Logitech Brio 500
Exact average 80.5 · 1 printed, 9 estimated
Image: Logitech10 professional reviewers tested the Logitech Brio 500, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by How-To Geek, T3, Engadget and 7 more
The catch: Pricey for 1080p, and the magnetic mount can loosen.
9 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80How-To Geek
The reviewer finds the Brio 500 delivers clear HDR video with strong auto light correction and framing at a fair price.
Read How-To Geek review - 89est.T3
The reviewer found the Brio 500 clearly improves video calls, with easy setup and handy software.
Read T3 review - 85est.Engadget
Named the best overall webcam in a tested roundup, praised for light correction and useful features.
Read Engadget review - 83est.Tom's Hardware
A tested review finding the Brio 500 impressive for exposure, white balance, low light and mic quality.
Read Tom's Hardware review - 83est.Popular Science
The reviewer calls the Brio 500 a new standard for work webcams with flexible mounting and useful features.
Read Popular Science review - 83est.ZDNET
After a week of testing, the writer calls the Brio 500 an impressive and affordable webcam with useful AI features, but holds back a final rating for later.
Read ZDNET review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Named the best high-end webcam in a tested roundup, praised for sharp wide video and attractive design.
Read CNN Underscored review - 77est.Trusted Reviews
A good-looking, solid webcam for office conferencing with crisp 1080p output.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 71est.Macworld
Decent webcam with handy extras, but the price is steep for 1080p and image quality barely beats newer Mac cameras.
Read Macworld review - 71est.The Verge
In a webcam buying guide the writer says the Brio 500 barely beats the cheaper C920S in video quality.
Read The Verge review
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Common questions
Is the Logitech Brio 500 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 10 recommend it. Pricey for 1080p, and the magnetic mount can loosen.
Do critics agree about the Logitech Brio 500?
Broad agreement: scores range from 71 (Macworld) to 89 (T3), a spread of 18 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Logitech Brio 500?
Price (5 of 10 reviews), Software and app (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Logitech Brio 500?
The Obsbot Meet SE (critic score 87), top pick, narrowly.