Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera
Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera: Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera, narrowly. The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer...
The Ruling
Elgato Facecam MK.2 or AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera? Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera, narrowly.
The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera wins Image Detail — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $179.99, so the Elgato Facecam MK.2 stays the pick if $40 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Elgato Facecam MK.2 | AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Image Detail | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Motion | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.8/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Elgato Facecam MK.2
High-fidelity USB webcam with clean optics and creator-first image controls.
It gives up resolution to the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera. It is the cheaper of the two, by $40.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera
Streaming and content camera designed for sharp desktop video, creator framing, and reliable everyday capture.
On paper the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera takes resolution (4K). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $40.00 more than the Elgato Facecam MK.2.
Leads on
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Resolution4K1080p
Higher resolution gives a sharper, more professional-looking webcam feed.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c
- Refresh Rate 60fps
The Record
9 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Elgato Facecam MK.2 and AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera?
The largest gap is resolution, where the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera leads — 4K against 1080p. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including connection type and refresh rate. Two cameras from Elgato and AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to image quality and streaming capability.
Which is better for streaming, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera?
Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera, narrowly. The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera wins Image Detail — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $179.99, so the Elgato Facecam MK.2 stays the pick if $40 matters more than those specs.
Is the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera worth the extra $40 over the Elgato Facecam MK.2?
The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Camera costs $179.99 against $139.99, a difference of $40. The premium buys resolution (4K). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.