Facecam MK.2 vs Brio 500 Comparison

Compare Facecam MK.2 vs Brio 500 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2
Facecam MK.2
Logitech Brio 500
Brio 500

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 500

The Logitech Brio 500 is a 1080p webcam with a 4 MP sensor, autofocus and RightLight 4 with HDR. It records 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps and has a 90°, 78° or 65° field of view.

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Best For
Hybrid workers
Res.
1080p
View
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Low Light
Yes (RightLight 4 with HDR)
Mics
Stereo
Shutter
Yes (integrated privacy shutter)
Connect
USB-C

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Facecam MK.27.7/10
  • Brio 5007.9/10 Leads

Image Quality

  • Facecam MK.26.3/10
  • Brio 5007.3/10 Leads

Low-Light Performance

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • Brio 5008.0/10

Field of View & Framing

  • Facecam MK.27.0/10
  • Brio 5008.0/10 Leads

Microphone

  • Facecam MK.2—
  • Brio 5007.0/10

Build & Privacy

  • Facecam MK.28.0/10
  • Brio 5008.3/10 Leads

Connection & Software

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10
  • Brio 5009.0/10

Why Facecam MK.2 Beats Brio 500 (and Vice Versa)

Why Facecam MK.2 beats Brio 500

  • Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 8.0 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 (1080p), 60 (720p)
  • Weight: 90 g vs 121 g

Why Brio 500 beats Facecam MK.2

  • Better image quality: 7.3 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Better field of view & framing: 8.0 vs 7.0 out of 10
  • Field of View: 90° vs 84°
  • Autofocus: Yes vs No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)

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 500
Best ForStreamersHybrid workers

Image

Facecam MK.2Brio 500
Max Resolution1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0) Better1080p
Max Frame Rate60 (1080p), 120 (720p) Better30 (1080p), 60 (720p)
SensorSony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS—
Megapixels—4 MP
Field of View84°90° Better
AutofocusNo (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)Yes Better
HDR—Yes (RightLight 4 with HDR)
Light Correction—Yes (RightLight 4 with HDR)
Digital Zoom—4 x
AI Framing—Auto-framing (Logi Tune)
Aperturef/2.4—

Audio

Facecam MK.2Brio 500
Microphones—Stereo
Mic Range—1.22 m

Design & Privacy

Facecam MK.2Brio 500
Privacy Shutter—Yes (integrated privacy shutter)
Mounting—Detachable universal clip (laptops, monitors)
Tripod Thread1/4 in thread—
Weight90 g Better121 g
Dimensions84 x 38 x 61 mm110 x 31.5 x 31.5 mm

Connectivity

Facecam MK.2Brio 500
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)USB-C
Cable Length—1.5 m
Software—Logi Tune
Operating SystemsWindows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+—
UVCUVC 1.5—

In the Box

Facecam MK.2Brio 500
Warranty—1-year limited hardware

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4/5) between Facecam MK.2 and Brio 500, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
  • Choose Brio 500 for hybrid workers.

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 500

PROS

  • RightLight 4 with HDR
  • Autofocus, 90/78/65° view
  • Integrated privacy shutter
  • Auto-framing in Logi Tune

CONS

  • 1080p30 maximum
  • USB-C only

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Quick Verdict

  • Facecam MK.2 7.7Leads in Low-Light Performance
  • Brio 500 7.9Best overallLeads in Image Quality, Field of View & Framing, Build & Privacy