The Test
I made a Skype video call to my wife, who used the $20 Akkord, a $50 HP model and an $80 Logitech webcam.
The Results
The Akkord and Logitech cams kept my wife in focus as she moved in closer or stepped back, but the HP couldn’t focus unless she sat perfectly still. The Akkord was no match for the Logitech at capturing accurate colors, fine details and smooth movement, however. Although the liquid lens lives up to its promise, it can’t make up for cheap camera guts.