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Insta360 Link 2 vs Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Insta360 Link 2 scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam at 5.5/10.

The Insta360 Link 2 leads on picture quality, features and privacy and microphone.

The Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam leads on compatibility and value.

They score the same on low light.

The biggest difference is microphone, where the Insta360 Link 2 scores 7/10 to the Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam's 4/10.

Insta360 Link 2

Insta360 Link 2

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Insta360 Link 2 is a 4K webcam with a 2-axis gimbal for people who want the camera to follow them on calls. It suits home workers and presenters who rely on the built-in microphone and good lighting. Buyers working in dim rooms or needing a confirmed physical shutter should read the limitations first.

Typically about £164.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam

Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech Brio 100 is for people who want a simple 1080p webcam for everyday video calls. It suits home workers and students who value plug-and-play setup and a physical privacy cover over extra features. Buyers who want autofocus, auto-framing or a strong built-in microphone should look at other options.

Typically about £25.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightInsta360 Link 2Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam
Picture quality30%7/106/10
Low light20%4/104/10
Features and privacy20%7/106/10
Microphone15%7/104/10
Compatibility and value15%6/107/10
Overall6.3/105.5/10

Specifications

SpecInsta360 Link 2Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam
Resolution and frame rateLandscape 4K at 30/25/24fps; 1080p up to 60fps; 720p up to 60fps; 360p at 30/25/24fps; portrait mode 4K, 1080p and 720p; H.264 and MJPEG codecs1080p/30fps (1920x1080 pixels), plus 720p/30fps; 2MP camera
Field of viewFixed 79.5° diagonal, 67° horizontal58° diagonal
Focus and framingAutofocus from 10 cm to infinity; digital zoom up to 4x; f/1.8 aperture; 26 mm equivalent focal length; AI gimbal trackingFixed focus
MicrophoneAI Noise-Canceling with Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance profiles; microphone count not givenOmni-directional built-in mic, range up to 1m (3ft)
Privacy shutterPrivacy Mode turns the camera to face down and mutes it; no physical shutter confirmed by the manufacturer (reviews conflict)Integrated privacy shutter (slide cover)
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 2.0) cable or USB-C to USB-A adapter; cable about 60 inchesUSB-A plug-and-play

Strengths and weaknesses

Insta360 Link 2

  • + 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps
  • + Built-in mic and AI noise cancelling praised by owners
  • + Gimbal tracking with autofocus from 10 cm
  • − Grain in dim light, per owner reports
  • − Tracking and gesture reliability complaints
  • − No physical shutter confirmed by the manufacturer

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs a confirmed physical lens shutter for privacy
  • Users who work mostly in dim rooms without extra lighting
  • Owners of Windows ARM laptops, which Insta360 doesn't support
Read the full Insta360 Link 2 review ›

Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam

  • + 1080p/30fps video that owners describe as clear
  • + Built-in slide privacy shutter
  • + USB-A plug-and-play with no software needed
  • − Fixed focus, no autofocus or auto-framing
  • − Owners report thin microphone quality
  • − Owners report grain in low light

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want autofocus or auto-framing
  • Anyone relying on the built-in mic for frequent calls
  • Linux users who need a confirmed UVC statement from the maker
Read the full Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam review ›

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