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Logitech Brio 500 vs Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

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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 C920s PRO HD Webcam at 5.6/10.

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

The Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam leads on compatibility and value.

They score the same on picture quality.

The biggest difference is low light, where the Logitech Brio 500 scores 7/10 to the Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam's 4/10.

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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Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech C920s is a plain 1080p USB webcam for people who want a camera for calls and basic streaming. It suits anyone who wants a physical privacy shutter and simple setup on Windows, macOS or ChromeOS. It fits a well-lit desk better than a dim room.

Typically about £84.99 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 500Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam
Picture quality30%6/106/10
Low light20%7/104/10
Features and privacy20%8/106/10
Microphone15%7/105/10
Compatibility and value15%6/107/10
Overall6.8/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Brio 500Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam
Resolution and frame rate1080p/30fps (1920x1080); 720p/60fps (1280x720)1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps
Field of viewDiagonal 90°/78°/65°78° diagonal, fixed
Focus and framingAutofocusAutofocus, five-element glass lens
MicrophoneDual noise reduction microphonesTwo built-in stereo mics, one on either side of the lens, range up to 1 m
Privacy shutterIntegrated privacy shutterPrivacy shutter over the lens
ConnectionUSB-C, 1.5 m attached cable, plug-and-playUSB-A, 1.5 m cable

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam

  • + Physical privacy shutter over the lens
  • + Easy setup across Windows, macOS and ChromeOS
  • + Owners praise the clear picture
  • − Owners report grain in low light
  • − Capped at 30fps in both modes
  • − Software described as limited or unreliable

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who work in dim rooms and can't add lighting
  • Streamers who want frame rates above 30fps
  • Buyers who want auto-framing or a variable field of view
Read the full Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam review ›

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