Choosing between the Logitech Brio 500 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 Brio 500 if you want the one that costs $78 less. Pick the MX Brio if you want a 4K webcam, 8.5MP sensor, Show Mode.
Both are Teams, Zoom and Google Meet certified USB webcams; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| Brio 500 | MX Brio | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $167 | $245 |
| Field of view | 90°/78°/65° diagonal | 90°/78°/65° diagonal |
| Zoom | 4x digital zoom | 4x digital zoom |
| Resolution | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30fps (3840x2160), 1080p/60fps |
| Weight | — | 4.83 oz (137 g) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
| Sensor | 4MP | 8.5MP Sony STARVIS |
| Focus | Autofocus | Advanced Autofocus |
| Lens | Glass | Glass |
| Microphone | Stereo, up to 4 ft (1.22 m) | Dual beamforming, up to 4ft (1.2m) |
| Light correction | RightLight 4 with HDR | — |
| Cable length | — | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Connections | USB-C plug-and-play | Detachable USB-C to USB-C cable, USB 3.0 |
Specs are Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brio 500 if you want the one that costs $78 less. See the Brio 500
- Choose the MX Brio if you want a 4K webcam, 8.5MP sensor, Show Mode. See the MX Brio
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Still deciding? Read the Brio 500 guide and the MX Brio guide, see Brio 500 alternatives and MX Brio alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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