Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam review

The Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam is a 4K UHD webcam that is ideal for streaming on large screens, where quality and features are a premium must-have.

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam
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Top Ten Reviews Verdict

It might be hard to justify the cost to a casual user, but if you’re regularly in front of your webcam then you owe it to yourself to pick up the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam. The video quality is exceptional and the price, while steep in isolation, isn’t that much higher than some 1080p cameras out there.

Pros

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    Stunning 4K camera

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    Excellent build quality

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    Professional look

Cons

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    Expensive

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If you need a webcam that can scale up to output on a large screen then you're going to want 4K UHD quality. The Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam offers this and much more, backed by quality software enhancements. As such, it is ideal for video conferencing but also for live streams, and is built to work across situations with automation for ease. It's not cheap, as you may have guessed, but it is feature-rich, and we think it’s one of the best webcams out there.

Thanks to all that resolution, this webcam has a digital zoom feature which can be helpful for those wishing to pick out section of a shot, perhaps in a group image to focus on an individual. Since the autofocus and RightLight proprietary light adjustments work well, there is very little effort on the part of the user to get that quality end result. This means it also a good option for moving locations and the top build quality and professional finish help to work in these situations well.

It's worth noting that the 4K stream on this webcam tops out at 30fps, but you also have the option to use 1080p where you can have a super smooth 60fps video feed as needed. 

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam: Design and features

Considering all the extra oomph you’re getting under the hood, the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam has a surprisingly understated look to it. The clean, matte black finish and curved edges give it a dignified aesthetic that would be suitable for work, without making it look drab and boring next to your tricked-out gaming home computer. It also comes with a clip that attaches it to the top of your monitor or laptop.

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam

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But a webcam is more about function than form, so how does it stack up in the specs department. Exceedingly well, as it turns out. The Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam comes with an ultra HD 4K camera capable of recording or streaming video at 4K resolution at 30 frames per second (FPS). You can also tone down the resolution to upgrade the frame rate, with 1080p and 60FPS or 720p and 90 FPS options - imagine seeing your Grandma on Skype at a blistering 90 FPS!

Alongside this impressive glass camera lens, you get a host of extra features to help improve your image quality including 5x digital zoom capability, HDR, and RightLight, which automatically adjusts the lighting to make sure you look great in shot. You also get facial recognition software, which lets you log in to your device just by looking at it. 

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam: Performance

If you’re looking for video quality, the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam is best in class. That 4K lens really is a game changer if you’ve been using a standard HD webcam, especially built-in webcams that come with most laptops. The Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam is in another league when compared to such devices. The 4K resolution means that your image will look sharp and crystal clear.

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam

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With a 90-degree field of view, the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam is also more than capable of fitting multiple people into the shot, which is ideal for family Zoom calls where you all want to gather around and chat with your relatives or friends.

In what seems to be a running theme with webcams, the integrated microphone is fine. Just fine. It does the job but won’t blow you away - if you want your audio quality to be as impressive as your video, then we’d recommend picking up a separate microphone.

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam: Price

So what do you pay for all this glorious 4K video? A lot. The Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam has an MSRP of $199, making it the most expensive webcam that we reviewed. This was always going to be the case though, as the costs behind a 4K camera are significantly higher than standard HD cameras. Considering that the Logitech Streamcam is $169.99 and it’s only 1080p, we think the Brio is reasonably priced.

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam

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Is it worth the cost? That depends on how much you’re going to use it, and how much you care about what your video stream looks like to the other person you’re talking to. Weirdly here, you're investing into something that you won’t really see the benefits of - whoever you’re talking to will. 

But if you want to make the best impression, or if you want to stream in 4K on gaming services like Twitch or YouTube, then we’d highly recommend the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam.

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam: User reviews

The Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam is one of the highest-rated webcams we've seen on Amazon, with an average score of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Even more impressively, 67% of all reviews awarded the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam a 5-star score.

People were particularly impressed with the image quality (as we’d expect), with one user stating that this is “the sharpest webcam on the market”. Another user echoed this statement saying that this “Camera is smooth, great focus and great quality!”

Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam

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Some users noted that they had issues setting up the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam though, as they had issues getting the drivers installed and working properly. Others noted that the background removal feature, often used by streamers, was lacking.

Should you buy the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam?

For the very highest resolution that future-proofs this more expensive webcam, the Logitech Brio Ultra HD Webcam is a great pick. Built to a high-quality standard, packing in plenty of automation for ease of use and looking the part for professional situations, this is a fantastic choice. The price is steep though, and many people will struggle to justify spending $200 on a webcam. If you are interested in other options, check out our picks below.

If this product isn't for you

For streamers, the Elgato Facecam is a camera built to task with a superb Sony sensor that makes the 1080p and 60fps video a fantastic quality. There is a lack of microphone and this won't autofocus, but then for streamers with a fixed setup and dedicated mic that's ideal – all the money is going on the video quality instead of those extras. For YouTube and Twitch streamers, this is the webcam for you.

The Logitech C922 Pro Stream is a professional quality 1080p webcam that manages to keep the price low. With some fantastic auto light and focus correction features, this is effortless to use yet offers a very high-quality end result. The dual microphones take this further for very clear vocal audio and everything is contained in a lightweight, easy to mount yet premium build quality build. 

The Razer Kiyo is a more expensive webcam but it justifies the price with a super smooth quality 1080p and 60fps video result. Thanks to auto adjustments for lighting – even in low light – and HDR functionality, the quality is premium. It's also built to work well across software from video calling to live streaming on Twitch. The option to choose between multiple fields of view is another useful option that makes this really adaptable. 

Ian Stokes

Ian Stokes is the Tech Editor here at Top Ten Reviews. He has extensive experience in tech and games journalism, with work published on IGN, Kotaku UK, Waypoint, GamesRadar, Trusted Reviews, and many more. You'll find him covering everything from smartphones and home computers to 3D printers and headphones. He's also our resident cocktail expert.