Computers & Office · PRODUCT REVIEW

Logitech
B500 webcam, part 960-000560

For a legacy Logitech webcam with a documented privacy cover. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Logitech B500 part 960-000560 is a legacy webcam with a manufacturer-authored listing sheet that names its model and part. The sheet lists a 1.3-megapixel sensor, a maximum video resolution of 1280×1024, a 72-degree view, an integrated microphone, privacy cover and USB 2.0. It specifies 30 frames per second for VGA, but does not provide enough information here to assign that rate to every higher mode. No source maps frozen ASIN B002RCT74E to this exact part, so the tagged model search is used.

Consider it for

A buyer researching a legacy Logitech model who can verify the physical part and accepts an unresolved current offer mapping..

Look elsewhere if

Do not choose it when you need a verified current Amazon offer, a modern host-support guarantee, a 1080p or 4K mode, a known focus mechanism, or an angle measurement on a stated diagonal axis.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • A Logitech-authored document ties the B500 name to part 960-000560.
  • The sheet lists a physical privacy cover and an integrated microphone.
  • It gives a maximum 1280×1024 video resolution and a VGA 30 fps point.

What to weigh up

  • The 72-degree view has no stated measurement axis.
  • Frame rates outside the listed VGA mode and focus behavior remain unknown.
  • The candidate ASIN and current operating-system or application support are not mapped.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredLogitech B500, part 960-000560
Documented video modesMaximum listed video resolution 1280×1024; VGA mode lists 30 fps
Focus and framing72° view is listed without an axis; focus method is unknown
Light and lens privacyA privacy cover is listed; an integrated face light is not specified
Integrated audioIntegrated microphone listed; pickup behavior and audio mute are unknown
Connection and mountingUSB 2.0 listed; connector shape and current host support are unknown
Identity and setup limitsLogitech B500 part 960-000560 verified; no exact ASIN crosswalk found

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 11, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A part-specific document sets the identity boundary

The Logitech-authored listing sheet names B500 and part 960-000560. That gives this model a stronger identity basis than a title-only webcam candidate. The document was hosted by KabelFreak, so the publisher is distinguished from the file host. It does not map the frozen ASIN B002RCT74E to the part. This release therefore describes the B500 model from the manufacturer-authored sheet and provides an exact-model search, not a direct link that would imply the historical offer has been matched.

Resolution and frame rate are separate claims

The sheet lists up to 1280×1024 video resolution and a 1.3-megapixel sensor, plus 30 frames per second in VGA mode. The sensor count is not a substitute for a video-mode table. The document does not establish the frame rate paired with 1280×1024, or whether every application exposes that mode. A buyer who needs a particular capture size should confirm it with the target computer and software. The published ceiling is below Full HD, which makes the B500 a legacy option rather than a choice for high-detail conferencing.

The view angle is not labeled by axis

The manufacturer-authored sheet gives a 72-degree view but does not identify it as horizontal, vertical or diagonal. The finder uses a diagonal field threshold, so the B500's number is not entered as a diagonal value. That distinction matters when comparing a webcam for a close face frame with one intended to include a desk or another participant. The source also does not document autofocus or focus distance. Buyers should confirm practical framing and focus from exact documentation or the physical unit rather than assume the view figure describes room coverage.

Privacy and audio are listed, but their behavior is not

The sheet lists a privacy cover and an integrated microphone. Those are useful feature distinctions for a desk camera, but it does not describe whether moving the cover also disconnects or mutes audio. It also does not provide a microphone pickup pattern or measured performance. The finder can treat a physical cover as documented while leaving audio-stop behavior unknown. If a buyer needs both lens privacy and microphone muting, those should be checked as separate controls instead of assuming the physical cover handles both.

Legacy connection and offer limits

USB 2.0 is identified, but the connector shape, cable, UVC behavior and present support on a current computer are not settled by the inspected sheet. An old camera may require a driver or application path that is no longer supported; the document does not resolve that for a specific operating system. The B500 is most relevant to someone who can inspect the part label and is comfortable verifying setup on the intended machine. Since the frozen ASIN is not cross-mapped, use the search link to locate an exact B500/960-000560 listing and check the item markings before buying.

What else to compare

A current webcam with a mapped offer and an explicit 1080p mode table is a better fit when host support and higher video detail matter more than researching this legacy part.

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Before you buy

Is 960-000560 a Logitech B500 part?

Yes. The Logitech-authored listing sheet names B500 and part number 960-000560.

Does the 72-degree field mean 72 degrees diagonal?

The sheet does not identify the axis. The diagonal field remains unknown for finder matching.

Does the sheet document 1280×1024 at 30 fps?

It lists 1280×1024 as the maximum video resolution and 30 fps for VGA; it does not pair 30 fps with the maximum mode.

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.

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The decision

Consider B500 when its documented legacy resolution, physical cover and microphone match the need and the exact part can be verified. Use the model search until an ASIN-to-part crosswalk is available.

Is it the right fit?

Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.

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