Choosing between the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p and the Logitech MX Brio? Here's how they differ on platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p if you want the one that also supports Webex. Pick the Logitech MX Brio if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
Both are USB webcams; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Cisco Desk Camera 1080p | Logitech MX Brio | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $221 | $245 |
| Platforms | Webex and BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Field of view | 83° diagonal | 90°/78°/65° diagonal |
| Zoom | 4x digital | 4x digital zoom |
| Resolution | Up to 1080p30 | 4K/30fps (3840x2160), 1080p/60fps |
| Microphones | 2 omnidirectional with noise reduction, 48 kHz | — |
| Dimensions | 18.9 x 88 x 39.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 104 g | 4.83 oz (137 g) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
| Connections | USB-C (USB 2.0 C-to-A cable included) | Detachable USB-C to USB-C cable, USB 3.0 |
Specs are Cisco and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Field of view: Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 83° diagonal. Logitech MX Brio: 90° diagonal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p has 2 omnidirectional with noise reduction, 48 kHz; the Logitech MX Brio doesn't list microphones.
- Zoom: Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 4x digital. Logitech MX Brio: 4x digital zoom.
- Warranty: Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 1-year limited. Logitech MX Brio: 1-year limited hardware warranty.
- Platforms: the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p lists Webex and BYOD/USB; the Logitech MX Brio lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p if you want the one that also supports Webex. See the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p
- Choose the Logitech MX Brio if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. See the Logitech MX Brio
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Still deciding? Read the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p guide and the Logitech MX Brio guide, see Desk Camera 1080p alternatives and MX Brio alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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