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General

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Series

Facecam1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026The page now titles the product Facecam, and its FAQ and the Elgato guides call it Facecam MK.2. The line is Facecam.

Link1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Page title Insta360 Link 2 and Link 2C. The page text and the spec table cover both models.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

10WAC99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: SKU 10WAC9901

CINSABNB14Retailer pagehenrys.com/insta360-link-2-4k-ai-webcam/5637655329.pRead 15 October 2026Page data: manufacturer code CINSABNB, colour Black. The Arctic White edition has its own code, which no maker page states.

GTIN / EAN

084000666922710Retailer pageshopro.lt/periferija-ir-priedai/web-kameros/elgato-facecam-mk-2-ltRead 15 October 2026Barcode printed as 840006669227 (UPC-12) for 10WAC9901. Stored as EAN-13 with a leading zero, an exact conversion.

697035785875013Retailer pagefoto-erhardt.com/cameras/action-cameras/insta360-link-2_technik.htmlRead 15 October 2026Product data lists gtin13 6970357858750 for INSTA360 Link 2 and does not name the colour. Retailer search listings show the same code with CINSABNB, the Black code. US shops list another UPC that could not be read, so it is not stored.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 March 20244Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Press release dated 28 March 2024

24 September 202410Press releasenewsroom.notified.com/transcontinentagroup/posts/pressreleases/new-insta360-link-2-and-link-2c-for-premium-qRead 15 October 2026Press release dated 2024-09-24

Status

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026US store page: add to cart at $119.99

Available1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Store page with an add to cart button

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.995Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 18 June 2024: $149.99, cheaper than the $199.99 predecessor6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 28 March 2024: $149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at $149.99

$199.9911Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/insta360-link-2-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026MSRP $199.99 USD, US price excluding tax. The Link 2C is $149.99.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/insta360-link-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the Link 2 retails for $199.99, $100 less than the original Link

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at 149.99 euros, as published and including VAT. The review names no country.8Press articlemuycomputer.comRead 15 October 2026Launch report: available on Elgato's website at 149.99 euros (Spanish press, price including VAT)

€229.9910Press releasenewsroom.notified.com/transcontinentagroup/posts/pressreleases/new-insta360-link-2-and-link-2c-for-premium-qRead 15 October 2026Recommended retail price including VAT of 229.99 EUR for the Link 2, Benelux. Insta360's German store lists 229.99 EUR today.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Compare table, Colors: Black

Graphite Black, Arctic White1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Color: Graphite Black, Arctic White

Form factoriGimbal means motors pan and tilt the camera. A camera that pans and zooms only by cropping the image is standard.

Standard1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Fixed lens. Pan, tilt and zoom are digital, set in Camera Hub or Stream Deck (FAQ and press release).

Motorized gimbal1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Gimbal: 2-Axis. The Link 2C column says None.

Video

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Video modesiHighest frame rate the maker lists at each landscape resolution, one row per resolution and video format. Modes are over the fastest USB connection the camera supports. Limits on a slower USB port go in the source note. Portrait modes are not rows.

AElgato Facecam MK.2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	120
960	540	120

Source2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Supported Resolutions (uncompressed, USB 3.0): 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30. The 120 fps modes are not listed here. See the press release and the Camera Hub guide. No video format is named per mode, so format is left out.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026The note that HDR is unavailable at 120 fps shows the camera has 120 fps modes4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Capable of 120 frames per second in HD resolution (720p) over USB 3.0 in slow-mo mode. 1080p60 is the headline mode. The 540p120 mode comes from the Windows Central spec list.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p120, 720p60, 720p30, 540p120, 540p60, 540p30. Source of the 540p120 row.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: the first Elgato camera with full 120 fps slow-mo at 720p

BInsta360 Link 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60
1280	720	60
640	360	30

Source1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Video Resolution, landscape: 4K at 30, 1080p at 60, 720p at 60, 360p at 30. Lower rates of 50, 25 and 24 are also listed. The Video Coding Format row says H.264 and MJPEG without tying a format to a mode, so format is left out. Portrait modes are not rows.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 4K

Not available

30fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 1080p

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at any resolutioniOften reached at 720p or lower.

120fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

HDR videoiThe maker states that the camera captures HDR video. Low-light correction or automatic exposure alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: HDR video in Camera Hub. Compare table row HDR Video says up to 1080p30. The Elgato Camera Hub dynamic range guide gives 30 and 60 fps, see hdr_max_fps.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Facecam MK.2 is listed as a model that supports HDR4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026HDR in full HD at 60 frames per second

Yes1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table HDR: Supported in all resolutions and frame rates3Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/shootingRead 15 October 2026Q3: both models support HDR

Max frame rate with HDRiHighest frame rate at which the maker states HDR works. The resolution goes in the source note.

