Logitech Brio 100 Full HD Webcam review

The Brio 100 is a 2023 Logitech webcam built around a plain brief. It records 1080p at 30fps, with a 720p/30fps mode as well, and plugs in over USB-A. It has no AI auto-framing, no speaker tracking and no autofocus. Everything else about it follows from that stripped-back design.

It comes in Graphite and Off-White. Logitech lists a one-year limited hardware warranty.

The sensor is a 2MP unit giving 1920x1080 pixels at 30fps. Owners praise the clarity of the 1080p video, and several mention that the automatic light balance works well. That fits the spec: this is a baseline Full HD picture, without a 60fps mode or a 4K option, and owners seem happy with it for calls.

The field of view is 58° diagonal. That is a fairly tight angle, so the camera is aimed at a single person at a desk rather than a wide room. Logitech doesn't list a wider setting on this model.

Focus is fixed. Because there is no autofocus, the camera cannot adjust if you move closer or further away. Logitech doesn't list a focus distance range in the material available, so check how you sit before you rely on it for close-up work such as showing documents or hardware to the lens.

Low light is where owner feedback is least positive. Reports mention grain and basic performance when the room is dim. The praise for auto-light balance suggests it copes in an evenly lit room, but the grain complaints point to a camera that works best with a lamp or window in front of you. With a 2MP camera and no low-light features listed by Logitech, that matches what the specifications show.

The built-in microphone is omni-directional, with a range of up to 1m (3ft). Owners often call it weak or thin. An omni-directional mic picks up sound from all directions by design, and Logitech's 1m range means it is intended for someone sitting close to the screen. If you take a lot of calls, a headset or a separate microphone is the safer plan. For occasional calls where you sit near the desk, it gives you a backup without extra kit.

The integrated privacy shutter is a simple slide cover over the lens. It gives a physical, visible way to block the camera whatever the software is doing.

The feature list is short. There is no auto-framing and no speaker tracking, and no autofocus. Logitech doesn't list any software-based controls as required, and the setup is plug-and-play. Owners cite quick setup as a plus.

The camera connects by USB-A. Logitech lists compatibility with Windows, macOS and ChromeOS. It makes no explicit Linux or UVC statement for this model, so Linux users should treat that as unconfirmed rather than ruled out. Anyone building a homelab or workstation around Linux should check before buying.

Owners repeatedly praise the budget price alongside the easy setup. With clear 1080p video and a privacy shutter, they see it as a sensible low-cost option, while the microphone and low-light complaints are the trade-offs they mention.

The Brio 100 does the basics and does them simply. Its picture is the main strength, backed by easy setup and a physical privacy cover. Its weak points are also clear from owner reports: a thin microphone, grain in dim rooms, and fixed focus with no auto-framing. It suits a well-lit desk, calls with a headset, and anyone who wants a no-fuss webcam. If you need more control over the image or a better built-in mic, the specifications show it won't provide them.