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Insta360 Link 2 vs Logitech MX Brio

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

all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Insta360 Link 2 and Logitech MX Brio both score 6.3/10 overall.

The Insta360 Link 2 leads on microphone and compatibility and value.

The Logitech MX Brio leads on low light.

They score the same on picture quality and features and privacy.

The biggest difference is low light, where the Logitech MX Brio 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 itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech MX Brio

Logitech MX Brio

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The MX Brio is for people who want a 4K webcam with a built-in privacy shutter for daily video calls. It suits buyers on Windows or macOS who are happy to install Logitech software for the full feature set. Owners who dislike paying a premium or need face login should read the limitations first.

Typically about £154 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightInsta360 Link 2Logitech MX Brio
Picture quality30%7/107/10
Low light20%4/107/10
Features and privacy20%7/107/10
Microphone15%7/105/10
Compatibility and value15%6/104/10
Overall6.3/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecInsta360 Link 2Logitech MX Brio
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 codecs4K at 30 fps (3840×2160) and 1080p at 60 fps (1920×1080)
Field of viewFixed 79.5° diagonal, 67° horizontalThree presets: 90°, 78° and 65° diagonal (reviewer-reported)
Focus and framingAutofocus from 10 cm to infinity; digital zoom up to 4x; f/1.8 aperture; 26 mm equivalent focal length; AI gimbal trackingAdvanced Autofocus; 4x digital zoom
MicrophoneAI Noise-Canceling with Voice Focus, Voice Suppression and Music Balance profiles; microphone count not givenDual beamforming, noise-reducing microphones
Privacy shutterPrivacy Mode turns the camera to face down and mutes it; no physical shutter confirmed by the manufacturer (reviews conflict)Built-in privacy shutter rotated by a ring around the lens; does not block the microphone
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 2.0) cable or USB-C to USB-A adapter; cable about 60 inchesUSB-C, USB 3.0, detachable cable 1.5 m (5 ft)

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 MX Brio

  • + 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps
  • + Built-in privacy shutter on a ring around the lens
  • + Owners praise image quality and low-light gains
  • − Owners find the price high for a webcam
  • − Software is a weak point and Windows/macOS only
  • − No Windows Hello face login

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want face login with Windows Hello
  • Linux users who need confirmed driverless support
  • Buyers who want a low-cost webcam without extra software
Read the full Logitech MX Brio review ›

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