Logitech C270 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 C270 HD Webcam at 4.7/10.

The Logitech C270 HD Webcam leads on microphone and compatibility and value.

The Logitech MX Brio leads on picture quality, low light and features and privacy.

The biggest difference is features and privacy, where the Logitech MX Brio scores 7/10 to the Logitech C270 HD Webcam's 3/10.

Logitech C270 HD Webcam

4.7/10verdict: skip

The Logitech C270 is for people who want a simple USB webcam for video calls and nothing more. It suits a desk where setup should take seconds and the microphone has to do the job without a headset. It is a weaker fit if you need a sharp image, a privacy shutter or any control over focus.

Typically about £19.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech C270 HD Webcam	Logitech MX Brio
Picture quality	30%	4/10	7/10
Low light	20%	4/10	7/10
Features and privacy	20%	3/10	7/10
Microphone	15%	7/10	5/10
Compatibility and value	15%	7/10	4/10
Overall		4.7/10	6.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech C270 HD Webcam	Logitech MX Brio
Resolution and frame rate	720p at 30 fps	4K at 30 fps (3840×2160) and 1080p at 60 fps (1920×1080)
Field of view	55° diagonal	Three presets: 90°, 78° and 65° diagonal (reviewer-reported)
Focus and framing	Fixed focus	Advanced Autofocus; 4x digital zoom
Microphone	Built-in mono, noise-reducing mic	Dual beamforming, noise-reducing microphones
Privacy shutter	None	Built-in privacy shutter rotated by a ring around the lens; does not block the microphone
Connection	USB-A, plug-and-play, 1.5 m fixed cable	USB-C, USB 3.0, detachable cable 1.5 m (5 ft)

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech C270 HD Webcam

+ Easy setup and plug-and-play USB-A connection
+ Owners praise voice clarity from the built-in mic
+ Owners praise it for value for money
− 720p at 30 fps only, and owners report a soft image
− Fixed focus, no autofocus and no privacy shutter
− Colour shifts with room lighting; stand described as flimsy

Skip it if:

Anyone who wants a sharp 1080p picture for streaming or content work
Buyers who need autofocus, auto-framing or a built-in privacy shutter
Linux users who need confirmed support before buying

Read the full Logitech C270 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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