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Elgato Facecam — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam

1080p60

86
/ 100
From $199
VS
Logitech MX Brio wins by 3
Logitech MX Brio — 4K · AI framing · USB-C
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 lands at 86 and Logitech MX Brio at 89. That puts Logitech MX Brio ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Elgato Facecam if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning

Pick Logitech MX Brio if…

  • ✓Great 4K image
  • ✓Hardware privacy shutter
  • ✓USB-C
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Image

Logitech MX Brio

Compared on the image sub-score

Logitech MX Brio leads on image (92 vs 84).

Features

Logitech MX Brio

Compared on the features sub-score

Logitech MX Brio leads on features (90 vs 86).

Build

Logitech MX Brio

Compared on the build sub-score

Logitech MX Brio leads on build (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Elgato Facecam 86
vs
89 Logitech MX Brio

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam
86
image 84
features 86
build 86
value 82
Logitech MX Brio
89
image 92
features 90
build 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam versus Logitech MX Brio — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam Logitech MX Brio
Resolution
▲ 1080p60
4K UHD / 1080p 60
Sensor
—
8.5 MP Sony STARVIS 2
Connectivity
—
USB-C 3.0

Elgato Facecam

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

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 vs Logitech MX Brio

Which is better, Elgato Facecam or Logitech MX Brio? +

Logitech MX Brio scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Elgato Facecam worth the price? +

At $199, Elgato Facecam delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.

Is Logitech MX Brio worth the price? +

At $199, Logitech MX Brio delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in image.

Does Elgato Facecam 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.

Which is better for image, Elgato Facecam or Logitech MX Brio? +

Logitech MX Brio — leads on image (92 vs 84). Compared on the image sub-score.

Which is better for features, Elgato Facecam or Logitech MX Brio? +

Logitech MX Brio — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.