Our take
The Gear Head WC1100BLU is a documented legacy webcam with VGA video, up-to-1.3MP still capture, a built-in microphone, and night-vision LEDs named on the manufacturer sheet. Its old CD-based setup and Windows 2000 through 7 system list make modern compatibility uncertain. This review is based on product documentation, not personal testing.
A legacy-PC owner seeking a documented VGA webcam model and accepting uncertain compatibility with current operating systems and apps..
It is not for someone who needs Full HD video, a documented 60 fps mode, modern operating-system support, a physical shutter, or a measured focus range and viewing angle.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- The manufacturer sell sheet names WC1100BLU and states the VGA video mode and image-capture ceiling.
- A built-in microphone, desktop/notebook mount, and night-vision LEDs are described in maker documentation.
- The original package and older Windows installation requirements are clearer than for title-only generic webcams.
What to weigh up
- 640×480 is the only video size listed, and no frame rate is specified.
- The manual relies on a software CD and lists Windows 2000 through 7, not current systems.
- Focus, FOV, lens-cover behavior, night-vision LED type, and exact ASIN mapping remain unknown.
The key details
| Model covered | Gear Head WC1100BLU Quick 1.3MP Webcam with Night Vision |
|---|---|
| Documented video modes | 640×480 video; image capture up to 1.3MP |
| Focus and framing | Focus and view angle are not listed; application includes software zoom |
| Light and lens privacy | Night-vision LEDs named; their type and physical lens-cover behavior are not described |
| Integrated audio | Built-in microphone; speaker and audio controls are not specified |
| Connection and mounting | USB 2.0 connection; desktop/notebook mount and six-foot cable |
| Identity and setup limits | WC1100BLU base model confirmed; historical ASIN and exact offer package are not mapped |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 8, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
What the features mean for you
What does the maker confirm?
Gear Head's sell sheet names the WC1100BLU and lists 640×480 video, up to 1.3MP image capture, a built-in snapshot function and microphone, night-vision LEDs, and a desktop or notebook mount. The included items are listed as the webcam and six-foot USB cable, software CD, manual, and warranty information. The matching manual groups this blue model with red, black, and yellow variants, but the frozen row does not include a color suffix or package code beyond WC1100BLU. The model itself is documented; the historical ASIN in the row is not cross-referenced by the maker material. That is why the purchase path is an exact-model search rather than a direct ASIN link. [Gear Head manufacturer sell sheet](https://images10.newegg.com/Manufacturer-Brochure/Manufacturer_Brochure_26-623-060.pdf).
What does the video resolution mean?
The only video size on the manufacturer sell sheet is 640 by 480. The separate up-to-1.3MP image-capture claim does not describe a 1.3MP live-video mode, and the source does not say whether still resolution is native or interpolated. Buyers who need a modern Full HD meeting image should choose a model with an explicit 1080p mode instead. The sheet also does not give a frame rate, focus range, or field of view. Without those details, it is not possible to promise smooth movement, a tight head-and-shoulders crop, or a particular minimum distance. The modest resolution is clear; the camera's behavior at other modes is not.
How does the software affect use?
The manual describes a Windows camera application for snapshots and video capture, with controls for brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, gamma, backlight compensation, and a zoom selector from 1x to 4x. That zoom is a software control; the documentation does not identify an optical zoom lens or state how much detail remains as the image is enlarged. The manual also describes mirror/roll controls and flicker selection. These controls may help someone using the older bundled application adjust a captured view, but the source does not establish that they carry into current meeting apps. The included CD and driver installation are part of the original setup design, not proof that a present-day operating system will install it automatically. [WC1100BLU manual](https://manuals.plus/gear-head/wc1100blu-quick-1-3mp-webcam-with-night-vision-manual).
What is known about audio and placement?
Gear Head documents a built-in microphone and a desktop/notebook mount. The inspected material does not give a microphone pickup pattern, noise processing, mute switch, or speaker. It also does not describe a physical lens cover. The phrase night vision appears in the model title and the manufacturer sheet explicitly names LEDs, but it does not explain whether they are infrared, visible, or useful as ordinary desk lighting. I keep that feature as a night-vision label and leave the finder light attribute unknown. A buyer who needs a visible fill light, privacy shutter, measured view angle, or audio cutoff should look for a model whose manual documents those controls.
Will it work with your computer?
The manual asks for a USB 2.0 port, a CD-ROM drive, and a PC-compatible system, with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or 7 listed. It describes installing the driver and camera application from the included disc. It does not list macOS, current Windows releases, Linux, UVC/UAC behavior, or named current video services. A legacy PC owner maintaining one of the documented systems may find the requirements easier to interpret than those for a generic title-only camera. A buyer with a current laptop should verify the driver, application, and physical connector before relying on this model; USB 2.0 alone does not establish present-day compatibility.
Which candidate and offer is this?
This page covers the base WC1100BLU model named in the frozen row. A different saved candidate adds a WC1100BLU-CP10 package suffix and another ASIN; the manual confirms the base model family but does not crosswalk either listing or explain the package suffix. The two historical ASINs are therefore not treated as interchangeable. This camera could suit a user maintaining an older PC who needs a basic VGA webcam and accepts the unknown driver path. It is not for someone who needs Full HD video, a verified modern host, a precise field of view, or a documented physical privacy control. Check the exact model and package in the tagged search before purchase. [Tagged exact-model Amazon search](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gear+Head+WC1100BLU+Quick+1.3MP+Webcam+Night+Vision&tag=buyershortlists-20).
What else to compare
Choose WC1100BLU only for a legacy VGA setup; choose a documented Full HD model when current video modes or operating-system support are essential.
Before you buy
Is 1.3MP the documented video mode?
No. The sell sheet separates 640×480 video from image capture up to 1.3MP.
Does the night-vision label mean it has a visible desk light?
The maker lists night-vision LEDs but does not identify their type or visible-light behavior.
Can its software zoom be called optical zoom?
No. The manual describes a 1x–4x camera-application zoom selector and does not call it optical.
Does the manual confirm a physical lens cover?
No physical shutter or cover is listed in the inspected sell sheet or manual.
Is B0092KP7H0 confirmed as this model?
The manufacturer sources establish WC1100BLU but do not map that historical ASIN, so the tagged model search is used.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
Sources & review basis
We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- Gear Head manufacturer sell sheet and WC1100BLU manual ↗ — checked October 8, 2026.
- Gear Head manufacturer sell sheet: WC1100BLU, video mode, capture, microphone, LEDs, mount, cable, package and system requirements ↗ — checked October 8, 2026.
- Gear Head WC1100BLU user's manual: USB 2.0 setup, included software and camera controls ↗ — checked October 8, 2026.
The decision
Choose the WC1100BLU only when its legacy host requirements and VGA video fit and the missing focus, FOV, and offer details are acceptable.
Is it the right fit?
Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.