TESTED LOGITECH BRIOGood news if you’re confident enough to
let the world stare at you in UHD: Logitech
has brought 4K to the world of webcams
QThe pandemic caught webcam
makers on the hop. Shop around
and the selection is pitiful, but
Logitech is bucking that trend with
its Brio, which betters most built-in
cams by ramping the resolution up
to 4K... while HDR helps with low
light, sunlight, in fact any old light.QStream in 4K at 30fps if
you want to, and yes we looked
fantastic, dahling; but not everyone
has blisteringly fast broadband or
OnlyFans followers to please, so
stepping down to 1080p at 60fps
or 720p up to an ultra-smooth
90fps served us just as well.QThe cam’s dinky design is just
the right side of subtle – but while
it’s best placed atop a display, the
monitor mount is a fiddly affair and
at no stage does it feel particularly
securely clamped on. Viewing angle
options are pretty decent if finding
your best side is a struggle.QThe dual omnidirectional mics
include noise-cancelling tech and
capture sound from a metre away
while muffling out the rest. Testing
this theory with the TV turned up
in the background, the Brio passed
with flying colours.QDeep dive into Logitech’s
G Hub software and this webcam
becomes greater than the sum
of its parts, with a selection of
modified and virtual backgrounds,
lighting effects for gaming
streamers, and customised
settings depending on your
intended use.The Logitech Brio represents the new gold standard for webcams and is a seriously
premium upgrade to your computer’s inferior built-in offering. It’s about time 4K was
on the table... the only snag being that Logitech has seen fit to charge close to £200 for
the privilege. We can’t blame them, but at this price there’s an argument for investing
in an action cam with webcam capabilities instead.It’s the best you
can buy... but
does that mean
you should?
James DayFix up, look sharper
STUFF SAYS A remarkable webcam at a price that might be too much for some ++++,
Resolution 4K @ 30fps, 5x digital
zoom Mics Stereo omnidirectional
Connectivity USB, USB-C
Compatibility Windows,
macOS, Chrome OS
Dimensions 102x27x27mm, 63gQ Leap of face
Terrifying as it sounds, the Brio
has a 5x zoom feature that
maintains 4K resolution. It’s
one to be avoided on your off
days, but Logitech’s RightLight 3
auto-adjusting tech is definitely
your friend here.Q Fields of bold
You can pick from a 65°, 78° or 90°
diagonal field of view. The former
is great for head and shoulders,
the latter for revealing far too
much about your life to your
colleagues – but if you’re taking
a fitness class it’s dead useful.£199 / stuff.tv/LogitechBrioTech specs
Wake on me
Thanks to Windows
Hello integration, the
Brio’s optical and IR
sensors can be used
for face-recognition
logins.