60fps3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Note: for Facecam MK.2, HDR is limited to 30 fps and 60 fps modes and is unavailable at 120 fps. The highest HDR rate is 60 fps, at 1080p. The product page compare table says up to 1080p30 and the launch press release says 1080p60 HDR.

60fps1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026HDR is supported in all resolutions and frame rates. The highest listed rate is 60 at 1080p and 720p, so 60 is stored.

Portrait videoiThe camera outputs vertical 9:16 video, by a native portrait mode or by turning the camera on its mount. Cropping in streaming software does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Page section Portrait Mode: rotate the camera and shoot 9:16 in 4K. Needs a tripod, see the online manual portrait page.6Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/operationtutorials/portraitmodeRead 15 October 2026Q1: mount the camera sideways on a tripod and pick a 9:16 portrait resolution in Link Controller, 4K, 1080p or 720p. The gimbal does not rotate the camera.11Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/insta360-link-2-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026To use portrait mode the camera must be mounted sideways. The gimbal will not rotate for you.

Sensor and lens

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Sensor optical formatiPublished optical-format notation, such as 1/1.2 inch. This is not the physical sensor diagonal in inches.

1/2.5"1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor 1/2.5 inch

1/2"1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Sensor Size: 1/2 inch. The online manual hardware page says the same.2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026

SensoriSensor maker and model or family as published, e.g. Sony STARVIS 2 IMX585. Maker plus model or family. When the maker names only the sensor brand, such as Sony, the brand alone is stored. A technology word alone, such as CMOS, BSI or stacked, is not a value.

Sony STARVIS CMOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor. No model number or pixel count is published.

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Sensor resolutioniPublished image sensor resolution in megapixels. An interpolated photo resolution does not count. A maker's camera megapixel row can be the interpolated photo size, so check it against the video resolution and other sources. A quad Bayer sensor counts with its full published pixel count, such as 48 MP.

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Pixel sizeiPhysical pixel pitch of the sensor as published.

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Aperture (f/)if-number of the lens. A lower number lets in more light.

2.41Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Aperture: f/2.4

1.81Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Aperture: F1.8

Focal length (35 mm equivalent)iFull-frame equivalent focal length. The actual focal length of the lens does not count.

24mm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focal length: 24 mm (full-frame equivalent)

26mm1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 26 mm3Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/shootingRead 15 October 2026Q4: 26 mm

Lens materialiMaterial of the lens elements as published.

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Field of view (diagonal)iDiagonal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video. When the source names no aspect ratio, the published diagonal value is stored. A diagonal value stated only for 4:3 is left out. A field of view whose axis no source names is left out. When a horizontal and a diagonal value are both published, they must fit 16:9: 71.4 degrees horizontal is about 79 degrees diagonal. A pair that fits 4:3 means the diagonal is left out.

84°1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Field of view: 84 degrees. The quick start guide labels it diagonal. FAQ: starts at 84 degrees and can be narrowed in Camera Hub.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Field of View: 84 degrees (diagonal)

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Field of view (horizontal)iHorizontal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video, the same frame as the diagonal. A value that fits only a 4:3 frame next to a published 16:9 diagonal is left out.

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67°1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Fixed FOV: 79.5 degrees DFOV and 67 degrees HFOV. The pair fits a 4:3 frame, so the diagonal is not stored. The 16:9 diagonal is about 74 degrees, which Insta360 does not publish.3Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/shootingRead 15 October 2026Q5: 79.5 degrees DFOV, 67 degrees HFOV. The pair fits 4:3, so only the horizontal value is stored.

Selectable fields of viewiDiagonal fields of view the user can pick in the camera or the maker's app. Free digital zoom is not a preset.

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Focus and zoom

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FocusiAutofocus means the source does not name the autofocus method. A generic autofocus claim is not PDAF.

Fixed focus1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Optics: Elgato Prime Lens (fixed focus). FAQ: fixed-focus lens optimized for desk use.

Phase-detect autofocus1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Page section True Focus: Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)10Press releasenewsroom.notified.com/transcontinentagroup/posts/pressreleases/new-insta360-link-2-and-link-2c-for-premium-qRead 15 October 2026True Focus uses Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)

Manual focusiFocus can be set by hand on the camera or in the maker's app.

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Yes11Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/insta360-link-2-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: Link Controller gives full control over exposure, focus and white balance

Closest focus distanceiNearest distance at which the subject is sharp. For fixed focus, the near end of the published sharp range. When ranges differ per resolution, the range at the highest resolution is used.

30cm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focus range: 30 to 120 cm (11.8 to 47.2 in)

10cm1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Autofocus: supported at a distance of 10 cm to infinity

Max digital zoomiHighest digital zoom the maker states for video.

