


With HDR and True Look support, the Modern Webcam should capture higher quality video than similarly-priced alternatives, like the Logitech C920. That said, the lack of Windows Hello is likely a cost-cutting measure (along with the use of USB-A instead of USB-C). Given the new “Modern” accessories slant toward productivity and Teams, the lack of Windows Hello is a bit odd. Anyone who uses a Microsoft Surface device should be familiar with Windows Hello, and several laptops and third-party webcams support the protocol. Windows Hello uses your webcam to verify your identity, saving you the trouble of typing in a password every time you log in to your Windows account. Meet the $70 Microsoft Modern Webcam, a versatile device with HDR support, True Look retouching, a privacy shutter, and … wait, where’s the Windows Hello support? Microsoft announced a new line of “ Modern” PC accessories, including the company’s first desktop webcam since 2011’s LifeCam HD 3000.
