Description
The AVerMedia PW313 Live Streamer CAM provides a professional-grade Full HD 1080p video experience tailored for the modern digital workspace. Equipped with a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor and a bright F2.0 aperture, this camera ensures clear visual fidelity for live broadcasts and video conferences. Its fixed-focus lens is optimized for a working distance of 40 cm to 100 cm, ensuring the subject remains sharp without the pulsing often found in budget autofocus systems. The integrated 360-degree swivel design allows for effortless framing adjustments, while the physical privacy shutter provides a hardware-level security solution against unauthorized access.
- Aspiring Twitch and YouTube streamers seeking a dedicated 1080p entry-point camera with optimized color profiles.
- Remote professionals requiring a reliable, plug-and-play solution for high-stakes video meetings on Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
- Online educators who need a flexible camera with 360-degree rotation to demonstrate physical teaching materials.
- Privacy-conscious users who prioritize a physical lens cover over software-based security toggles.
- Content creators on the move who benefit from a lightweight, tripod-ready design and a secure non-slip foldable base.
- Resolution: Full HD 1080p at 30fps
- Sensor: 1/2.7" CMOS, 2 Megapixels
- Focus Type: Fixed focus (40 cm to 100 cm range)
- Audio: Dual mono microphones for clear voice pickup
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 with UVC (USB Video Class) support
- Mounting: 360-degree swivel, 1/4" tripod thread, and foldable clip
- Dimensions: 90 x 53 x 47 mm; Weight: 130g
- Compatibility: Windows 7/8.1/10, macOS 10.6+, and Chrome OS
Setting up the PW313 is remarkably efficient due to its driver-free UVC architecture, allowing it to function immediately upon connection to a USB 2.0 port. In practical use, the dual microphones capture balanced audio, significantly improving upon standard laptop microphones. When integrated with the AVerMedia CamEngine software on Windows, users gain access to advanced features such as skin smoothing and camera filters, though the hardware remains fully compatible with third-party software like OBS, Streamlabs, and RECentral right out of the box.
Compared to integrated laptop webcams, the PW313 offers superior low-light performance and a more versatile field of view. While higher-tier models like the PW513 provide 4K resolution, the PW313 serves as the ideal balance of performance and value for standard 1080p streaming. Unlike many competitors in its class, it features a robust 360-degree rotation mechanism and a dedicated tripod mount, providing professional mounting options that are often missing from standard consumer webcams.
- Does the AVerMedia PW313 require specific drivers to work? No, it is a UVC-compliant device that works instantly via USB 2.0 plug-and-play on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.
- Can I mount this webcam on a standard tripod? Yes, the base includes a universal 1/4" thread compatible with most tripods and boom arms.
- What is the optimal distance for the fixed focus lens? The camera is factory-calibrated for a working distance between 40 cm and 100 cm (1.31 to 3.28 feet).
- Is the privacy shutter built into the device? Yes, the PW313 features an integrated sliding cover to physically block the lens when not in use.
- Does it support background removal or filters? Advanced camera effects and filters are available when using the AVerMedia CamEngine software on compatible Windows 10 systems.
