Logitech Brio vs C930e (2021): Which Business Webcam is Better?

Webcams are seeing a lot of use nowadays, seeing as video conference calls have become an almost daily occurrence for a lot of us who are working at home. It makes sense, then, to invest in a good business-oriented webcam that’ll serve your work well and make everything run as smoothly as possible.

Logitech, a Swiss company, is one of the most well-known webcam manufacturers active on the market right now. In this comparison, we’ll take a look at the Logitech C930e and its more premium counterpart, the Logitech Brio, and see how they stack up against each other in terms of image quality, audio quality, and more.

Logitech Brio vs C930e Comparison Chart

Image Quality

Only the Brio is capable of capturing 4K footage.

Though they’re both business-oriented, the Brio and the C930e are built for sale at different price points. The C930e can deliver up to full HD 1080p video at 30 frames per second, which is pretty respectable for a business webcam. The Brio ups the ante, though: it can produce up to Ultra HD 4K resolution video at 30fps, ensuring that image quality won’t suffer on the other end even if the people you’re talking to use resolutions higher than 1920×1080. 4K monitors are also on the rise on the market, so it might be a wise choice to invest in a webcam that can deliver video at the same resolution as your 4K screen. The Brio can also zoom in closer than the C930e, with up to 5x zoom at 1080p (compared to the C930e’s 4x).

Aside from resolution, the two cameras are pretty similar. Both have a field of view of 90 degrees, making them well-suited for business presentations (especially if you have any visual aids, like a whiteboard). Both also have light correction tech that’ll come handy in low-light situations (though the Brio’s is more advanced). Blurry video also won’t be a problem, since both webcams have autofocus capabilities. Aside from zoom, you can also pan and tilt the video using Logitech’s optional camera settings.

Audio Quality

Both have omnidirectional mics.

Logitech has spared no expenses when it comes to providing top-notch audio quality for both models. The Brio and the C930e alike are equipped with two omnidirectional microphones each. Omnidirectional mics are especially useful if ever you find yourself in a meeting without a dedicated conferencing mic. The built-in microphone in both models can receive sounds from all directions, making sure that everyone in call can let their voice be heard. Pair that with the 90 degree wide field of view, and you’ve got the perfect business webcam.

Aside from that, both webcams also have noise cancellation capabilities. Any ambient noises will be filtered out, leaving only your voice. This could come in handy if ever your company’s meeting spaces are open-plan, since it can filter out any unrelated sounds.

Design and Compatibility

Both are privacy-oriented, with physical lens lids/shades available.

The C930e and the Brio are quite straightforward when it comes to attachment options. Both have built-in clips, making it possible for you to mount it directly above your screen on the monitor. The clip is secure enough that you won’t have to worry about it suddenly falling or disconnecting in the middle of a call. If ever you don’t want to attach it to your monitor, both webcams can also be used with a tripod. You won’t have any difficulties adjusting either a Brio or a C930e webcam until you get the angle that works best for you.

Both webcams also emphasize privacy, with removable privacy covers available for the two models. This means that you won’t have to unplug it every time a meeting ends to have some privacy: just pop the lid on and continue working. One thing that could’ve been improved, though, is the choice of glass for the lens. Unlike Logitech’s streamer-oriented C922, neither the Brio nor the C930e use Full HD Glass. This could’ve been a particularly great addition to the Brio, given its 4K video capability.

Ease of Use

The Brio works better than the C930e for non-business situations.

Either model is easy to use if you own a Windows PC: they’re plug & play if your PC is running Windows 7, 8, 10 and later. For non-Windows computers, they still work great, though they have to be in USB Video Device Class (UVC) mode. They specifically work with macOS computers (v. 10.10 or later) and Chrome OS computers (only the C930e can work with Android devices on v. 5.0 or later). Since these webcams are business-oriented, it must come as a relief that they’re both covered by Logitech’s limited 3 year long warranty, since it’s inevitable that they’ll both see a lot of use.

Outside of work, though, the Brio works way better than its competitor. Gaming streamers can take advantage of its 4K video capture, since Logitech has specified that it works extremely well with both premium software suite XSplit and its free, open-source counterpart Open Broadcaster Software (or OBS for short). Notably, it doesn’t come with a free three-month subscription to XSplit unlike the C922, which is understandable since it’s mainly still a business-oriented webcam. You’ll just have to weigh the differences between the two and pick which one is better for you if you’re looking to stream, too.

Verdict

The Brio’s price tag is justified by its 4K video.

The Logitech C930e is already a great choice on its own. It can deliver full HD video, has two omnidirectional mics, and has a wide field of view. It works great in any business situation, especially if you’re working from home a lot. It’s also quite affordable for the features that it offers.

However, the Logitech Brio still has a few advantages that make the extra cash you’ll fork over for it worth it. For one, it can produce 4K video. If you absolutely need your video to be as clear as possible, then don’t compromise and just get a Brio. It’s also the only model between these two that works great with streaming services. It’s explicitly stated to be compatible with both XSplit and OBS.

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