Best Webcam for Video Calls: Logitech C920 vs Brio 100 vs C270
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Laptop webcams are usually the weakest part of a work-from-home setup, and the upgrade doesn’t have to be expensive. The three things that change how you look and sound on calls are resolution, low-light correction and the microphone. This guide compares three Logitech webcams on those.
Quick picks
- Best all-rounder, autofocus and dual mics: Logitech C920 HD ProAd (UK)
- 1080p with a built-in privacy shutter: Logitech Brio 100Ad (UK)
- Basic 720p upgrade for occasional calls: Logitech C270Ad (UK)
Comparison
| C920 HD Pro | Brio 100 | C270 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video (as listed) | 1080p/30 fps or 720p/30 fps | 1080p | 720p/30 fps |
| Field of view | 78° diagonal | Not in bullets | 55° diagonal |
| Focus | Autofocus, 5-element glass lens | Not in bullets | Not in bullets |
| Light correction | RightLight 2 | RightLight, “up to 50%” brighter vs previous gen (maker) | RightLight 2 |
| Microphone | Two mics | Built-in mic | Noise-reducing mic, up to 1.5 m |
| Privacy shutter | Not listed | Integrated slide cover | Not listed |
| Stores | IN + UK | IN + UK | IN + UK |
Logitech C920 HD Pro
Logitech lists 1080p/30 fps, a 78° field of view, autofocus with a five-element glass lens, two microphones and RightLight 2 for dim rooms. It also works with Logitech’s Capture app for recording. Pick it if you’re on calls daily or record video. Skip it if a privacy shutter is a must.
Logitech Brio 100
1080p with a slide-over privacy cover, a built-in mic and plug-and-play support for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. Logitech’s “up to 50% brighter” claim is relative to its own previous webcams. Pick it for a clean 1080p setup with privacy. Skip it if you want autofocus listed explicitly.
Logitech C270
720p/30 fps, a narrow 55° view, a mic rated for voices up to 1.5 metres, a universal clip and broad OS support including ChromeOS. Pick it for occasional calls or a second machine. Skip it if you share frame with a colleague — 55° is tight.
What the listings don’t tell you
- Lighting matters more than the camera. A lamp in front of you does more than any resolution bump — see our monitor light bar guide.
- Connector. These use USB-A; laptops with only USB-C need an adapter or hub.
- Mic vs headset. A headset mic will usually beat any webcam mic in a noisy room.
Bottom line
Daily calls: C920. Privacy shutter and 1080p: Brio 100. Occasional calls on a budget: C270.