Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Webcams For Streaming

Elgato Facecam Pro vs Logitech Brio 4K Pro

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Logitech Brio 4K Pro comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.8 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about professionals needing superior low-light skin tone correction — read the strengths below before deciding.

Elgato Facecam Pro
Ranked #4 in Best Webcams For Streaming
Elgato Facecam Pro
3.8
$299as of Apr 21

The Elgato Facecam Pro is a top-tier webcam designed for serious streamers, offering true 4K resolution at 60fps with a high-quality Sony sensor. While it delivers unmatched image clarity and low-light performance, it demands significant computer resources and lacks an integrated microphone. It is an excellent choice for professionals who prioritize video fidelity over convenience.

Strengths
  • Delivers true 4K resolution at 60fps for exceptionally sharp video
  • Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor provides excellent low-light performance
  • Fixed focus lens eliminates the need for manual focusing adjustments
Watch-outs
  • Requires a powerful PC to handle the high data throughput of 4K60 uncompressed video
  • Lacks a built-in microphone, requiring an external audio solution
Logitech Brio 4K Pro
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Webcams For Streaming
Logitech Brio 4K Pro
4.2
$199as of Apr 21

The Logitech Brio 4K Pro is a premium webcam that excels in image quality, particularly with its ability to correct poor lighting and skin tones using RightLight 4 technology. While it offers exceptional 4K clarity and useful privacy features, its high cost and demanding USB requirements may be barriers for some users.

Strengths
  • Significantly improves skin tone and reduces pasty appearance in low light
  • Delivers sharp 4K resolution with excellent detail for video calls
  • Features advanced HDR and RightLight 4 technology for balanced exposure
Watch-outs
  • High price point compared to standard 1080p webcams
  • Requires significant USB bandwidth and may struggle on older ports

How they stack up

Elgato Facecam Pro

The Elgato Facecam Pro offers true 4K at 60fps with uncompressed video output, providing higher frame rate fluidity than the Logitech Brio 4K Pro and Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra. Unlike the Logitech StreamCam which includes dual microphones, the Elgato requires an external audio solution, but it compensates with a fixed-focus lens that eliminates the manual adjustments needed by other models.

Logitech Brio 4K Pro

The Logitech Brio 4K Pro outperforms the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra and Elgato Facecam Pro in low-light skin tone correction thanks to its RightLight 4 technology, making it more forgiving in dim environments. While it shares the 4K resolution of the Razer and Elgato models, it offers a more accessible price point than the Razer and includes a built-in microphone unlike the Elgato Facecam Pro.

Specs side-by-side

SpecElgato Facecam ProLogitech Brio 4K Pro
Resolution4K at 60fps4K Ultra HD
SensorSony STARVIS CMOS
LensFixed focus
Video OutputUncompressed
ConnectionUSB 3.0
HDR SupportYes (RightLight 4)
Field of View90, 78, 65 degrees
Privacy ShutterYes
MountingUniversal clip, tripod thread
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