Logitech Brio 500 vs UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera

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all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech Brio 500 and UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera both score 6.8/10 overall.

The Logitech Brio 500 leads on low light and microphone.

The UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera leads on picture quality and compatibility and value.

They score the same on features and privacy.

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

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UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera

6.8/10verdict: buy

This is a USB webcam for people who want 4K recording or smooth 1080p60 calls on a modest budget. It suits desk users who value autofocus, a physical lens cover and driverless setup across Windows, macOS and Linux. It is aimed at single-person framing, given its 70° field of view.

Typically about £33.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech Brio 500	UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera
Picture quality	30%	6/10	7/10
Low light	20%	7/10	5/10
Features and privacy	20%	8/10	8/10
Microphone	15%	7/10	6/10
Compatibility and value	15%	6/10	8/10
Overall		6.8/10	6.8/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech Brio 500	UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera
Resolution and frame rate	1080p/30fps (1920x1080); 720p/60fps (1280x720)	4K at 30fps, with 1080p at 60fps as the alternative (maximum 3840 x 2160)
Field of view	Diagonal 90°/78°/65°	70°
Focus and framing	Autofocus	Phase-detection autofocus (PDAF); tracking range stated as 0.33–16.4 ft (another source gives 0.1–5 m); body rotates 360° and tilts 15° up and down
Microphone	Dual noise reduction microphones	Two built-in noise-cancelling omnidirectional mics, pickup within 5 m
Privacy shutter	Integrated privacy shutter	Built-in slide cover blocks the lens
Connection	USB-C, 1.5 m attached cable, plug-and-play	USB-A 2.0 port or USB-C adapter; USB-A-to-C adapter included

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

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UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera

+ Phase-detection autofocus, praised by two owners
+ Slide cover blocks the lens physically
+ Driverless on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android
− No 4K at 60fps; 1080p60 is the alternative
− One owner cites 16 fps at 4000x3000
− May take about 5 seconds to switch modes

Skip it if:

Buyers who need 4K at 60fps for recording or streaming
Anyone wanting a wide field of view for group calls
Users who need proven low-light or microphone performance

Read the full UGREEN 4K Webcam for PC Ultra HD 1080P 60FPS Web Camera review ›

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