Choosing between the Logitech MX Brio and the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p? Here's how they differ on platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Logitech MX Brio if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Pick the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are USB webcams; the difference is camera and price.
Side by side
| Logitech MX Brio | Cisco Desk Camera 1080p | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $204 | $221 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Field of view | 90°/78°/65° diagonal | 83° diagonal |
| Zoom | 4x digital zoom | 4x digital |
| Resolution | 4K/30fps (3840x2160), 1080p/60fps | Up to 1080p30 |
| Microphones | — | 2 omnidirectional with noise reduction, 48 kHz |
| Dimensions | — | 18.9 x 88 x 39.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.83 oz (137 g) | 104 g |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty | 1-year limited |
| Connections | Detachable USB-C to USB-C cable, USB 3.0 | USB-C (USB 2.0 C-to-A cable included) |
Specs are Cisco and Logitech's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Field of view: Logitech MX Brio: 90° diagonal. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 83° 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: Logitech MX Brio: 4x digital zoom. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 4x digital.
- Warranty: Logitech MX Brio: 1-year limited hardware warranty. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 1-year limited.
- Platforms: the Logitech MX Brio lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Logitech MX Brio if you want the one that also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. See the Logitech MX Brio
- Choose the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p if you want the one that also supports Webex. See the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p
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Still deciding? Read the Logitech MX Brio guide and the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p guide, see MX Brio alternatives and Desk Camera 1080p alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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