Over the past couple of years, the need for a great webcam has increased significantly. Many of us now work from home, and virtual meetings have become much more common. Even spending time with family has to be done virtually sometimes, so it's more important than ever to have a great webcam. While you can buy some fantastic external webcams, that can be a clunky solution, so we've rounded up the best laptops you can buy that have 1080p (or higher) cameras built-in, so you don't need any peripherals.

Thankfully, in 2023, many companies are finally starting to realize the importance of great webcams, and so it's become much easier to find great laptops with great cameras. With that being said, it can be that much harder to choose one, so here are our recommendations.

The top laptops with 1080p webcams in 2023

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HP Spectre x360 13.5 (2023)
Best overall

A terrific laptop with a great webcam

The 2023 HP Spectre x360 13.5 packs 13th-generation Intel Core processors in a sleek and stylish design. It also has a great 13.5-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio that makes it optimal for productivity. Plus, it has a 5MP webcam, which makes for some of the best camera quality you can get on a laptop.

Pros
  • 5MP webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition
  • 13th-generation Intel Core processors are fast and efficient
  • Tall 3:2 display with an OLED upgrade option
Cons
  • The design is more muted than older models
  • A little heavy for its size

HP's Spectre laptops have always been fantastic, and the latest model is no exception. In our review, we found this to be one of the absolute best laptops you can buy, and it's easy to see why.

In terms of performance, the HP Spectre x360 13.5 comes with up to a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1355U, with 10 cores and 12 threads. Compared to some P-series laptops we've looked at above, this processor isn't quite as fast (but performance is still very good), but it also uses a lot less power, so battery life is much better. You can configure this laptop with up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, too.

The 13.5-inch display on this laptop also comes in an even taller 3:2 aspect ratio, ideal for productivity. The base model comes in Full HD+ resolution and uses an IPS panel, though you have the option to upgrade to a 3000x2000 OLED display that looks absolutely stunning. Like the Dragonfly Pro, the HP Spectre x360 also uses a 5MP webcam, so it's one of the best on this list. It also supports Windows Hello facial recognition, as you might have expected.

Hp hasn't really changed the design of the Spectre x360 for 2023, but that just means it still looks great. The Nightfall Black and Nocturne Blue color options have a dual-tone design with a unique accent around the edges, but you can still get something more subdued with the Natural Silver model. As for ports, we're looking at two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB Type-A, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader, which is a solid setup overall.

The Spectre x360 13.5 is a great convertible with barely any flaws we can point out with it, so it definitely earns the top spot.

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MacBook Air (M2)
Best lightweight laptop

Thin, lightweight, and fast

The M2-powered MacBook Air is one of the best laptops on the market for multiple reasons, and the 1080p webcam is one of them. Enhanced by the Apple M2 processor, it delivers great quality, plus you also get a great display, performance, and a super-thin design.

Pros
  • 13-inch model weighs just 2.7 pounds
  • Sharp display in any configuration
  • Apple M2 processor enhances the webcam quality
Cons
  • Limited ports
  • The webcam is in a notch

Apple's MacBook Air is one of the most popular laptops in the world and for good reason. The M2-powered models deliver excellent performance in a very thin and light design.

Let's start with performance, which is handled by the Apple M2 chip, featuring eight CPU cores and up to 10 GPU cores. This chip delivers fantastic CPU and GPU performance, all while being far more efficient than anything Intel or AMD are putting out. The laptop also comes with up to 24GB of unified memory (RAM) and a 2TB SSD, so you have all you need for a premium experience.

There are 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the MacBook Air, but if you want to go light, you want the smaller model, and that gets you a 13.6-inch panel with a very sharp 2560x1664 resolution and up to 500 nits of brightness. The 1080p webcam is housed in a notch in the middle of the screen, though, which you may not love, especially since there are no special sensors in there. It's just a webcam, but the Apple M2 does enhance the quality a bit, thanks to its image signal processor (ISP).

Ending on the design, the 13-inch MacBook Air weighs just 2.7 pounds, and it's just over 11mm thin, making it an extremely portable machine. It comes in four colors, too, which makes it easier to get something you really like. Finally, for connectivity, you get just two Thunderbolt/USB4 ports, a headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, and MagSafe charging. The limited connectivity is a downside, but you might be used to it if you've used a Mac in the last few years.

Despite some drawbacks, the MacBook Air remains an excellent choice if you want a lightweight laptop, and since the latest model introduced a 1080p webcam, it definitely earns its spot here.

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MacBook Pro (M3, 2023)
Best laptop for creators

Top-tier performance without sacrificing battery life

Apple has upgraded the MacBook Pro with even more powerful M3 processors, making the MacBook pro a better laptop than ever for creators. You get incredible performance with battery life that goes above and beyond any competitor in the Windows space. Plus, it has a stunning display and a 1080p webcam enhanced by a custom ISP.

