8.6 out of 10

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

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User Score (95)

8.5
Expert Score (5)

9.2
Design (2)

8.9
Value for money (2)

9.3
Features (2)

8.5
Performance (2)

8.9

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good value for money, easy setup, easy to use, design, compact

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Users:

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7-8		(27)
5-6		(6)
3-4		(2)
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Expert Reviews

Hardware Pacers

9.7/10

4 January 2009
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a great mobile or desktop webcam that has good picture quality. Many webcams will not work well in lowlight but the VX-5500 works well in many lighting situations. With excellent video software and many features, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a great product for webcam activities. The LifeCam is user friendly and priced nicely and is a good pick for users who are ready for a good webcam. Read more
- Simple Install, Small and easy to position, User friendly
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Benchmark Reviews

9.2/10

6 December 2008
Microsoft Hardware was formed in 1982 to develop a device that would help people use the company's new word processing program. Read more
- "Eminently Mobile", Flexible base offering 360 degree camera rotation, Highly Integrated To The "Live Suite" of products, Easy To Use, Above Average Chat Picture ...
- Hardware Specs Are Mediocre, 15 FPS Cap At Full Resolution, Next Page
DigitalVersus

10/10

12 November 2008
Much like its predecessor the VX-5000, the VX-5500 is an excellent webcam which produces almost perfect audio and video steams. Our only caveat would be that an extra light source might be needed in a dark room. Read more
- Refined, elegant design, Autofocus, Good audio and video quality, Solid base, Compact size
- Not many new video effects, Struggles in dark rooms
CNET

7.0/10

10 September 2008
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a well designed, affordable Webcam with excellent image quality. Read more
- Excellent image quality, especially in low light; flexible, sturdy stand works on top of desktop or laptop; 3D video effects improve on past efforts; low price.
- LifeCam application remains lackluster; not compatible with Macs.
thinkdigit.com

26 March 2009
A webcam of many faces The new Microsoft Life cam VX 5500 stands out with its intuitive design and beautiful looks that can compliment any notebook or desktop computer. The VX 5500 has a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 that is good enough to take care of all the conferencing you plan to do. The overall video quality is good and you will not face any problem even in low light conditions. Read more

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A good basic webcam

10/10

Reviewer: Athos, Amazon
22 October 2011
this webcam is a great buy if like me, all you want is to video chat with your family and friends, but you don't care if it's an HD picture. the microphone does pick up some background sound though. my friend sometimes complain they can hear others talking. Read more
"Great picture and price to match!"

8.0/10

Reviewer: Sonnym715, CNET
23 December 2010
The set-up was simple, the picture and sound are great, and if you shop around, you will find this camera can be purchased at a very reasonable price. If you don't have a webcam or have one that is of questionable quality, this camera is something you should consider buying. Read more
- The picture and sound sound quality is very good. Another plus is it also has a good picture even in low-light conditions, which wasn't the case with my Logitech camer...
- I really don't have any negatives with this webcam.
Great WebCam

10/10

Reviewer: Fred, Newegg
18 November 2010
The instructions say you need to install the software before plugging in the webcam. This is not true. It works fine with the plug and play Windows drivers. Read more
- This webcam is excellent quality at a good price. The stand should work on pretty much any monitor, and the cord is nice and long. The plug and play worked perfectly f...
- I should have bought a webcam sooner.