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The C920, which helped establish most of Logitech’s stellar reputation for webcams, remains one of the company’s top sellers even though it was first introduced in 2012.

Along the way, there have been a number of updates, including the C922 and C920S, and the BRIO branding now supports the most recent Logitech webcam models.

Because of the unexpected increase in webcam sales brought on by the global epidemic, Logitech has now launched a new business-oriented BRIO camera for customers who wish to present themselves professionally at work or when traveling.

One of the most costly cameras offered by Logitech is the Logitech Brio 4K Webcam. But is it really worth such a high cost? The short answer is “yes” if you can afford it.

It contains all the features you’d expect from a camera, plus some you probably didn’t know you’d need. Auto focus, high dynamic range, automatic white balance, and three fields of vision are just a few of the features not found on most webcams, and the video and audio quality is just as good as a face-to-face meeting or conference. It also comes with a travel bag and a privacy shutter. Additionally, the Logitech Brio 4K Webcam supports face recognition if you utilize Windows Hello. The greatest webcam for business is expensive, though.

Design of Logitech Brio 4K Webcam

The Brio seems like a high-end product thanks to its black, stadium-shaped metal body and glass front. It seems like the ideal design for an external webcam. It is conservative and understated, integrating well with a computer setup without standing out.

The Logitech Brio 4K  Webcam includes a USB C connector on the back, unlike the majority of Logitech’s other webcams, which have a single USB cable soldered to the device. This enables you to replace the provided 2.2-meter USB C to USB A cable if you require a longer cable or need to switch to USB C. I enjoy the choices this port enables because I like to set webcams in all kinds of odd places, and I wish more webcams had this feature.

The Brio camera has a clip-on style attachment that enables it to stand upright on a table or rest atop your computer monitor. A 1/4 inch screw hole may be found if you remove the clip, allowing you to attach it to other objects like tripods and light stands. I truly do intend to tear off when I say that. It’s pretty challenging to put on and take off the device.

The clip itself does not have a screw thread on the top, but it is attached to the screw mount. The only component is a nub that snaps into place using two tiny plastic notches. This implies that you run the danger of shattering the plastic nub if you attempt to screw the clip on or off, like I did.

It is somewhat disheartening to see this higher-end camera with such an unattractive design given that other Logitech cameras, such as the C925e and C922, both feature clips where the screw attachment is incorporated into the base.

If you want to conceal your modesty while the camera is not in use, a small privacy flap for the lens is included in the box. Although it’s a welcome addition, the way it’s been implemented here makes the camera feel more like an afterthought.

The camera’s body is made of outstanding metal and glass, however the flap and mount are both made of cheap-looking plastic. I was reminded of myself at my year 12 ball as I set up this camera and positioned the plastic privacy flap on the Brio like a tiny hat. I chose a killer suit, but I made the mistake of wearing it with $30 grey fedora and worn dress shoes from Vinnies. On occasion, you should try to perfect the entire ensemble.

Logitech Brio 4K Webcam Specifications

In many ways, 4K is not the most important feature here, despite what Logitech would have you believe. This is just because, despite the camera’s ability to record in Ultra HD, not many video conference and chat apps can fully utilize it. For instance, neither Zoom nor FaceTime can support 4K. Additionally, our Mac Mini (Intel Core i7) was incapable of recording 4K video smoothly using Logitech’s own video capture app.

The Logitech Brio’s HDR capabilities, which work to balance out the shadows and highlights, successfully combat the strong light from a nearby window, and generally enhance the video quality of your call, are more crucial in this situation. The two omnidirectional microphones and the three field-of-view options—90, 78, and 65 degrees—helped to improve the quality of our calls. This will likely result in better audio quality than your computer’s built-in microphone, unless you currently use an external microphone.

Because it can distinguish between a real person and a picture of them, the Logitech Brio 4K Webcam is compatible with Windows Hello. As a result, when it detects your face, you can use it to unlock your Windows computer.

The Brio Stream also includes a free 12-month premium trial of the video streaming and recording program XSplit, which helps it live up to its name.

Logitech Brio 4K Webcam Specs

DIMENSIONS	Height: 1.06 in (27 mm)Width: 4.01 in (102 mm)Depth: 1.06 in (27 mm)Cable length: 7.2 ft (2.2 m)Weight: 2.2 oz (63 g)
ATTACHABLE MOUNTING CLIP	Height: 0.75 in (19 mm)Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)Depth: 2.48 in (63 mm)Weight: 1.55 oz (44 g)
Multiple resolutions	4K/30fps (up to 4096 x 2160 pixels)1080p/30 or 60 fps (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels)720p/30, 60, or 90 fps (up to 1280 x 720 pixels)
Focus type	Autofocus
Lens type	Glass
Built-in mic	Stereo
Mic range	Up to 4 ft (1.22 m)
Diagonal field of view (dFoV)	90°/78°/65°
Digital zoom	5x
WARRANTY INFORMATION	3-year limited hardware warranty

Final Thoughts on Logitech Brio 4K Webcam

Given that a camera costing half as much will function similarly for video conversations, it is difficult to suggest the Logitech Brio 4K Webcam to most people. Although the image from this webcam is a little bit better than that from most other webcams on the market because to the 4K sensor and HDR, a lot of the detail is still lost during video conferencing. The Brio is a good option if you have the money and want the highest picture quality possible in a webcam. Even so, for a product with such a high price tag, the mount, privacy flap, and some of the camera features themselves fall short.

I’d advise saving money and first researching good 1080p webcams.