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Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam vs Logitech Brio 500

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech Brio 500 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam at 5.5/10.

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

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

They score the same on picture quality.

The biggest difference is low light, where the Logitech Brio 500 scores 7/10 to the Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam's 4/10.

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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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

CriterionWeightLogitech Brio 100 Full HD WebcamLogitech Brio 500
Picture quality30%6/106/10
Low light20%4/107/10
Features and privacy20%6/108/10
Microphone15%4/107/10
Compatibility and value15%7/106/10
Overall5.5/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Brio 100 Full HD WebcamLogitech Brio 500
Resolution and frame rate1080p/30fps (1920x1080 pixels), plus 720p/30fps; 2MP camera1080p/30fps (1920x1080); 720p/60fps (1280x720)
Field of view58° diagonalDiagonal 90°/78°/65°
Focus and framingFixed focusAutofocus
MicrophoneOmni-directional built-in mic, range up to 1m (3ft)Dual noise reduction microphones
Privacy shutterIntegrated privacy shutter (slide cover)Integrated privacy shutter
ConnectionUSB-A plug-and-playUSB-C, 1.5 m attached cable, plug-and-play

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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