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Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam vs Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam scores 5.5/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam at 5.4/10.

The Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam leads on features and privacy.

The Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam leads on microphone.

They score the same on picture quality, low light and compatibility and value.

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 C920 HD Pro Webcam

Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech C920 is for people who want a simple USB webcam for video calls and streaming from a well-lit desk. It suits buyers who value easy setup and a sharp 1080p image over high frame rates. It is a weaker fit for dim rooms or anyone who wants to rely on the built-in microphones.

Typically about £49.99 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 C920 HD Pro Webcam
Picture quality30%6/106/10
Low light20%4/104/10
Features and privacy20%6/105/10
Microphone15%4/105/10
Compatibility and value15%7/107/10
Overall5.5/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Brio 100 Full HD WebcamLogitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
Resolution and frame rate1080p/30fps (1920x1080 pixels), plus 720p/30fps; 2MP camera1080p at 30fps or 720p at 30fps
Field of view58° diagonal78° diagonal, fixed
Focus and framingFixed focusAutofocus
MicrophoneOmni-directional built-in mic, range up to 1m (3ft)Two microphones, one on either side of the camera, stereo
Privacy shutterIntegrated privacy shutter (slide cover)not listed
ConnectionUSB-A plug-and-playUSB-A, 1.5 m (5 ft) cable

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 C920 HD Pro Webcam

  • + Easy setup and works out of the box
  • + Sharp, colourful image in good light
  • + Autofocus on a 1080p sensor
  • − Weak in dim rooms
  • − Capped at 30fps
  • − Bundled software reported as buggy

Skip it if:

  • Anyone working in a dim room without extra lighting
  • Streamers who want frame rates above 30fps
  • Buyers who want to rely on the built-in mics for daily calls
Read the full Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam review ›

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