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Nowadays, having a good webcam feels more like a necessity than a luxury.
With the Brio brand legacy, you might have high expectations for the new 500 webcam.
You’ll also find a useful tripod input if you unscrew the magnetic button.
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This inclusion makes it easy to slide the camera off your setup at any point.
I found the Brio 500’s design successful, with a slight caveat.
The privacy shutter, for instance, closes and opens with no issue but feels fragile.
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It would be nice if Logitech included both options for connection.
No USB-C ports on your laptop or desktop computer?
No worries, there’s always an adapter.
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The clarity of the picture, however, does take a hit, depending on the platform.
One of my favorite features was the Brio 500’s auto light correction.
The auto light correction was a game changer compared to my built-in laptop webcam.
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I’m used to looking grainy or like an over-exposed ghost, but the Brio 500 exceeded my expectations.
Not once did I look pixellated, too white, or obscured.
As for the auto-framing feature, Logitech also got this right.
No USB-C ports on your laptop or desktop computer? No worries, there’s always an adapter.
The camera mount also offersplenty of webcam angles, which I appreciated.
Although nothing beats an external microphone, the Brio 500’s dual noise-canceling mics are above average.
The button snaps into the mount clip via a strong magnet, and it’s fairly secure.
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However, there’s a lot of room for movement inside the mounting clip where the camera sits.
Though it’s nitpicky, it was a frustration that made me hesitant to use to clip.
Should You Buy the Logitech Brio 500 Webcam?
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you could pick up the Brio 500 today in off-white, rose, or graphite for $129.99.
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