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Logitech Brio 4K vs Logitech MX Brio vs Elgato Facecam Pro

Logitech Brio 4K

7.0 $169.99

Logitech MX Brio

8.0 $199.99

Elgato Facecam Pro

7.6 $299.99

Verdict

Logitech

Buy it for the face-unlock and the bright-room sharpness, not for evening calls — the aging sensor gets grainy the moment the lights drop.

Logitech

The default premium pick for serious work-from-home — clean 4K, the best software in the category, and a clever overhead Show Mode. Just don't expect AI subject tracking.

Elgato

Unmatched detail and manual control for serious creators — but no mic, no privacy cover, and $300 for resolution most calls will never pass through.

Best for

Logitech

a bright home office where you want true 4K and Windows Hello face login without paying current-flagship prices

Logitech

professionals who want the most refined all-around 4K webcam, top-tier software, and a document/overhead Show Mode

Elgato

streamers and creators who want uncompressed 4K60 and full manual camera control and already own a real microphone

Avoid if

Logitech

your room is dim or lit mostly after dark — the older sensor turns noisy and grainy fast

Logitech

you specifically need Windows Hello face login or motorized AI subject tracking

Elgato

you mostly take meetings, need a built-in microphone, or want a privacy shutter included out of the box

Score breakdown

value

Logitech

7.0

Logitech

7.5

Elgato

6.0

low light

Logitech

6.0

Logitech

7.5

Elgato

7.5

microphone

Logitech

6.0

Logitech

7.0

Elgato

3.0

image quality

Logitech

7.5

Logitech

8.5

Elgato

9.3

autofocus framing

Logitech

7.5

Logitech

8.0

Elgato

8.0

software controls

Logitech

7.5

Logitech

8.5

Elgato

9.0

Specs

hdr

true

Yes (RightLight 5)

—

zoom

5x digital

—

mount

Monitor clip + 1/4-in tripod thread

Magnetic mount + monitor clip

—

sensor

Smaller/older sensor — needs good light

8.5 MP Sony STARVIS (~70% larger pixels vs Brio 4K)

1/1.8-in Sony STARVIS

weight

63 g

—

released

2017

—

autofocus

true

—

Yes, with face tracking

connection

USB-C to USB-A (USB 3.0 for 4K)

USB-C 3.0

microphone

Dual omnidirectional, noise-canceling

Dual beamforming with AI noise reduction

None

resolution

4K UHD 30fps (3840×2160 / 4096×2160)

4K 30fps

True 4K 60fps

cable length

85 in / 2.2 m

—

field of view

65° / 78° / 90° selectable

90° / 78° / 65° selectable

90°

windows hello

Yes (IR sensor for face login)

—

lower res modes

1080p60, 720p90

Uncompressed 1080p60 (NV12), H.264 / MJPEG

privacy shutter

External clip-on accessory

Built-in physical shutter

None included

build

—

Aluminum, 137 g

—

focus

—

Autofocus

—

show mode

—

Yes — overhead/document view

—

auto adjust

—

Auto exposure, white balance, color

—

lens

—

Elgato Premium autofocus lens, f/2.0, 21 mm

size

—

Large and heavy on a monitor

software

—

Elgato Camera Hub (manual ISO/shutter/WB/PTZ)

onboard memory

—

Yes — stores manual settings

Buy →Buy →Buy →

	Logitech Brio 4K Logitech	Logitech MX Brio Logitech	Elgato Facecam Pro Elgato
Score	7.0	8.0	7.6
Price	$169.99	$199.99	$299.99
Verdict	Buy it for the face-unlock and the bright-room sharpness, not for evening calls — the aging sensor gets grainy the moment the lights drop.	The default premium pick for serious work-from-home — clean 4K, the best software in the category, and a clever overhead Show Mode. Just don't expect AI subject tracking.	Unmatched detail and manual control for serious creators — but no mic, no privacy cover, and $300 for resolution most calls will never pass through.
Best for	a bright home office where you want true 4K and Windows Hello face login without paying current-flagship prices	professionals who want the most refined all-around 4K webcam, top-tier software, and a document/overhead Show Mode	streamers and creators who want uncompressed 4K60 and full manual camera control and already own a real microphone
Avoid if	your room is dim or lit mostly after dark — the older sensor turns noisy and grainy fast	you specifically need Windows Hello face login or motorized AI subject tracking	you mostly take meetings, need a built-in microphone, or want a privacy shutter included out of the box
Score breakdown
value	7.0	7.5	6.0
low light	6.0	7.5	7.5
microphone	6.0	7.0	3.0
image quality	7.5	8.5	9.3
autofocus framing	7.5	8.0	8.0
software controls	7.5	8.5	9.0
Specs
hdr	true	Yes (RightLight 5)	—
zoom	5x digital	—	—
mount	Monitor clip + 1/4-in tripod thread	Magnetic mount + monitor clip	—
sensor	Smaller/older sensor — needs good light	8.5 MP Sony STARVIS (~70% larger pixels vs Brio 4K)	1/1.8-in Sony STARVIS
weight	63 g	—	—
released	2017	—	—
autofocus	true	—	Yes, with face tracking
connection	USB-C to USB-A (USB 3.0 for 4K)	USB-C 3.0	USB-C 3.0
microphone	Dual omnidirectional, noise-canceling	Dual beamforming with AI noise reduction	None
resolution	4K UHD 30fps (3840×2160 / 4096×2160)	4K 30fps	True 4K 60fps
cable length	85 in / 2.2 m	—	—
field of view	65° / 78° / 90° selectable	90° / 78° / 65° selectable	90°
windows hello	Yes (IR sensor for face login)	No	—
lower res modes	1080p60, 720p90	1080p60, 720p90	Uncompressed 1080p60 (NV12), H.264 / MJPEG
privacy shutter	External clip-on accessory	Built-in physical shutter	None included
build	—	Aluminum, 137 g	—
focus	—	Autofocus	—
show mode	—	Yes — overhead/document view	—
auto adjust	—	Auto exposure, white balance, color	—
lens	—	—	Elgato Premium autofocus lens, f/2.0, 21 mm
size	—	—	Large and heavy on a monitor
software	—	—	Elgato Camera Hub (manual ISO/shutter/WB/PTZ)
onboard memory	—	—	Yes — stores manual settings
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