Issue:

I want to have the best video quality possible in my Zoom meeting.

Solution:

Bandwidth Requirements

The minimum network bandwidth requirements can be found here.

Standard HD (720p)
  • Receiving 720p: 1.8Mbps minimum
  • Sending 720p: 2.6Mbps minimum
Full HD (1080p)
  • Receiving 1080p: 3.0Mbps minimum
  • Sending 1080p: 3.8Mbps minimum

Hardware Requirements

The hardware requirements listed by Zoom can be found here

  • i7 Quad Core (physical core) CPU or higher for best result
  • 720p or higher capable webcam

Suggested Webcams

Webcams verified to provide the best quality video during Zoom meetings can be found here.

The WSU Zoom Team has tested and recommends the Logitech BRIO.

Zoom Profile Settings

The Group HD video settings should be enabled by default for all WSU Zoom accounts, but personal settings can be verified by following these steps.

  1. Open your Zoom profile settings via https://wsu.zoom.us/profile/setting in your web browser

  2. Enable Group HD video within the In Meeting (Advanced) section, if it is not enabled already

  3. Enable Standard HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p)



Zoom Application Settings

In the installed Zoom application open the Settings found by clicking on your profile picture in the top right of the client.

  • Select Video from the section listed on the left side, and make sure HD is selected under Camera



In Meeting Settings

For the best quality video use these options during a Zoom meeting.

  • The meeting window is Full-screen

  • View mode: Active Speaker





Further details can be found in these Zoom guides:
Using Group HD Video
Enhancing Your Video in Zoom