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.