Logitech Brio 101 Full HD 1080p Webcam

Description

The Logitech Brio 101 is an entry-level Full HD 1080p webcam with auto-light correction, a built-in mic and a privacy shutter. It is the straightforward upgrade over the grainy camera built into many laptops.

The Brio 101 at a glance

Logitech lists 1080p video, RightLight auto-light balance, a built-in microphone, a physical privacy shutter, USB-A connection and compatibility with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Zoom. It is plug-and-play on most computers.

Weighing up the Brio 101

Simple setup and other wins

• Simple setup
• Privacy shutter
• Auto-light correction

Main catch: USB-A only

• USB-A only
• Basic mic

Where the Brio 101 earns its place

Use it for work calls, online classes, telehealth appointments, interviews, family video chats or simple streaming.

It connects via USB-A, so USB-C-only laptops need an adapter. The built-in mic is fine for calls but a headset helps in noisy rooms. Good lighting still matters even with auto-light correction. A separate webcam also lets you position the camera at eye level on a monitor, which is more flattering than looking down into a laptop lens, and it frees a laptop to sit closed on a stand with an external display. Plug it in, pick it as the camera in your call app, and you are ready in under a minute.

Who should buy the Brio 101

Made for remote workers

• Remote workers
• Students
• Desktop PC users without a camera

Streamers wanting 4K should pass

• Streamers wanting 4K
• Mac users with only USB-C ports

What to verify: uSB-A only

Check port type, monitor clip fit and whether 1080p is enough for your needs.

Alternatives to the Brio 101

Logitech Brio 4K models offer more detail, and the C920 is a longstanding favourite.

Wrapping up the Brio 101

A good value webcam for calls and classes. Most people will notice the improvement on their first meeting.