Is a Short Gooseneck Webcam Mount Right for Your Setup?
Beware of Stiffness.
If you have tried a bunch of webcams in your life, you have probably noticed how the default mounting option tends to suck. If you want to save yourself the annoyance of a wobbly webcam barely hanging on top of your screen — look into dedicated webcam mounts.
There are three main categories of webcam mounts:
- Gooseneck Webcam Mounts
- Webcam Tripods
- Clip-on Webcam Mounts
Here’s a review of the most popular short gooseneck webcam mount — the Smatree webcam mount.
Smatree Webcam Mount
Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JKWZADU
This webcam mount is part of the “Gooseneck” group. It is a bit unusual in the fact that it features a relatively short neck — approximately 10 inches.
Clamping mechanism: it’s pretty much a standard clothespin-type clamp with a small aperture, so make sure you desk is not too thick or clamp it onto your monitor mount. Clamping strength is pretty strong.
Adjustability: this webcam mount has a pretty short gooseneck, so you’re better off attaching this somewhere on your monitor mount rather then your desk. The neck is also very stiff, which makes it quite sturdy but a pain to adjust.
Webcam attachment: comes with a pretty well-executed 1/4'’ screw attachment with a solid ball joint that gives you about 45 degrees worth of adjustment.
Pros: sturdy, good 1/4'’ screw attachment, decent angle adjustability
Cons: limited clamping options due to short gooseneck, very stiff to adjust
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Similar Options
- Short gooseneck webcam stand (no clamp): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNJ2CJC
- Short gooseneck webcam stand (no clamp): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FMMZGYR
In Summary
Choose a short gooseneck mount if you don’t want to deal with wobbliness and don’t mind the tradeoff in adjustability. The top tip here is to attach the webcam mount to your monitor mount to ensure you get a good choice of webcam angles.
