Facecam MK.2 vs MX Brio Comparison

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

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At a Glance

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)

MX Brio

The Logitech MX Brio is Logitech's top webcam. It uses an 8.5 MP Sony STARVIS sensor, records 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, and lets you pick a 90°, 78° or 65° field of view.

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Best For: Executives and presenters
Res.: 4K
View: 90°
Autofocus: Yes (advanced autofocus)
Low Light: Yes (RightLight 5 with face-based enhancement)
Mics: Dual beamforming
Shutter: Yes (built-in privacy shutter)
Connect: USB-C (USB 3.0), detachable USB-C to USB-C

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

Facecam MK.27.7/10
MX Brio8.9/10 Leads

Image Quality

Facecam MK.26.3/10
MX Brio10.0/10 Leads

Low-Light Performance

Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
MX Brio8.3/10

Field of View & Framing

Facecam MK.27.0/10
MX Brio8.0/10 Leads

Microphone

Facecam MK.2—
MX Brio9.0/10

Build & Privacy

Facecam MK.28.0/10
MX Brio8.3/10 Leads

Connection & Software

Facecam MK.29.0/10
MX Brio9.0/10

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

Why Facecam MK.2 beats MX Brio

Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 8.3 out of 10

Why MX Brio beats Facecam MK.2

Better image quality: 10.0 vs 6.3 out of 10
Better field of view & framing: 8.0 vs 7.0 out of 10
Max Resolution: 4K vs 1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
Field of View: 90° vs 84°
Autofocus: Yes (advanced autofocus) 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

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General

	Facecam MK.2	MX Brio
Best For	Streamers	Executives and presenters

Image

	Facecam MK.2	MX Brio
Max Resolution	1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)	4K Better
Max Frame Rate	60 (1080p), 120 (720p)	60 (1080p)
Sensor	Sony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS	Sony STARVIS
Megapixels	—	8.5 MP
Field of View	84°	90° Better
Autofocus	No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)	Yes (advanced autofocus) Better
HDR	—	Yes (RightLight 5)
Light Correction	—	Yes (RightLight 5 with face-based enhancement)
Digital Zoom	—	4 x
AI Framing	—	Show Mode
Aperture	f/2.4	—

Audio

	Facecam MK.2	MX Brio
Microphones	—	Dual beamforming
Mic Range	—	1.2 m

Design & Privacy

	Facecam MK.2	MX Brio
Privacy Shutter	—	Yes (built-in privacy shutter)
Mounting	—	Detachable universal clip (laptops, monitors)
Tripod Thread	1/4 in thread	1/4 in thread
Weight	90 g	—
Dimensions	84 x 38 x 61 mm	—

Connectivity

	Facecam MK.2	MX Brio
Connection	USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)	USB-C (USB 3.0), detachable USB-C to USB-C
Cable Length	—	1.5 m
Software	—	Logi Options+, G HUB
Operating Systems	Windows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+	Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, ChromeOS and Linux (UVC)
Certifications	—	Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Works With Chromebook, Streamlabs
UVC	UVC 1.5	Yes

In the Box

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

Takeaways

Our pick: MX Brio, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
Choose MX Brio for executives and presenters.

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