Jabra PanaCast 20

4K image sensor ; Portable ; Integrated privacy sensor

Expensive ; Auto-tracking a little jerky

A neat webcam with a 4K sensor, the Jabra Panacast 20 is designed to be small and portable. It has some clever features and great image quality, although I didn’t find its auto tracking to be as smooth as on the the competition. The main issue here is...

Excellent video quality ; Various smart features ; Top build quality

No stand option ; Will cost you ; No USB-C adapter

The Jabra PanaCast 20 is undoubtedly one of the best webcams out there at the moment for Windows and macOS, with a 4K video feed and some clever integrated functions – but the question is whether or not you're prepared to pay this much for a new webcam.

High-quality construction ; Easy plug-and-play setup ; Excellent image quality ; Integrated lens cover ; Functional intelligent zoom ; Ready to travel with a solid case

Rather expensive

4K resolution. Wide viewing angle. The built-in AI is actually pretty clever. The first nice looking webcam.

Rather high price. The wide angle of view causes perspective distortion. Only 30 Hz frame rate.

The Jabra Panacast 20 is a webcam that distinguishes itself from other webcams at the better end of the premium class by actually being quite elegant. It also excels at good image quality and a decent AI that keeps you in the center of the action.

4K video ; Ability to perform in difficult light conditions to electronically improve your face lighting ; Intelligent zoom to follow your face and keep it centred as you move around ; Commitment to future features

One and a half times more expensive than comparable models ; The camera seems to run very hot, indicating it might be power-hungry

The Jabra Panacast 20 is expensive but does give you pro features like 4K video, auto tracking and zooming, lighting enhancement and Picture-in-Picture.

Compact design, travel case included ; High video quality ; Useful Intelligent Zoom and Lighting Optimisation ; Built-in Privacy Cover ; USB-C

Pricier than your ordinary webcam

High quality 4K camera with AI processing behind the scene to improve your experience and quality of the video

Inzwischen habe ich schon einige Webcams und Videolösungen testen dürfen. Die professionellen Videolösungen von Jabra richten sich dabei weniger an den heimischen Alltag, sondern eher an den Business-Einsatz. Sei es nun in Konferenzräumen oder für das...