Link 2 vs Brio 300 Comparison
Compare Link 2 vs Brio 300 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
Link 2
The Insta360 Link 2 is a 4K webcam on a 2-axis gimbal with a 1/2-inch sensor, f/1.8 lens and HDR in all modes. It has AI tracking, Smart Whiteboard and DeskView modes.
- Best For
- Teachers
- Res.
- 4K
- View
- 79.5°
- Autofocus
- Yes (10 cm to infinity)
- Low Light
- —
- Mics
- AI noise-canceling
- Shutter
- —
- Connect
- USB-C (USB 2.0), USB-C to USB-A adapter
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.
- 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
Image Quality
Low-Light Performance
Field of View & Framing
Microphone
Build & Privacy
Connection & Software
Why Link 2 Beats Brio 300 (and Vice Versa)
Why Link 2 beats Brio 300
- Better image quality: 10.0 vs 5.7 out of 10
- Better field of view & framing: 6.3 vs 5.1 out of 10
- Max Resolution: 4K vs 1080p
- Field of View: 79.5° vs 70°
- Autofocus: Yes (10 cm to infinity) vs No (fixed focus)
- Digital Zoom: 4 x vs 1 x
Why Brio 300 beats Link 2
- Better build & privacy: 9.0 vs 7.5 out of 10
- Weight: 74.6 g vs 101.5 g
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Link 2 | Brio 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Teachers | Students |
Image
| Link 2 | Brio 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 4K Better | 1080p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 (4K), 60 (1080p) | 30 fps |
| Sensor | 1/2" | — |
| Megapixels | — | 2 MP |
| Field of View | 79.5° Better | 70° |
| Autofocus | Yes (10 cm to infinity) Better | No (fixed focus) |
| HDR | Yes (all modes) | — |
| Light Correction | — | Yes (RightLight 2) |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x Better | 1 x |
| AI Framing | AI tracking on 2-axis gimbal, Smart Whiteboard, DeskView | — |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | — |
Audio
| Link 2 | Brio 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | AI noise-canceling | Mono |
| Mic Range | 3 m Better | 1.22 m |
| Noise Reduction | Yes | — |
Design & Privacy
| Link 2 | Brio 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy Shutter | — | Yes (integrated privacy shutter) |
| Mounting | Magnetic mount | — |
| Tripod Thread | 1/4 in (on mount) | — |
| Weight | 101.5 g | 74.6 g Better |
| Colors | Graphite Black | Arctic White | — |
| Pan / Tilt | 2-axis gimbal | — |
Connectivity
| Link 2 | Brio 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0), USB-C to USB-A adapter | USB-C (attached cable) |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 m |
| Software | Link Controller | Logi Tune |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10+, macOS 11+ | — |
In the Box
| Link 2 | Brio 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited hardware |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Link 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
- Choose Link 2 for teachers.
- Choose Brio 300 for students.
Pros and Cons
Link 2
PROS
- AI tracking on a 2-axis gimbal
- Smart Whiteboard and DeskView
- HDR at every resolution
- Portrait 4K mode
CONS
- 79.5° view is narrower than most here
- USB 2.0 connection
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
- Link 2 7.9Best overallLeads in Image Quality, Field of View & Framing
- Brio 300 6.8Leads in Build & Privacy