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Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam vs Logitech MX Brio

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against webcams at a similar price

The Logitech MX Brio scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech C920s PRO HD Webcam at 5.6/10.

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

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

They score the same on microphone.

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

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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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 C920s PRO HD WebcamLogitech MX Brio
Picture quality30%6/107/10
Low light20%4/107/10
Features and privacy20%6/107/10
Microphone15%5/105/10
Compatibility and value15%7/104/10
Overall5.6/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech C920s PRO HD WebcamLogitech MX Brio
Resolution and frame rate1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps4K at 30 fps (3840×2160) and 1080p at 60 fps (1920×1080)
Field of view78° diagonal, fixedThree presets: 90°, 78° and 65° diagonal (reviewer-reported)
Focus and framingAutofocus, five-element glass lensAdvanced Autofocus; 4x digital zoom
MicrophoneTwo built-in stereo mics, one on either side of the lens, range up to 1 mDual beamforming, noise-reducing microphones
Privacy shutterPrivacy shutter over the lensBuilt-in privacy shutter rotated by a ring around the lens; does not block the microphone
ConnectionUSB-A, 1.5 m cableUSB-C, USB 3.0, detachable cable 1.5 m (5 ft)

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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