Logitech - MX Brio Ultra HD 4K Video Conference, Gaming and Streaming Webcam - Black

As someone who has been using the Logitech Brio for the past 3 years, and seeing that Logitech has just come out with an upgraded version, I had to get it. The MX Brio is a nice upgrade from its pervious model with a sleeker design. The new design comes with a bigger lens that allows for a wider view and a much crisper picture. The lens now has a built in privacy cover with just a twist of the out side of the lens cover and the camera is hidden. This is a much appreciated addition from the old model, which was just a plastic flap that went up and down. The software is always top notch when it comes to Logitech, where if you can choose between installing Logi Options+ or G-Hub, to customize its settings to best suit you. In the software you can chose the FOV up to 90 degrees or as low as 65 degrees. Also in the settings you can adjust for Temp Compensation, brightness, contrast, and more to get the best looking picture. The Microphone has also been significantly improved allowing for much clearer voice calls or if your streaming. That was the first thing everyone on my first video call notice was just how much clearer my voice was on the call, prompting my Boss to order new ones for all our remote worker staff. Overall if you are someone taking multiple voice calls a day and want the top of the line video and audio, you can not go wrong with MX Brio webcam.

Love the camera, definitely a clearer picture and a huge upgrade from the brio 4k

Logitech has released their new MX Brio Ultra HD 4K PC webcam. The box includes the webcam, USB-C cable, magnetic mounting bracket, and quick user guide/paperwork. The monitor comes with a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. PROS: ----------- * The quality of the camera casing and lens area is exceptional. It's quite heavy (and heavy-duty) for a webcam. The flat black color is classy too. * The video is what you're paying for, and it is also exceptional. The PC you use will need to be able to handle the processing power to use 2K & 4K modes. If it can't, you still have normal HD/FHD modes that can be used in the LogiTune app. * The dual microphones on this thing are - Exceptional. Hard to believe a mic on a webcam can sound the same as a high-quality headset. That was the reaction I got from my team on my Microsoft Teams call today. I had used a very nice headset with boom mic before switching to the webcam... when I swapped over to this webcam with mic, they said the audio was identical to the high-quality headset. That's impressive. The mics also have the ability to focus on the user and filter out other noise not in the conversation with the use of beamforming. * The shutter cover is easy to open/close with a twist motion. * The light on the front of the camera gives a clear indicator that it's being used (amber - audio only, white - video/audio, magenta - updating firmware, or OFF - not in use or mic is muted) * You can use 2 Logitech software programs to control the webcam - LogiOptions+ or LogiTune. I already have an MX keyboard and mouse, so this MX Brio was simply added to the mix in LogiOptions+ with no issues. The webcam did take an immediate firmware update out of the box then reconnected flawlessly. The options in LogiOptions+ allow a ton of changes to be done with regard to motion, zoom, focus, low-light compensation, HDR, and a type of "follow-me" function where the camera will keep you in the center of the frame. Many of these options can be done automatically or manual, so you can get that perfect shot. The LogiTune app has many of the same features as LogiOptions+ but also has some preset color filters that can be used in addition to being able to set your resolution to 720p, 1080p, 2K, or 4K. There is also a grid that can be toggled on/off if you need your picture centered. So it will be good to download both of those apps. * The webcam can be mounted on a basic tripod with the bolt attachment area on the bottom, in the center of the magnetized area. This is a necessary option for those not wanting to place on a monitor. * Works with a ton of programs; however I use MS Teams with my company. Other include Webex, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, and a handful of others. CONS: ----------- * The 5-foot USB-C cable provided does the job quite well; however, sometimes a PC is a bit further away from the monitor than this cable can reach in "wire feet", meaning sometimes the wire has to be routed under a desk, through a hole, etc before it reaches the PC. Having 2-3 more feet would be helpful especially given the lack of cable management of this webcam... * Cable management. There is none, and most webcams simply don't need it because of the cables are typically very lightweight. But this webcam is heavy along with high-quality/thick USB-C nylon cable with significant weight and nothing to hold it up or route it somewhere other than 90-degrees out the back of the webcam. There needs to be 2 L-adapters provided with this camera - one that L's up/down, and one that L's to either side. And on top of that, perhaps some kind of clip mechanism to hold the cable in place if it uses a "side" L-bracket for weight distribution reasons. With the cable coming straight out the back, there is a bit of pressure on the USB-C port itself. The cable could get damaged or the port itself could get damaged from the weight of the cable causing stress in that area. Though the cable is of high quality, some cable management is needed along with some L-brackets because of weight distribution... * Weight distribution. It's heavy for a webcam. The cable comes out of the back and causes the user to have to balance the cable and camera so it doesn't fall forward in front of the monitor and possible damage the monitor screen. Now, it DOES come with a "sticky" back-side which Logitech obviously thought would be enough; however, sometimes I like to move my webcam from one PC to the next - OR I may take it with me to work and use on those monitors. It's probably not normal to take them on-the-go, but even with the sticky side, the back of my monitor is slightly rounded, so the flat sticky surface will only make contact to a point - and that doesn't help a lot. A camera this heavy may need a bigger and different designed perch to combat weight distribution issues. In most cases it may work fine, but it is an issue that could likely be corrected. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * The perch has a portion cut out so the camera can be twisted to look down at your keyboard area or directly in front of your monitor. I personally have no need for this feature, but some people might. The camera is connected to the perch via what appears to be rare earth magnets that are insanely strong (which they may have to be due to the weight of the camera itself). If the perch is not stuck to the back of the monitor, it may easily clunk into your monitor screen if you're not careful with it. * Resolution gives 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps - these are pretty basic and should work great for most applications. * The zoom is digital and goes up to 4x. CONCLUSION: ===================== Overall, I'm highly impressed with the build of the product itself along with the video/mic quality and the Logitech software provided. My biggest issue is with the weight distribution and cable management on the backside of the webcam. There are issues there that should be worked out to make sure this thing doesn't fall off my monitor. The sticky base only does so much, and the cable itself, though high-quality, needs some support to keep the cable from pulling back on the webcam. If these minor issues are fixed, I think Logitech will have a complete winner here. It definitely beats the Logitech CS920 FHD webcam I have been using for the last decade or more.