Are premium AI microphones and cameras actually improving remote work quality?

[JayJ]

Remote work gear has become its own luxury market. AI noise removal, face tracking, auto framing and background cleanup all sound useful, but I wonder how much difference they make once everyone is still sitting in the same video call grid. A great microphone can make someone seem more professional, yet there is a point where better lighting and a quieter room probably beat another expensive gadget

[Rogue Sam]

Audio matters more than video. Bad sound makes people seem unprepared even when they are not

[Leo29]

Some AI cameras look unnatural to me. The face tracking can feel like a tiny robot is directing the meeting

[Marcus]

For client calls, premium gear pays for itself. For internal standups, nobody cares

[DigitalNomad76]

The best upgrade is still a proper light and not using laptop microphones from 2017