Comparison · Webcams
Logitech Brio and 4K Pro compared
One name covers five very different cameras. What each Logitech Brio actually is, and which one your money should go to.
Our pick: Brio 505 for work calls, MX Brio for 4K
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Brio 101
8.3≈$40-$50
The entry point: 1080p, auto light correction, privacy shutter, no software.
Pros
- • Cheapest route into a reliable 1080p camera
- • Genuine plug-and-play
- • Privacy shutter at a price where many omit it
Cons
- • Fixed focus
- • 1080p30 only
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Brio 300
8.2≈$50-$60
Better exposure handling for slightly more money.
Pros
- • Improved low-light behaviour over the 101
- • Compact shape that travels well
- • Privacy shutter
Cons
- • Still 1080p30
- • Few manual controls
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Brio 505
8.6≈$100-$130
Wirecutter's pick: sharp 1080p with accurate auto white balance and autofocus that keeps up.
Pros
- • Consistent, accurate colour without configuration
- • Fast autofocus — the main upgrade over the cheaper models
- • Strong software support when you want manual control
Cons
- • 1080p, so no downscale advantage for streaming
- • Costs triple the Brio 101
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MX Brio
8.4≈$180-$200
The 4K option in the current line, with better low light and business-grade software.
Pros
- • 4K capture, useful for downscaling to crisp 1080p
- • Better low-light performance than the 1080p models
- • Robust mounting and manual controls
Cons
- • The original Brio 4K is often cheaper and similar
- • Default processing is over-sharpened for some tastes
Logitech's Brio name covers five cameras across a five-fold price range, which makes the brand confusing to shop. The differences that matter are resolution, whether it focuses automatically, and how it behaves in imperfect light — in that order.
| Model | Approx. price | Resolution | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brio 101 | $40-$50 | 1080p30 | No (fixed focus) |
| Brio 300 | $50-$60 | 1080p30 | Limited |
| Brio 505 | $100-$130 | 1080p30 | Yes, fast |
| MX Brio | $180-$200 | 4K | Yes |
| Brio 4K (older) | Often discounted | 4K | Yes |
Autofocus is the real dividing line
Everything below the 505 has fixed or limited focus, which is the specification that most often surprises buyers. Fixed focus is set for a person sitting at a desk, so it is fine for calls and poor for anything closer. The 505's fast, accurate autofocus is why Wirecutter recommends it: the camera refocuses in a fraction of a second instead of hunting.
4K, and when it is worth paying for
The MX Brio's 4K sensor matters if you record or stream, because downscaling to 1080p yields a sharper result than native 1080p capture — and it allows a digital crop without visible softness. For meetings it is discarded. If you are choosing between a 4K Brio and the Link 2C at a similar price, reviewers generally prefer the Insta360 on image quality.
One brand name, five cameras, and a three-fold difference in what they can do.
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The verdict
Buy the Brio 101 on a tight budget, the 505 for dependable work calls, and the MX Brio only if you record or stream. If you find the older Brio 4K discounted, it remains a sensible purchase — and our best webcams guide has the wider field if you are not committed to Logitech.
Questions we get
What is the difference between the Brio models?
Mostly resolution, autofocus, and low-light handling. The Brio 101 and 300 are 1080p30 with fixed or limited focus; the 505 adds fast autofocus and accurate auto white balance at 1080p; the MX Brio moves to 4K with a larger sensor. The older Brio 4K sits between them and is often discounted.
Is the Logitech Brio 4K still worth buying in 2026?
If you find it discounted, yes — it offers 4K and autofocus for less than the MX Brio. It has been surpassed on low-light performance and software polish by newer models, and some reviewers now prefer the Insta360 Link 2C at a similar price for image quality. Buy it on sale, not at list price.
Which Brio is best for Zoom and Teams?
The Brio 505. Calls are compressed to 1080p or below, so its resolution is not a limitation, and its accurate automatic white balance means you look consistent in every meeting without adjusting anything. The 101 is a fine budget alternative if you are well lit.
Does the Brio 101 have autofocus?
No — it uses fixed focus set for a person at typical desk distance. That is fine for meetings and wrong for close-up work like holding documents to the camera or filming small objects. If you need that, step up to the 505 or MX Brio, both of which focus automatically.