Best 2024 Laptop Webcams: Improved Color, but Sharpness Lags

Recent tests reveal that some 2024 laptops offer better webcam color accuracy than the iPhone 16 Plus, though sharpness remains a concern.

Laptop webcams have a history of poor image quality. While resolution has improved, factors like autofocus, sensor size, and lens quality still significantly impact performance. Recent Technetbook tests reveal some 2024 laptops have better color accuracy than even the iPhone 16 Plus, though sharpness remains an issue.

Best 2024 Laptop Webcams: Improved Color, but Sharpness Lags

The iPhone 16 Plus's main camera has an average Delta-E (color deviation) value of 7.41. Surprisingly, some laptops have achieved significantly lower values, indicating better color accuracy. However, many laptops still have webcams with Delta-E values exceeding 20, highlighting the persistent problem of poor color reproduction.

Top-Performing Laptop Webcams (Delta-E ≤ 7)

Out of 48 laptops tested, only six achieved a Delta-E of 7 or less, with values under 3 being ideal. HP laptops account for half of this list.

Laptop Camera Resolution Delta-E
Dell XPS 13 93452 MP5.53
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRU90.9 MP5.64
HP Envy 17-da0076ng4.4 MP6.4
HP ZBook Power 16 G11 A5 MP6.56
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 22.1 MP6.64
HP ZBook Fury 16 G115 MP6.87

Full Webcam Test Results

The table below shows Delta-E values for all 48 laptops tested. Lower values are better.

Laptop Camera Resolution Delta-E
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14APU82 MP7.4
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 15ILL9 Aura2 MP7.44
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH G92 MP7.86
Schenker XMG Evo 14 M242 MP8.3
Maingear ML-16 MK22 MP8.74
MSI Raider 18 HX A14V2 MP9
Medion S17431-MD626402.1 MP9.04
Framework Laptop 13.52.1 MP9.1
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G55 MP9.2
Asus ProArt P16 H7606WI2 MP9.46
Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite2.1 MP9.66
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 149 MP9.7
Dell XPS 13 93502 MP9.89
Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401WV2 MP10.04
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G115 MP10.2
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51-58TU3.7 MP10.26
Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED UM56062 MP10.31
Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED2 MP10.41
Nubia RedMagic Titan 16 Pro2.1 MP10.69
Honor MagicBook Art 142 MP10.73
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen5 Hybrid2 MP11.18
Acer Predator Helios Neo 142.1 MP11.52
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G55 MP11.54
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G92 MP11.81
Zenbook S 14 UX54062 MP12.04
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 - M4 Pro12 MP12.08
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X 142 MP12.11
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2024 - M4 Pro12 MP12.77
Lenovo Legion 9 16IRX92 MP13.1
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 45 MP13.59
Dell Latitude 7450 2-in-12.1 MP18.09
MSI Sword 160.9 MP18.62
HP OmniBook Ultra 149 MP18.89
Acer Aspire 16 A16-51GM-77G22 MP19.5
Gigabyte G5 KF50.9 MP19.7
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 75 MP20.63
Asus ExpertBook P5 P54052 MP20.65
Acer Nitro 14 AN14-41-R3MX0.9 MP22.45
Ninkear A16 Pro0.9 MP23.51
Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 15 MP23.99
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G52 MP25.11
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 AMD2.1 MP27.18

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