3 Things to Know About the MacBook Air’s Webcam

The built-in camera is fine for daily video calls In decent lighting, the 1080p camera on M2 and M3 MacBook Airs delivers clear video for Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. Your coworkers will see you without issue.

External webcams are sharper in low light A Logitech C920 or Brio 4K offers better color and low-light performance. But unless your room is dim or you need a polished look, the upgrade isn’t worth the $50–$200 or the extra dongle.

The 1080p upgrade was a big improvement Older MacBook Airs had a 720p camera. The jump to 1080p makes a noticeable difference for most users.