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Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam vs Logitech MX Brio

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech MX Brio scores 6.3/10 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 MX Brio leads on picture quality, low light, features and privacy and microphone.

The biggest difference is low light, where the Logitech MX Brio 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 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

CriterionWeightLogitech Brio 100 Full HD WebcamLogitech MX Brio
Picture quality30%6/107/10
Low light20%4/107/10
Features and privacy20%6/107/10
Microphone15%4/105/10
Compatibility and value15%7/104/10
Overall5.5/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Brio 100 Full HD WebcamLogitech MX Brio
Resolution and frame rate1080p/30fps (1920x1080 pixels), plus 720p/30fps; 2MP camera4K at 30 fps (3840×2160) and 1080p at 60 fps (1920×1080)
Field of view58° diagonalThree presets: 90°, 78° and 65° diagonal (reviewer-reported)
Focus and framingFixed focusAdvanced Autofocus; 4x digital zoom
MicrophoneOmni-directional built-in mic, range up to 1m (3ft)Dual beamforming, noise-reducing microphones
Privacy shutterIntegrated privacy shutter (slide cover)Built-in privacy shutter rotated by a ring around the lens; does not block the microphone
ConnectionUSB-A plug-and-playUSB-C, USB 3.0, detachable cable 1.5 m (5 ft)

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 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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