Pros
  • Apple M3 Pro and M3 Max are more powerful than ever
  • Mini-LED display is bright and vibrant
  • Unrivaled battery life in its class
Cons
  • No facial recognition
  • Expensive, especially with upgrades
  • Base 14-inch model now includes a regular M3 chip

If you care less about the bells and whistles of the form factor and more about performance, the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are some of the best creator laptops out there.

The latest models of these laptops come with latest M3 family of processors, and the M3 Pro and M3 Max models are perfect for creators. They deliver more performance than ever across the board, with a special focus on GPU performance, especially thanks to the added support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The M3 Max also now comes with up to 128GB of unified memory, and you also get up to a massive 8TB of storage. Beware of the new entry-level 14-inch model, though, as it features the standard M3 processor, which isn't ideal for creators.

The display is also phenomenal, being a Mini-LED panel that can reach a whopping 1,600 nits of peak brightness in HDR, or 600 nits in SDR. Mini-LED also provides more vibrant colors and deep blacks, plus these are super-sharp displays, with a pixel density of 254PPI. A downside of this display is the notch on the screen, but at least it houses a 1080p webcam, and thanks to the advanced ISP inside the M2 processors, image quality is very good with this camera.

The design is mostly unchanged in these latest models, however, they come in a new Space Black colorway, in addition to Silver, for those who want a darker laptop. They're not super light, starting at 3.5 pounds for the 14-inch model and 4.7 pounds for the 16-inch version. For connectivity, we get three Thunderbolt 4 ports (two on the standard M3 model), HDMI, a headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, an SD card reader, and MagSafe for charging.

No other laptop offers the combination of performance and efficiency of the MacBook Pro, and while it's not cheap, this is a very easy laptop to recommend.

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Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023)
Best convertible

A top-tier premium 2-in-1 with a stunning display and design

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is one of the best laptops of the year, and on top of packing a 1080p webcam, it has powerful processors and a stunning OLED display. Even the laptop itself is beautiful, with flat surfaces and shiny curved edges that give it some bling.

Pros
  • 1080p webcam with Windows Hello support
  • Stunning OLED display as the default configuration
  • Powerful 13th-gen Intel Core processors
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • No place to store the included pen

It should be no surprise that the 2023 Lenovo Yoga 9i is on this list considering we called it the best laptop on the market at the time in our review.

That starts with performance, which is handled by a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1360P, with 12 cores and 16 threads delivering great performance for day-to-day tasks. The processor includes Intel Iris Xe graphics just like before, and the laptop comes with 16GB of RAM and up to a 1TB SSD, all you need for a smooth and lag-free experience.

Similarly, the display is fantastic, as the 14-inch panel comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio, and it now uses an OLED display by default. The base model has 2.8K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, but there's an option for Ultra HD+ resolution at 60Hz if you want to spend less. Of course, there's a 1080p webcam above that display, and it includes Windows Hello facial recognition, so you can unlock the PC more easily. Image quality is great from this camera, so it's a great laptop for staying in touch in family and friends.

Lenovo didn't really change the design of the Yoga 9i, which means it still looks great in both Storm Grey and Oatmeal colorways. It has smooth surfaces and polished curved edges for a bit of bling. It's also relatively light, starting at 3.09 pounds. As for ports, we're looking at two Thunderbolt 4 connections, USB Type-A, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. Not a mind-blowing setup, but a capable one all things considered.

All in all, this is simply one of the best laptops you can buy today, and that 1080p webcam is just one small part of it. It has great performance, a great-looking display, and a beautiful design, too.

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Acer Swift Edge 16 (2023)
Best AMD laptop

Thin, light, powerful, and with a beautiful OLED display

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is arguably the best AMD-powered laptop on the market right now. With a top-tier AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and other high-end specs, plus a stunning OLED display and an impressively lightweight design, this is an excellent laptop. And the webcam goes beyond 1080p, with support for 1440p resolution.

Pros
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7840U offers excellent CPU and GPU performance for the size
  • One of the lightest 16-inch laptops you can get
  • Super-sharp OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate
Cons
  • The keyboard isn't great
  • it can get a little hot

The Acer Swift Edge 16 may just be the best AMD-powered ultrabook on the market, thanks to its combination of performance, portability, and a stunning display.

Inside the Acer Swift Edge 16 is an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, a powerful 8-core processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, delivering excellent CPU performance. On top of that, this processor includes RDNA3-based integrated graphics, which are the best you can get on a Windows laptop right now, so some light gaming is possible. You also get 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

Acer also nailed the display, with a large 16-inch OLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 3200x200 resolution. This makes for a phenomenal viewing experience, and with a 120Hz refresh rate, everything looks extra smooth, from animations and transitions to games. And because the webcam is our focus here, Acer even went above and beyond with a 1440p camera, rather than 1080p. However, no Windows Hello support is present on the webcam, and you'll have to use the fingerprint reader instead.

