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What to look for

1080p with good low-light handling matters more than 4K for video calls.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Logitech C920s Pro HD

Home workers who want a dependable Full HD upgrade on a laptop camera, with stereo microphones and a privacy cover.

  • Full HD 1080p video with autofocus and a glass lens
  • Two microphones, one either side of the lens
  • Physical privacy shutter

Watch out for: Video tops out at 1080p and 30fps, so movement looks less smooth than on 60fps webcams.

Resolution
1080p at 30fps
Field of view
78°
Microphone
Dual mics (stereo)
Privacy shutter
Yes

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Sources: Logitech product page

Mid-range

Logitech Brio 500

Regular video callers in awkward lighting who want automatic brightness correction and framing that follows them.

  • 1080p with HDR and RightLight 4 automatic light correction
  • RightSight 4 auto-framing keeps you centred as you move
  • Show Mode for sharing things on your desk

Watch out for: Resolution is still 1080p, and auto-framing only works once you install Logitech's Logi Tune software.

Resolution
1080p HDR
Microphone
Noise-reducing mics
Extras
RightLight 4, RightSight 4 auto-framing, Show Mode

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Sources: Logitech product page

Premium

Logitech MX Brio

Professionals and creators who want sharp 4K video, better low-light detail and manual image controls.

  • 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps
  • Larger sensor with 70% bigger pixels than Logitech's earlier Brio 4K
  • Beamforming dual mics, privacy shutter and Show Mode

Watch out for: 4K is capped at 30fps, so you must drop to 1080p for smoother 60fps video, and the fine image controls need Logitech's software.

Resolution
4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps
Microphone
Dual beamforming noise-reducing mics
Privacy shutter
Yes
Extras
Show Mode, manual exposure and colour controls via Logi Options+ or G Hub

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Sources: Logitech product page

Pro

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Streamers and content creators who want smooth 1080p60 video with fine control over the picture.

  • Uncompressed 1080p at 60fps over USB 3.0
  • Sony STARVIS sensor with an f/2.4 lens
  • Pan, tilt and zoom plus settings saved to the camera's own memory

Watch out for: There is no built-in microphone and focus is fixed (30 to 120cm), so you need separate audio and cannot show items close to the lens.

Resolution
1080p at 60fps (HDR up to 1080p30)
Field of view
84°
Microphone
None
Privacy shutter
Yes
Connection
USB-C (USB 3.0)

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Sources: Elgato product page

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