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Logitech Brio 500 — 1080p
Logitech

Logitech Brio 500

1080p

84
/ 100
From $129
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 3
Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused
Elgato

Elgato Facecam MK.2

1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused

87
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Logitech Brio 500 lands at 84 and Elgato Facecam MK.2 at 87. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Logitech Brio 500 if…

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

Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…

  • ✓Excellent low-light
  • ✓Full manual control in Camera Hub
  • ✓Fixed-focus = no hunting
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the build sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on build (90 vs 86).

Image

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the image sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on image (90 vs 82).

Features

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam MK.2 leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Logitech Brio 500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Logitech Brio 500 more score per dollar ($129 vs $149).

Logitech Brio 500 84
vs
87 Elgato Facecam MK.2

Score breakdown

Logitech Brio 500
84
image 82
features 84
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Logitech Brio 500 versus Elgato Facecam MK.2 — full spec comparison
Spec Logitech Brio 500 Elgato Facecam MK.2
Resolution
1080p
1080p60
Sensor
—
Sony STARVIS 2
Connectivity
—
USB-C

Logitech Brio 500

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

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

FAQ: Logitech Brio 500 vs Elgato Facecam MK.2

Which is better, Logitech Brio 500 or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Logitech Brio 500 worth the price? +

At $129, Logitech Brio 500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in build.

Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +

At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.

Does Logitech Brio 500 or Elgato Facecam MK.2 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 build, Logitech Brio 500 or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on build (90 vs 86). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for image, Logitech Brio 500 or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +

Elgato Facecam MK.2 — leads on image (90 vs 82). Compared on the image sub-score.