Finally, the design is also impressive, with Acer managing to get this 16-inch laptop to weigh just 2.71 pounds, one of the lightest laptops of this size on the market. It looks fairly subdued in its Olivine Black colorway, but it does have a great port selection, including two USB4 (Type-C) ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader.

All in all, this is an excellent laptop in almost every way, something we don't see often with AMD machines.

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Lenovo Legion 9i (2023)
Best gaming laptop

Incredible performance in a compact package

The Lenovo Legion 9i is arguably the best gaming laptop on the market. It has powerful performance with a 24-core processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU which is partly water-cooled. It also has a unique forged carbon design, a stunning mini-LED display, and a 1080p webcam for the occasional meeting.

Pros
  • Powerful 24-core Intel Core i9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU with water cooling
  • Stunning mini-LED display is excellent for gaming and media
  • Surprisingly compact design with a unique forged carbon look
Cons
  • Incredibly expensive
  • No Windows Hello facial recognition

Gaming laptops have famously neglected the webcam for years, but things are finally starting to change. The Lenovo Legion 9i is the best gaming laptop of the year, and in addition to excellent performance, it includes a 1080p webcam.

That performance is delivered by a 24-core Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, which can handle anything and everything you throw at it. It's complemented by up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, and Lenovo is using a first-of-its-kind water-cooling system to cool the VRAM and ensure top-tier performance at all times while also keeping a compact chassis. The laptop also comes with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage, including an optional RAID 0 configuration for faster performance.

The display is also phenomenal on this laptop. It's a 16-inch mini-LED panel that can hit up to 1200 nits of brightness, making for an excellent HDR experience in games and movies. It's also a super sharp 3200x2000 resolution, and the 165Hz refresh rate makes it perfect for gaming. The webcam doesn't support Windows Hello, but there's a fingerprint reader for that.

In terms of design, Lenovo did something unique with the lid, using a forged carbon pattern that's unique to every unit. It also has a lot of RGB lighting, as expected of a gaming laptop. The laptop manages to be under 19mm thick and it weighs 5.54 pounds, which is very impressive for these powerful specs. As for ports, you get three USB-C ports (two with Thunderbolt 4), two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, a headphone jack, and an SD card reader. It's hard to ask for much more.

The pricing is a big ask, but the there's no gaming laptop quite like the Lenovo Legion 9i.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Best tablet

A more portable device with two great cameras

The Surface Pro 9 may be a tablet, but it has the power to be used as a regular laptop, thanks to high-end 12th-generation Intel processors. It has some of the best cameras on a Windows device, including a front and rear camera, and it looks great, too.

Pros
  • A portable and versatile form factor
  • Sharp display with 120Hz refresh rate
  • 5MP front camera and 10MP rear camera
Cons
  • Keyboard is sold separately
  • No longer packing the latest processors

Surface devices have always had great webcams, and that's never been more true than with the Surface Pro 9.

Performance-wise, there are two main models of the Surface Pro 9. The regular Wi-Fi model comes with 12th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1255U with 10 cores and 12 threads, while the 5G model comes with a Microsoft SQ3 chipset, an octa-core Arm processor. The Intel model goes up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, while the 5G version maxes out with 16GB and 512GB, respectively.

Like the Surface Pro 8 before it, the display on the Pro 9 is a 13-inch panel with a 3:2 aspect ratio, and the resolution is 2880x1920. It also has an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, so everything looks that much smoother. The display supports touch and pen input, as you'd expect for a tablet. Similar to previous models, you'll find a 5MP camera with 1080p video above that display. Naturally, it also comes with Windows Hello facial recognition. There's another camera on the back, a 10MP sensor with support for 4K video. The 5G model also has some extra features enabled by the neural processing unit inside the Microsoft SQ3 chipset.

Design-wise, the Surface Pro 9 is mostly identical to last year's model, weighing around 1.9 pounds by itself. Of course, you may want to add a keyboard, too, which takes away some of the portability. The Wi-Fi model comes in four colors to choose from, but the 5G version is only available in Platinum. Both models have just two USB-C ports, though the Wi-Fi model supports Thunderbolt 4, and there's a Surface Connect port for charging. Natural, the 5G model is the only one with cellular connectivity, which is useful if you want to work on the go.

If you want the power of a laptop in an extra portable device, plus a 1080p camera, the Surface Pro 9 is one of the best options around.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Best business laptop

The quintessential business laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is one of the most popular business laptops in the world, and the latest model comes with upgraded processors and lots of display options. It also has a 1080p webcam with the option to use a MIPI interface for higher-quality images.

