Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K Webcam
Logitech's flagship 4K webcam with 70% larger pixels, dual mics, and Show Mode for sharing physical notes mid-call.
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What we like
- Genuinely sharp 4K/30 image quality
- Larger sensor pixels handle low light far better than the older Brio
- Show Mode tilts the camera down to share physical notes or sketches
- Dual omnidirectional mics are usable in a pinch
- USB-C with included USB-C to USB-A adapter
Could be better
- $200 is steep next to the Insta360 Link 2C
- No gimbal or auto-tracking like the Link 2C
- Logi Tune software is still clunky on macOS
Full Review
The MX Brio is Logitech’s belated successor to the original Brio 4K, which had been the default “premium webcam” recommendation for nearly seven years. The MX version keeps the same general form factor but rebuilds the internals — most importantly the sensor, which uses pixels 70% larger than the old Brio. That single change is most of the reason to upgrade.
Image Quality
In good lighting, the MX Brio produces a clean, color-accurate 4K/30 image with noticeably less aggressive sharpening than Logitech’s older webcams. Skin tones look natural rather than waxy. Drop the lights to evening-meeting levels and the bigger pixels start earning their keep — the image stays usable where the original Brio would smear and hunt for exposure. It’s not magic, and a window behind you will still nuke the frame, but it’s a real generational improvement.
Show Mode and Physical Design
Show Mode is the headline software feature: tilt the camera down at your desk and it auto-rotates and corrects perspective so you can share handwritten notes or a sketch on a call without fumbling for a phone or document camera. It’s genuinely useful for designers, teachers, and anyone who still thinks on paper. The build is dense aluminum and glass, the privacy shutter is a satisfying physical slider, and the mount works on monitors up to about an inch thick.
Brio 500 vs Insta360 Link 2C
This is where the value question gets uncomfortable. The Insta360 Link 2C is around $150, has a 4K gimbal with AI tracking, and arguably looks just as good in good light. The Brio 500 is half the price and covers most of the same Zoom-call use cases at 1080p. The MX Brio justifies its $200 only if you specifically want 4K at a desk, dislike auto-tracking gimmicks, and value Show Mode.
Who Should Buy This
Buy the MX Brio if you’re locked into Logi Tune, want a no-moving-parts 4K webcam, and will actually use Show Mode. If you want auto-framing and tracking for a more dynamic setup, the Insta360 Link 2C is the better buy. If you mostly do 1080p meetings, save $100 and get the Brio 500 — the MX’s extra resolution and low-light gains aren’t worth the premium for casual calls.
