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Insta360 Link 2 vs Logitech Brio 500

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech Brio 500 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Insta360 Link 2 at 6.3/10.

The Insta360 Link 2 leads on picture quality.

The Logitech Brio 500 leads on low light and features and privacy.

They score the same on microphone and compatibility and value.

The biggest difference is low light, where the Logitech Brio 500 scores 7/10 to the Insta360 Link 2'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 itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech Brio 500

Logitech Brio 500

6.8/10verdict: buy

The Logitech Brio 500 is for people who take regular video calls from a desk and want a webcam with a built-in privacy shutter and decent microphones. It suits home workers who care about low-light and backlit performance more than resolution. Buyers who need 4K or 60fps at 1080p should look at other cameras.

Typically about £79.99 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 500
Picture quality30%7/106/10
Low light20%4/107/10
Features and privacy20%7/108/10
Microphone15%7/107/10
Compatibility and value15%6/106/10
Overall6.3/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecInsta360 Link 2Logitech Brio 500
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); 720p/60fps (1280x720)
Field of viewFixed 79.5° diagonal, 67° horizontalDiagonal 90°/78°/65°
Focus and framingAutofocus from 10 cm to infinity; digital zoom up to 4x; f/1.8 aperture; 26 mm equivalent focal length; AI gimbal trackingAutofocus
MicrophoneAI Noise-Canceling with Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance profiles; microphone count not givenDual noise reduction microphones
Privacy shutterPrivacy Mode turns the camera to face down and mutes it; no physical shutter confirmed by the manufacturer (reviews conflict)Integrated privacy shutter
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 2.0) cable or USB-C to USB-A adapter; cable about 60 inchesUSB-C, 1.5 m attached cable, 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 500

  • + Privacy shutter praised by owners as easy to use
  • + Low light and backlight handling praised over a C920
  • + Dual noise reduction mics with clear voice pickup
  • − Resolution tops out at 1080p, and 60fps only at 720p
  • − Auto-framing needs Logi Tune, which isn't on ChromeOS
  • − Adhesive mount complaints; one pad failed within weeks

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 4K video or 60fps at 1080p
  • ChromeOS users who want auto-framing through Logi Tune
  • Anyone who doesn't want to rely on a double-sided adhesive mount
Read the full Logitech Brio 500 review ›

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