HP 325 FHD Webcam

Ranked #17 in Webcams

201 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Ranked last: it shows up in TechRadar's main roundup as a budget 1080p option, which is exactly where buyers encounter it, but it is outclassed even at the bottom of the market by rivals that cost about the same and do much more.

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 positive source
1 mixed source
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Home Office Research's verdict is damning: "A bare-minimum 1080p webcam with fixed focus and a single mic. Functional at the lowest price, but last in our guide for a reason." Fixed focus and a single mic make it a bad deal when the Microsoft Modern Webcam and Creative Live! Cam Sync 4K cost about the same and do much more.
Flagged 10 September 2026

Home Office Research's verdict is damning: "A bare-minimum 1080p webcam with fixed focus and a single mic. Functional at the lowest price, but last in our guide for a reason." Fixed focus and a single mic make it a bad deal when the Microsoft Modern Webcam and Creative Live! Cam Sync 4K cost about the same and do much more.
Flagged 10 September 2026
Limited frame-rate (30fps) and mediocre low-light performance, problematic for live streaming or video calls that require smoother motion.
Flagged 27 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Functional entry-level 1080p camera
✓ Included as a solid no-frills option in TechRadar's tested guide
✓ solid image quality

✗ Bare-minimum 1080p image quality
✗ Fixed focus
✗ Single microphone
✗ Outclassed by similarly priced rivals like the Microsoft Modern Webcam
✗ Sharpness and color are just okay

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 2 articles and 1 community source

1 positive source

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1 mixed source

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1 unconvinced source

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #17 of 21 on our webcams tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.

1 of the 3 sources with a clear view is critical of it: Home Office Research. Bare-minimum 1080p image quality. Fixed focus. Single microphone. Outclassed by similarly priced rivals like the Microsoft Modern Webcam. Sharpness and color are just okay.