Already in the past we have talked to you at length about the “problem” that exists in the current market with respect to high definition webcams, and that is that it is very easy to find products with 720p or 1080p resolution at competitive prices, but the few models that exist with native (not scaled) 4K resolution are so extremely expensive that very few users dare to purchase them. With the TW-350, Trust wants to put an end to this problem by adding to its catalog a 4K webcam that is really affordable, at least compared to the prices of other models on the market.
This is the Trust TW-350 webcam
| Trust TW-350 | |
|---|---|
| Sensor resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Max. Framerate | 30 FPS at 4K resolution |
| Vision angle | 74th |
| Special features | Autofocus, automatic white balance, privacy mode |
| Connection | USB 2.0 |
| Plug & Play | Yes, you do not need drivers or software |
| Dimensions | 130 x 50 x 53 mm |
| Weight | 104 grams |
| Assembly / installation | Universal Tripod / Clip |
| Built-in microphone | Yes, dual |
| PVPR | € 139.99 |
Since Trust launched its professional video conference camera on the market Iris, have invested a lot of time and development resources in improving and expanding their catalog of PC cameras, and the result of this is the TW-350, a webcam that is here to stay, expanding not only the manufacturer’s own catalog, but also the offer of 4K webcams on the market, which is somewhat scarce (at least in models from renowned manufacturers, since we can find supposed 4K webcams from unknown manufacturers that are actually 1080p that do rescaling of the image).
Its sensor has native resolution 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) at 30 FPS, but of course it is capable of operating at lower resolutions and higher frame rates per second, giving the user a wide range of possibilities so that they can choose what suits them best at all times, but always with an excellent quality that is ideal both for work video conferences and for live streaming on platforms such as YouTube or Twitch.
In addition, this Trust TW-350 webcam has a pickup angle of 74 degrees, which allows the user to have the camera focus only on him and not on his surroundings, helping to maintain the Privacy. And, speaking of privacy, the camera has a cover to completely cover the lens when we are not using it, thus guaranteeing that even if there were unauthorized access to the device, it will not be able to record anything.
Of course, this professional-grade webcam has everything you need for top-quality streaming, including autofocus and automatic white balance, so the user doesn’t have to configure anything. In fact, its connection is via USB 2.0 (with a 2 meter long cable and terminated in a USB-A connector, although it is true that it also includes an adapter among its accessories to convert this connector into USB-C and thus maximize its compatibility with new devices) and is completely Plug & Play, which means that after connecting it to the PC you will be able to start using it without having to install any type of driver or additional software, being also compatible with all types of software such as Skype, Discord, TeamSpeak or even Open Broadcaster Software.
If you intend to use this webcam for streaming, it is quite likely that you have a separate microphone, but if this is not the case or if you want to use it for videoconferences or video calls through your PC, you should know that you will not have to worry about acquiring a separate microphone because the Trust TW-350 has a integrated dual microphone with ambient noise reduction, an omni-directional microphone that is ideal for being heard clearly speaking and, again, so you don’t have to worry about having anything but your own webcam.
Finally, it should be noted that the universality of this webcam also affects its versatilityTrust includes an adjustable tripod that will allow you to place it firmly and easily on any flat surface and direct the camera where you want without any effort, but it also has a universal anchor clip that will allow you to easily place it on top of any flat screen monitor for PC without covering the screen itself. In addition to this, the clip itself also incorporates a universal 1/4 ″ thread, so you can anchor the camera to any existing tripod or system that you already have without any problem.
The first affordable 4K professional webcam
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, there is quite a shortage of affordable 4K resolution webcams on the market. There is little offer, and the few models that exist are either from brands of dubious origin and quality whose sensor is not native 4K but do scaling, or they are from renowned brands but have prices that are nothing short of prohibitive.
The Trust TW-350 is launched on the market in December 2021 at a recommended retail price of € 139.99, a price that although it is somewhat high for a simple webcam, is much lower than what we currently have on the market if we ignore those models from dubious manufacturers.
Therefore, we can say without fear of being wrong that we are dealing with the first professional 4K webcam that we can buy at an affordable price, following the same policy that Trust has accustomed us to in recent years. In addition, we must bear in mind that this is the launch price of the device, but Trust has us used to constant promotions through which we can purchase their products with discounts that make them even more appealing, so if you are not in a hurry to buy You will only have to wait a few months for this webcam to find it even cheaper.