Pros
  • Latest 13th-gen Intel processor with optional vPro Enterprise support
  • Lots of configuration options including an OLED display
  • 1080p webcam with optional Windows Hello support and Computer Vision
Cons
  • Somewhat expensive
  • RAM is soldered onto the motherboard

If you want a high-quality webcam chances are you're having work meetings, and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is as good as it gets for business laptops.

Like most laptops on this list, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is powered by 13th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1370P or a Core i7-1365U, both with vPro Enterprise support. The P-series processors have more cores and are faster overall, but the U-series models will yield better battery life and should still perform well in most daily tasks. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is also the first in the lineup to support up to 64GB of RAM, in addition to a 2TB SSD.

The display is still a 14-inch panel and it comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio, but there are a few configuration options available. It starts with a standard Full HD+ display, but you can add touch support or a privacy screen, plus there's an option for a 2.2K resolution panel, or even a stunning 2.8K OLED display, the most premium option of the bunch. And above that display is a 1080p webcam, with optional Windows Hello facial recognition and Computer Vision. Computer Vision uses a MIPI webcam, an interface that should also deliver better image quality from the camera itself.

In terms of design, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is everything you expect, including the classic black look with red accents that ThinkPads are known for. The laptop is very light, too, weighing just 2.48 pounds, and making it perfect for travel. Despite its lightness, it doesn't sacrifice ports, so it features Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-A, HDMI, and a headphone jack, giving you solid connectivity overall.

There's a reason the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is one of the most popular business laptops in the world, and the Gen 11 model still earns a recommendation today.

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Microsoft Surface Go 3
Best budget tablet

A great budget device for video calls

The Surface Go 3 is a budget tablet that makes some smart choices to offer a premium experience where other laptops in this price range tend to fall apart. That includes a 5Mp webcam that makes it one of the best devices for video calls on the cheap.

Pros
  • 5MP webcam is one of the best in this price range
  • Very lightweight and portable
  • Solid display considering the size
Cons
  • Performance may not be great for getting work done
  • It's starting to get a little old

The webcam is usually one of the first things to be sacrificed in budget laptops, but with the Surface Go 3, you can save some money and still have one of the best webcams around.

Performance is one area where you'll be making sacrifices, as the Surface Go 3 only goes up to a Core i3-10110Y processor with two cores and four threads, but if you're mostly using it for video calls, this is totally fine. It also comes with up to 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, good enough for a budget-friendly experience that isn't overly slow.

The display is fairly good for the price, though. This 10.5-inch panel comes in Full HD+ resolution and it has a 3:2 aspect ratio, which helps it feel a bit bigger. Considering the size, it's a good experience, and better than most laptops in this price range. Just like the Pro 9, the Surface Go 3 has a 5MP front camera with Windows Hello support. It also has a rear camera, using an 8MP sensor that also supports 1080p video recording.

Compared to the Pro 9, the Surface Go 3 has a more classic design with flat edges and a magnesium chassis, which allows it to weigh just 1.2 pounds, not including the keyboard, which is sold separately. It's extremely portable. It does have a limited supply of ports, though, including USB Type-C, a headphone jack, a microSD card reader, and a Surface Connect port for charging. That's reasonable for a tablet, but not amazing for a laptop.

While it has some drawbacks, the Surface Go 3 remains one of the best devices you can get if you want a cheap tablet or laptop that's good for making video calls. That 5MP is a rarity at this price, and it's pretty good.

Best laptops with 1080p webcams in 2023: The bottom line

Laptops with 1080p webcams are thankfully becoming the standard, and there's no shortage of fantastic options on the market. Our top pick has to go to the HP Spectre x360 13.5, because it offers excellent performance, great battery life, a great display, and a portable, yet premium design. It also has one of the best webcams on a laptop thanks to its 5MP sensor and smart features like auto framing.

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HP Spectre x360 13.5 (2023)
Best overall

A terrific laptop with a great webcam

The 2023 HP Spectre x360 13.5 packs 13th-generation Intel Core processors in a sleek and stylish design. It also has a great 13.5-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio that makes it optimal for productivity. Plus, it has a 5MP webcam, which makes for some of the best camera quality you can get on a laptop.

Pros
  • 5MP webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition
  • 13th-generation Intel Core processors are fast and efficient
  • Tall 3:2 display with an OLED upgrade option
Cons
  • The design is more muted than older models
  • A little heavy for its size

Of course, if that's far beyond your budget, there's no need to fret. The Surface Go 3 is a fantastic device for keeping in touch with family without spending too much money. It does lack in performance, but if your focus is making calls and looking great on them, the Surface Go 3 is a fantastic option, plus it's super light and easy to carry around anywhere you go.

If you're not committed to a 1080p webcam and you're considering other options, maybe check out our round-up of the best 15-inch laptops, too. There are many great devices in there.