That means experimenting with new designs and features, investing in burgeoning technologies, and targeting specific niches.
These webcams aren’t pushing boundaries or innovating Logitech only occasionally releases new hardware at all.
This is the Logitech MX Brio, and it sets a new benchmark for other companies to innovate around.
It doesn’t stand out as far as webcams are concerned, but it’s still a premium and well-built design.
This review was made possible with a review unit provided by Logitech.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
Logitech MX Brio $199.99 at Logitech
You don’t have to think much about the Logitech MX Brio.
It’s easy to recommend to basically anyone, and that’s exactly what Logitech wants.
That’s by design, of course.
It’s simple and effective.
This mount is easy to setup, and the MX Brio magnetically attaches to the top for easy rotation and angling.
The MX Brio continues Logitech’s commitment to carbon neutrality, too.
I like to see that from every company, and Logitech is definitely doing a good job here.
Seeing the two webcams used side-by-side, I can attest to that jump in quality.
This built-in privacy shutter is very satisfying to open and shut, and guarantees no unwanted recording (it does not affect the mic, however).
There’s noWindows Hellofacial recognition support here, so the Brio 4K can’t double as your biometric login.
It’s relegated to webcam duties, and that’s it.
Audio quality out of these mics is hollow, tinny, and has a tendency to peak easily.
There are webcams with higher quality recording, but the MX Brio does well in a wide variety of lighting conditions.
Even typing on the quiet Logitech MX Keys S keyboard reflected boldly in my recordings.
It’s worth picking up a good dedicated microphone like theAVerMedia Live Streamer MIC 350.
Either way, the MX Brio’s features will be the same.
An LED indicator light lets you know if the MX Brio is recording, including with the dual array mics.
You’re reliant on apps like Google Meet and Zoom to help you there.
Another basic feature, auto framing, is also missing here…
But only for consumers.
This is a plug-and-play webcam — no drivers or software needed, just a simple USB Type-C cable.
The enterprise version of the MX Brio (the Brio 705) will boast auto framing.
Another very strong competitor is theLumina AI Webcam.
It also retails for $200 and has similar hardware and design.
Logi Options+ is fast, reliable, and well-designed. The issue is that the MX Brio just lacks features.
The one downside is that the software needs to be licensed, sadly.
and just wants thebest webcamwithout thinking about it.
Its lowlight performance is especially impressive and is perfect for anyone lacking great lighting in their setup.
I’ll be returning to my OBSBOT Tiny 2, but for $129 less the MX Brio is a fantastic, more basic alternative.
Windows Hello support will be missed, but the MX Brio is a worthy successor to the legendary Logitech Brio 4K.