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4×1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Digital Zoom: up to 4x

Features

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Auto framingiKeeps people in frame automatically, by digital crop or by the gimbal. The feature can need the maker's app, named in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Magic AI Effects: face tracking with an NVIDIA RTX GPU in Camera Hub

Yes1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Page section AI Tracking and Auto Framing: AI Tracking in Link Controller keeps the user in frame with the gimbal9Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/functions/aitrackingRead 15 October 2026Q1: AI Tracking locks onto a person or group and the gimbal rotates and zooms to keep them in frame. Single Tracking and Group Tracking are set in Link Controller.

Gimbal pan rangeiTotal controllable left-right sweep. ±140° is stored as 280. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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282°2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Q5 rotation angle of the gimbal: Yaw +/-141 degrees stored as 282. The page gives no separate controllable range.

Gimbal tilt rangeiTotal controllable up-down sweep. 30° down to 70° up is stored as 100. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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180°2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Q5 rotation angle of the gimbal: Pitch +/-90 degrees stored as 180. The page gives no separate controllable range.

Gesture controliHand gestures control the camera, for example to start tracking or to zoom.

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Page section Gesture Control: simple hand gestures activate AI Tracking and Auto Framing, zoom in or out and enable Whiteboard Mode8Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/operating-tutorials/function-mode/gesture-controlRead 15 October 2026Applicable models include Link 2. The L gesture zooms and a palm gesture starts AI Tracking.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam does not qualify.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Facecam does not support Windows Hello

No12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/insta360-link-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: there is no IR sensor for Windows Hello facial recognition

Built-in lightiA light on the camera that lights the user's face, such as a ring light. Status lights do not count.

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Other camera featuresiNamed features as the maker writes them, such as DeskView or Smart Whiteboard.

Magic AI Effects, Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Names from the Camera Hub feature sections of the page: Magic AI Effects (virtual backgrounds, face tracking, eye contact), Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control

AI Tracking, Auto Framing, Group Tracking, Pause-Track Area, Whiteboard Mode, Smart Whiteboard, DeskView, Natural Bokeh, Background Blur, Background Replacer, One-Click Makeup1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Names from the spec table Modes row and the feature sections: AI Tracking, Smart Whiteboard, DeskView, Whiteboard Mode, Natural Bokeh, Pause-Track Area, Background Blur, Background Replacer, One-Click Makeup. Group Tracking is from the online manual AI Tracking FAQ and Auto Framing from the page.9Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/functions/aitrackingRead 15 October 2026Q1 and Q3: Single Tracking and Group Tracking

Audio

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Built-in microphoneiFalse means the camera has no microphone.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: no built-in microphone, on purpose

Yes1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Audio: AI Noise-Canceling. Sections on best-in-class audio and audio modes.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the camera, not beamforming channels or audio modes.

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Stereo audioiThe camera sends a two-channel stereo signal. Two microphones mixed into one mono beam do not count.

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Mic pickup rangeiThe maker's stated distance for good voice pickup. The audio mode goes in the source note.

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3m4Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/audioRead 15 October 2026Q1: pickup range up to 3 m. For best sound stay within 1.5 m. The page ties the figure to no audio mode. Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance all use AI noise canceling.

Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes background noise from speech. A directional microphone alone does not count. Yes, method not stated, is for a maker that names noise reduction but not DSP or AI.

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AI1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Audio: AI Noise-Canceling4Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/audioRead 15 October 2026Q2: the three audio modes apply AI noise-canceling technology

Mic sample rateiPublished audio capture sample rate.

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Connectivity

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USBiUSB standard the camera needs for its highest modes, as published. A USB-C plug alone does not establish USB 3. Store the standard the maker's spec table prints for the camera connection. If the maker also recommends a faster port, that goes in the source note. The 5 Gbps standard is written USB 3.0, also when the maker writes USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1.

USB 3.01Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs and compare table: recommended USB 3.0 (or later) Type-C port. The camera also works on USB 2.0, in compressed MJPEG.

USB 2.01Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: USB-C Cable (USB 2.0) or USB-C to USB-A adapter

Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from a socket on the camera.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable. Page text: detachable USB-C to USB-C cable.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Standard Bundle lists a separate USB-C Cable and a USB-C to USB-A Adapter

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable. Launch reviews by Windows Central, Trusted Reviews and Tom's Guide describe a USB-C to USB-A cable, so the box may have changed.

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Standard Bundle lists 1x USB-C Cable and 1x USB-C to USB-A Adapter. The adapter is separate.11Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/insta360-link-2-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026Box lists a USB-C to USB-C cable with a USB-C to USB-A adapter

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

1.8m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: 180 cm (70.8 in). Windows Central lists 2 m for the launch box.

