Microsoft announces new Modern Webcam, Headsets, and a USB-C Speaker for the office
For those who live in Teams or Zoom meetings all day, Microsoft’s latest accessories will help you stay connected and are priced right too
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What you need to know
Microsoft has announced a handful of new devices and accessories today, including the newSurface Laptop 4andSurface Headphones 2+. In addition, Microsoft has unveiled new PC accessories in the form of a webcam, wired and wireless headsets, and a USB-C speaker.
These new accessories join the Microsoft Modern line of devices, joining the likes the Microsoft Modern Keyboard and Microsoft Modern Bluetooth Mouse. The new accessories are expected to start shipping in June. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Microsoft Modern Webcam
The new Microsoft Modern Webcam features high-quality video with HDR and ‘True Look’ features that deliver facial retouch, fixed light adjustment, and autofocus functionality. The device has an integrated privacy shutter, a USB-A connection, and is certified for Microsoft Teams.
The webcam supports 1080p 30fps video output, with auto exposure, auto white balance, and auto anti-flicker technology built right in. It also has a relatively wide 78-degree field of view.
Unfortunately, the new webcam doesn’t support Windows Hello face authentication, likely to keep the price down a much as possible.
The Microsoft Modern Webcam costs$69.99 and will begin shipping in June.
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Video conferencing made easy
Featuring a 1080p resolution and integrated privacy shutter, the Modern Webcam by Microsoft is the perfect fit for those who freqent on Teams or Zoom calls.
Talk like a pro
Microsoft Modern USB and Wireless Headsets
Microsoft has also unveiled new wired and wireless headsets, designed for businesses in mind. Featuring Teams certification, high-quality stereo speakers, a comfortable on-ear design, and on-device controls for music, volume, and mute.
The wireless headset features a dial on the right earcup for adjusting volume, similar to the Surface Headphones and Xbox Wireless Headset. Microsoft is touting 50 hours of listening time too, a huge jump over the Surface Headphones 2+ which tout just 18.5 hours.
These new headsets are designed primarily for voice calls rather than music listening, though Microsoft says they will deliver a high-quality listening experience.
The Microsoft Wired USB Headset will retail for$49.99, and the Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset will retail for$99.99.
Both headsets will begin shipping inJune.
Related to these new office accessories, Microsoft announcedSurface Laptop 4 with AMD or Intel processors,Surface Headphones 2+, and a widerSurface Duo availability.
Wireless headphones for the workplace
Featuring the same design as Microsoft’s Modern Headset, the Wireless Modern Headset brings that simple design over to the Bluetooth arena.
Headphones for the workplace
If you’re in need of a basic wired headset for video meetings and conference calls, you can’t go wrong with Microsoft’s new Modern Headset with high quality audio and a boom mic built-in.
We can hear you
Microsoft Modern USB-C speaker
Finally, Microsoft has also announced a new USB-C speaker peripheral that can connect to your PC and output high-quality audio with voice optimization for Teams meetings. The device has meeting control buttons built right in, and omni-directional background noise cancelling microphones.
This USB-C speaker is very much built for meeting rooms or environments were multiple people are listening in to a Teams call in one room. With this peripheral, you no longer need to rely on your laptop’s built in speakers and microphone.
The Microsoft Modern USB-C Speaker will begin shipping inJune for $99.99.
Audio conferencing made easy
If you’re in need of a high-quality speaker for the workplace meeting room, the Modern USB-C Speaker from Microsoft is a great choice featuring plug and play support and dedicated on-device buttons for call controls.
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch onTwitterandThreads
