Facecam MK.2 vs Brio 300 Comparison

Compare Facecam MK.2 vs Brio 300 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Editor's pick
Elgato Facecam MK.2
Facecam MK.2
Logitech Brio 300
Brio 300

At a Glance

Facecam MK.2

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a 1080p webcam built for streaming and recording. It has a Sony STARVIS 1/2.5-inch sensor, the Elgato Prime Lens (f/2.4, fixed focus) and an 84° field of view.

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Best For
Streamers
Res.
1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
View
84°
Autofocus
No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)
Low Light
—
Mics
—
Shutter
—
Connect
USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)
Brio 300

The Logitech Brio 300 is an entry-level 1080p webcam. It has a 2 MP sensor, fixed focus, a 70° field of view and RightLight 2 auto light correction.

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Best For
Students
Res.
1080p
View
70°
Autofocus
No (fixed focus)
Low Light
Yes (RightLight 2)
Mics
Mono
Shutter
Yes (integrated privacy shutter)
Connect
USB-C (attached cable)

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Facecam MK.27.7/10 Leads
  • Brio 3006.8/10

Image Quality

  • Facecam MK.26.3/10 Leads
  • Brio 3005.7/10

Low-Light Performance

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • Brio 3008.0/10

Field of View & Framing

  • Facecam MK.27.0/10 Leads
  • Brio 3005.1/10

Microphone

  • Facecam MK.2—
  • Brio 3005.0/10

Build & Privacy

  • Facecam MK.28.0/10
  • Brio 3009.0/10 Leads

Connection & Software

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10
  • Brio 3009.0/10

Why Facecam MK.2 Beats Brio 300 (and Vice Versa)

Why Facecam MK.2 beats Brio 300

  • Better field of view & framing: 7.0 vs 5.1 out of 10
  • Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Better image quality: 6.3 vs 5.7 out of 10
  • Max Resolution: 1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0) vs 1080p
  • Max Frame Rate: 60 (1080p), 120 (720p) vs 30 fps
  • Field of View: 84° vs 70°

Why Brio 300 beats Facecam MK.2

  • Better build & privacy: 9.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
  • Weight: 74.6 g vs 90 g

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Facecam MK.2Brio 300
Best ForStreamersStudents

Image

Facecam MK.2Brio 300
Max Resolution1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0) Better1080p
Max Frame Rate60 (1080p), 120 (720p) Better30 fps
SensorSony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS—
Megapixels—2 MP
Field of View84° Better70°
AutofocusNo (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)No (fixed focus)
Light Correction—Yes (RightLight 2)
Digital Zoom—1 x
Aperturef/2.4—

Audio

Facecam MK.2Brio 300
Microphones—Mono
Mic Range—1.22 m

Design & Privacy

Facecam MK.2Brio 300
Privacy Shutter—Yes (integrated privacy shutter)
Tripod Thread1/4 in thread—
Weight90 g74.6 g Better
Dimensions84 x 38 x 61 mm—

Connectivity

Facecam MK.2Brio 300
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)USB-C (attached cable)
Cable Length—1.5 m
Software—Logi Tune
Operating SystemsWindows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+—
UVCUVC 1.5—

In the Box

Facecam MK.2Brio 300
Warranty—1-year limited hardware

Takeaways

  • Our pick: Facecam MK.2, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
  • Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
  • Choose Brio 300 for students.

Pros and Cons

Facecam MK.2

PROS

  • Uncompressed 1080p60 over USB 3.0
  • Sony STARVIS sensor
  • 720p120 for smooth motion
  • Light at 90 g

CONS

  • Fixed focus (30-120 cm)
  • No built-in mic listed

Brio 300

PROS

  • Integrated privacy shutter
  • RightLight 2 light correction
  • USB-C plug and play
  • Very light at 74.6 g

CONS

  • Fixed focus
  • Mono mic, 70° view

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Quick Verdict

  • Facecam MK.2 7.7Best overallLeads in Image Quality, Low-Light Performance, Field of View & Framing
  • Brio 300 6.8Leads in Build & Privacy