Hardware Review
Logitech MX Brio: High-End 4K Webcam for Content Creators and Professionals
Explore the premium Logitech MX Brio webcam, featuring 4K resolution, wide f/2.0 lens, Show Mode, and magnetic mounting. Perfect for content creators and professionals seeking top-tier performance and versatile features.
Product Overview
- Logitech MX Brio
- Price: 22,706 INR
- Key Features: 4K resolution, wide f/2.0 lens, microphone array, Show Mode.
- Target Audience: Content creators, professionals, and users seeking high build quality and advanced features.
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 1.7 by 3.9 by 1.4 inches (HWD) without the base.
- Body: Gunmetal shell with a rectangular gray plastic panel on the back, housing a USB-C port.
- Lens Assembly: Positioned in the center, featuring a black disc with ridged edges and a transparent protective cover.
- Magnetic Mounting: Includes a powerful magnet that attaches the camera to its monitor clip, allowing easy horizontal rotation. It also features a quarter-inch screw hole for tripod or monitor clip mounting.
Camera Specifications
- Sensor: 4K Sony Starvis sensor with 70% larger pixels than the previous Brio 4K webcam. Though the exact sensor size is unspecified, larger pixels typically improve performance in low-light conditions.
- Lens: f/2.0 aperture lens with a 90-degree field of view (cropping down to 78 or 65 degrees). While wide, it allows slightly less light in compared to competitors like the Kiyo Pro Ultra’s f/1.7 lens, potentially affecting low-light performance.
Features
- Show Mode:
- Purpose: Allows users to flip the camera to show what's on their desk or table.
- Functionality: Automatically flips the image when the camera is tilted forward 90 degrees, providing an overhead perspective without the usual upside-down view.
Conclusion
The Logitech MX Brio stands out as a premium webcam, particularly appealing to content creators and professionals who prioritize 4K video quality, versatile features, and a well-built design. Its Show Mode, magnetic mounting, and integration of advanced features, such as the microphone array, set it apart from competitors, though its low-light performance could be affected by its f/2.0 lens.