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Mounting and privacy

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MountingiWays to mount the camera with what is in the box. Tripod thread is a 1/4-inch thread on the camera or its clip. Monitor clip is a clip or base that sits on top of a monitor. Magnetic means the camera attaches by magnet to its base or to a metal surface. Store both when both apply.

Monitor clip, Tripod thread1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: redesigned clamp for monitors and a standard 1/4-inch thread for tripods and boom arms

Monitor clip, Magnetic mount, Tripod thread1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Mounting Options: Magnetic Mount with 1/4 inch mounting point for external tripod. Page text: attach to laptops or monitors with the included Magnetic Mount.11Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/insta360-link-2-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026Magnetic mount with a 1/4-inch mount for tripods or similar supports12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/insta360-link-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026The included magnetic mount is simple to set up on any monitor or flat surface

Privacy coveriThe main physical way to block the lens. A built-in shutter is fixed to the camera. A detachable cover is a separate part in the box. Lens turns away means the gimbal points the lens down or away. A software privacy mode does not count. A cover sold separately counts as none. A camera with a built-in shutter and a cap is built-in. A body that folds over the lens counts as built-in. A cover the user sticks or clips onto the camera is detachable, even when it flips open.

Built-in shutter1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: built-in shutter that slides into place4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Built-in shutter that slides into place

Lens turns away1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Privacy Mode section: the Link 2 flips down after 10 seconds of inactivity, or the lens is moved down by hand. The Link 2C has a privacy switch.5Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/operationtutorials/privacyprotectionRead 15 October 2026Q1: the Link 2 enters Privacy Mode when the lens faces downwards for 10 seconds. The lens can also be moved down by hand.

Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's camera app.

Elgato Camera Hub1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: Camera Hub, free for Windows and Mac

Insta360 Link Controller1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table System Requirements names Link Controller7Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/operating-tutorials/step/firmwareupdateRead 15 October 2026The update steps use Insta360 Link Controller

Onboard memoryiCamera settings stay saved in the camera when the app is closed or the camera moves to another computer.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Camera Hub settings are stored on the built-in Flash Memory

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: firmware update via Camera Hub for the Switch 2. The Elgato Switch 2 guide gives the update steps.9Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/how-to-use-your-elgato-webcam-with-nintendo-switch-2Read 15 October 2026Firmware update steps through Camera Hub 2.1. Facecam MK.2 needs firmware 2.00.

Yes7Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/operating-tutorials/step/firmwareupdateRead 15 October 2026Applies to Link 2. Update through Insta360 Link Controller, or copy a firmware file to the camera in U-Disk mode.

Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for basic video. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026System requirements: Windows 11 or newer, macOS 13.3 Ventura or newer

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table System Requirements: Windows 10 or later, not ARM Windows. macOS 10.13 or later.

Dimensions and weight

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Camera dimensionsiCamera body without a detachable mount. A fixed clip is included. Width is left to right as seen from the front, height is bottom to top and depth is front to back. A camera that folds is measured in its working state.

Width84Height38Depth61mm(3.3 × 1.5 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)

Width71.3Height58.9Depth38mm(2.8 × 2.3 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Dimensions (W x H x D): 71.3 x 58.9 x 38 mm. The page does not say whether the magnetic mount is included. The weight rows list the camera with and without it.2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Q1: 71.3x58.9x38mm for the Link 2

Camera weightiWithout a detachable mount and without a detachable cable. A fixed clip and a cable that cannot be removed are included.

90g(3.2 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 90 g (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Weight: 90 g (without mount)

101.5g(3.6 oz)1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Weight: 101.5 g without the magnetic mount2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Q2: without Magnetic Mount 101.5 g

Weight with mountiCamera with its included mount attached, without a detachable cable. A cable that cannot be removed is included, as for the camera weight.

136g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 136 g (with mount)

166.5g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Spec table Weight: 166.5 g with the magnetic mount2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Q2: with Magnetic Mount 166.5 g

Certifications

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Communication certificationsiCertifications for call apps, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. A works-with list does not count.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Facecam, Monitor mount with 1/4" thread, USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable (180 cm | 70.8 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026In The Box list on the tech specs

Insta360 Link 2, Magnetic Mount, 4x Recognition Markers, USB-C Cable, USB-C to USB-A Adapter1Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026Standard Bundle contents. The Tripod Bundle adds a Mini 2-in-1 Tripod.

Links

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Product page

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk21Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026

store.insta360.com/product/link-21Maker product pagestore.insta360.com/product/link-2Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.elgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guide2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide for Facecam MK.2 (PDF named Facecam-MK.2_QSG)

onlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardware2Maker product pageonlinemanual.insta360.com/link2/en-us/faq/specs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Insta360 Link 2 Support, Hardware FAQ. Insta360 publishes the Link 2 manual as this online manual and no PDF.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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