Dell Pro 5 Webcam 2K Review: So you can look good in office
Tom's Hardware Verdict The Dell Pro 5 works well out of the box and will make you look professional — but you don't need to spend $120 for similar quality. $114.99 at Dell Check Amazon Check Best Buy Pros +Works with Windows Hello +Decent well-lit image +Comes with a lock? Just because you're in the office doesn't mean you might not still need to be on camera — so I guess it's not too surprising that some of the best webcams are made specifically for the office. Or that Dell is the one to make them.Dell's new office-oriented 2K webcam, the Dell Pro 5 (WB526), is a small, lightweight webcam that records video at 2K QHD / 30fps, 1080p / 30fps, and 720p / 60 and 30fps.
- ▪Tom's Hardware Verdict The Dell Pro 5 works well out of the box and will make you look professional — but you don't need to spend $120 for similar quality. $114.99 at Dell Check Amazon Check Best Buy Pros +Works with Windows Hello +Decent w
- ▪Just because you're in the office doesn't mean you might not still need to be on camera — so I guess it's not too surprising that some of the best webcams are made specifically for the office.
- ▪Or that Dell is the one to make them.Dell's new office-oriented 2K webcam, the Dell Pro 5 (WB526), is a small, lightweight webcam that records video at 2K QHD / 30fps, 1080p / 30fps, and 720p / 60 and 30fps.
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Tom's Hardware Verdict The Dell Pro 5 works well out of the box and will make you look professional — but you don't need to spend $120 for similar quality. $114.99 at Dell Check Amazon Check Best Buy Pros +Works with Windows Hello +Decent well-lit image +Comes with a lock? Cons -Non-detachable USB cable -Expensive compared to competition -Software tweaks do almost nothing Best picks for you Best Webcams 2026: 1080p, 2K, and 4K Best Gaming Microphones 2026: Our Tested Picks for Sounding Like a Pro Best Gaming Headsets 2026: Tested for Comfort, Connectivity, and Communication Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
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