The vast majority of laptops now come complete with a built-in webcam. For every day needs and average use these are generally perfectly sufficient and adequate. Occasional video chatting with friends or the odd Skype call will be absolutely fine on an integrated webcam.

However, it's not a secret that the output of a typical laptop's webcam isn't that great! If you use a webcam a lot - for work or for leisure - then you really need to put 'external webcam' on your list of essential laptop accessories to buy.

If you are serious about capturing sharp images in good quality colour then an external webcam is really a must.

But what happens if you want more, and you want to capture video in better quality than full HD? Well, until recently there wasn’t a lot you could have done. But now there is... the Logitech Brios/4K Pro Webcam.

Logitech Brios/4K Pro Webcam

This Logitech webcam brings 4K HDR to the webcam world. It captures footage in 3840 x 2160 with HDR (High Dynamic Range) to produce much brighter, precise and detailed images than you will have ever seen before on a webcam.

This device is packed with great features. It uses facial recognition using infrared to log onto Windows 10 and the 5x zoom is an obvious plus point. Three different fields of views are available - catering for vloggers, 'talking heads' and those that want to cover a larger area in their footage. The webcam can be clipped on to the top of a laptop or PC, or place on a surface. There is even a tripod mount - ideal if you want to achieve a more professional look.

All the settings can be controlled through the settings app. All in all, this Logitech device is setting a new benchmark for high-end external webcams.