monitors.
Display: When we reviewed it, the Studio Display didn't exactly wow us. Not because it's bad but just because of what else we would have liked it to have for the asking price (the lack of HDR support seems a strange choice for Apple). However, performance was decent, with bright and vivid image quality. There's support for 1 billion colours with P3 wide colour (more than sRGB).
Webcam: When it comes to the webcam, we actually thought it was fine, at least in decent lighting. The Center Stage feature uses artificial intelligence to keep you centred even if you move around while you're on screen. There's also a studio-quality mic array, and the A13 Bionic chip offers Dolby Atmos audio for sound that's pretty impressive as far as built-in monitor speakers go.
Pricing: Now we come to the negative part. The pricing was one of the main reasons we only gave the display three stars in our original review. It's a nice screen, but we feel that it's hard to justify the price tag for many users. At well over $2,000 / £2,000, we would like to see more for the price.
✅ You want a monitor and TV in one: The M8 provides Smart TV streaming that doesn't require booting up your PC.
✅ You want to browse and answer emails without switching on your PC: These smart features could potentially save time for those who aren't always working on their PC.
Buy it if
❌ You won't use the smart features: If your PC is up and running most of the day, you're unlikely to use those in-built tools like TV and video calls, and they're one of the big selling points of this display.
❌ You want a compact monitor: Some people may prefer a smaller display.
The bottom line
🔎 Samsung M8 is smart in looks and smart in nature, but those native tools will only suit certain workflows and you may not use them if you tend to work most of the day on your PC. The price is very good however, and colour accuracy is good enough for creative work. ★★★★
What you need to know
The Samsung M8 is a monitor with webcam that's a little different in that it's a smart monitor. That means that it comes loaded with several apps that allow you to do a range of basic tasks without needing to be connected to a PC. They include browsing, sending emails, gaming and Smart TV streaming. The apps did also include Google Meet, but unfortunately Google has decided to stop supplying the app to Samsung smart TVs and monitors.
Design and features: We think the smart features on this distinctly Apple-looking monitor could be useful for people that want to a screen for a range of uses and not necessarily always for a full session of work. It could save you from buying a separate TV, and it can save you time with certain tasks. You can also play games via the Xbox Game Pass and there's voice assistant functionality from Alexa and Samsung's Bixby.
Display: The display itself has a peak brightness of only 400 nits, but we found that the dynamic HDR10+ serves well to recover detail in dark and light areas. Our tests also showed good colour coverage and accuracy for creative work (after calibration). The biggest negative is the sound quality from the speakers, but then that's the case with so many monitors.
Webcam: The webcam is not a built-in camera but a magnetic stick-on device. It's compact and non-intrusive and it has face tracking and auto-zoom functions. Originally, the big novelty was being able to make video calls without having to boot up by using the native Google Meet app, but that has now been removed.
Pricing: We think the price of the M8 is very reasonable, although it only really makes sense if you think you're going to make use of those smart features.
✅ You want a huge monitor: This super-wide display is the equivalent of having two QHD displays side by side.
✅ You have plenty of budget: Be prepared to spend around $1,000 / £1,000.
Buy it if
❌ You have limited space: A monitor this big needs a large desk.
❌ Budget is tight: This costs over twice the price of some monitors, but then it is the size of two QHD monitors together.
The bottom line
🔎 Philips Brilliance 499P9H is a huge display with a webcam and a boon for multitasking since it provides so much space to work across different windows or to connect two laptops. The webcam is also very good, but this is an expensive display. ★★★★
What you need to know
For a really wide screen, there's this giant from Philips. Ultrawide monitors with webcams are a very rare breed, but if you have the desk space, the Philips Brilliance 499P9H is just the thing for a swathe of display complete with a webcam.
Design and features: The Philips Brilliance 499P9H is not an ultrawide, it's a superwide. Confusingly, this is an even wider option, with a 32:9 aspect ratio rather than 21:9. That gives you the same screen space as having a pair of QHD displays side by side. Of course, the main benefit here is for productivity if you want to use multiple programs at once and spread them across the screen.
Display: We found the 499P9H to come with plenty of benefits, including an immersive curved DisplayHDR 400 display covering 91% of Adobe RGB, a MultiView option for sharing the screen between two computers, built-in USB-C docking and integrated speakers.
Webcam: The pop-up webcam contains advanced sensors for Windows Hello, which means that if you're on Windows you can use the webcam to sign in, much like Apple's FaceID. The benefit of using a webcam on such a large screen is that you can view the person you're talking to in a video call and still have plenty of space to pull up any documents or presentations that you might need to consult during the conference (or just get on with work if you zone out!).
Pricing: This is an expensive monitor, although it's still half the price of the Apple Studio Display above, and you get a huge amount of screen for your money.
Choosing the best monitor with webcam for you comes down to what you need. The majority of monitors with cameras are FHD displays aimed as business use and general consumers, but we are starting to see more 4K monitors with webcams. If you're only going to use the monitor for general productivity tasks, FHD will probably be fine, and you might want to choose one of the cheap monitors with webcam on our lists.
Creatives are more likely to want to go for 4K resolution or more (such as the Apple Studio or Samsung M8), which also provide good enough colour coverage and brightness for much creative work. A decent refresh rate and response time are also good to keep things nice and smooth. And of course, you'll want connectivity that fits your computer – VGA, DVI, DisplayPort or HDMI. Built-in speakers can be a bonus, but they don't usually offer a lot of power, so you'll usually be better with desktop speakers or headphones.
When we review monitors, we conduct lab tests on monitors' brightness, contrast, colour coverage and accuracy but we also use them in practical situations for different types of work, including design work and photo and video editing. In the cases when monitors have a webcam, we also test the camera in real-life situations such as for video calls and conferences. We also compare specs with other products and take feedback from other contributors and customer reviews. We've also made a selection of the best monitors for working from home, some of which include a webcam.
In general, integrated webcams have less space for components than external webcams. This means the quality can be lower as there are fewer fancy features. However, there are a range of high-spec monitors with in-built webcams that match the quality of external options.
Having an integrated webcam means less faffing with yet another device and set-up is smoother. However, some content creators might want the flexibility of an external camera for positioning – an integrated monitor camera is fixed in place putting limitations on filming setups. Make sure you do your research as to the specs you actually need before making a decision.
What webcam specs do I need for a monitor with a webcam?
As for the camera itself, the ideal is a webcam that delivers 1080P resolution – 720P is about acceptable, but that extra resolution makes a real difference (except for when you're reduced to a tiny portion of a gallery view).
Stereo microphones are also a definite plus, and if you have concerns about privacy, you may want to consider a pop-up webcam that you can put away when not in use, or at least one with a privacy screen that you can put down over the lens.
Dan is the Editor of T3.com and covers the latest in computing, home entertainment and mobile tech. He's also the former Deputy Editor of TechRadar and former Editor of Lifehacker UK. Dan has written for numerous computing and lifestyle magazines and has also written a book, too. You'll see him pop up in numerous places, having been quoted in or on The Sun, BBC World Service, BBC News Online, ITN News, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio 4 and Sky News Radio.
