Elgato
Elgato Facecam MK.2
1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused
87
/ 100
From $149
VS
Logitech MX Brio wins by 2
Logitech
Logitech MX Brio
4K · AI framing · USB-C
89
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Logitech MX Brio takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam MK.2 lands at 87 and Logitech MX Brio at 89. That puts Logitech MX Brio ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…
- ✓Excellent low-light
- ✓Full manual control in Camera Hub
- ✓Fixed-focus = no hunting
Pick Logitech MX Brio if…
- ✓Great 4K image
- ✓Hardware privacy shutter
- ✓USB-C
Elgato Facecam MK.2 87
vs 89 Logitech MX Brio
Score breakdown
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87 image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Logitech MX Brio
89 image 92
features 90
build 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Elgato Facecam MK.2 | Logitech MX Brio |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 | 8.5 MP Sony STARVIS 2 |
| Resolution | ▲ 1080p60 | 4K UHD / 1080p 60 |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 |
Elgato Facecam MK.2
Pros
- +Excellent low-light
- +Full manual control in Camera Hub
- +Fixed-focus = no hunting
Cons
- −No 4K (1080p60 ceiling)
- −No built-in mic
- −Pricey for 1080p
Logitech MX Brio
Pros
- +Great 4K image
- +Hardware privacy shutter
- +USB-C
Cons
- −No windowed Show Mode switch
- −Pricey
- −Mic only ok
FAQ: Elgato Facecam MK.2 vs Logitech MX Brio
Which is better, Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Logitech MX Brio? +
Logitech MX Brio scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +
At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.
Is Logitech MX Brio worth the price? +
At $199, Logitech MX Brio delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in image.
Does Elgato Facecam MK.2 or Logitech MX Brio last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.