Logitech Brio 500 vs Logitech MX Brio

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Critics score the Logitech Brio 500 81 and the Logitech MX Brio 84 out of 100, from 10 and 16 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Logitech Brio 500 higher, 2 scored the Logitech MX Brio higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Logitech MX Brio 2 points ahead.

Logitech Brio 500Image: Logitech

Logitech Brio 500

81
Well liked
Average of 10 professional reviews
7 of 10 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 71–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (4 of 10), ease of use (3 of 10), design (2 of 10)

Criticised for: price (5 of 10), software and app (2 of 10)

The catch: Pricey for 1080p, and the magnetic mount can loosen.

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Logitech MX BrioImage: Logitech

Logitech MX Brio

84
Well liked
Average of 16 professional reviews
15 of 16 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 16 reviews landedRange 71–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (11 of 16), build quality (9 of 16), ease of use (4 of 16)

Criticised for: price (13 of 16), software and app (3 of 16), size and weight (2 of 16)

The catch: Expensive, and the built-in microphone is only decent.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletLogitech Brio 500Logitech MX BrioDifference
Macworld71est.85est.-14
Trusted Reviews77est.83est.-6
How-To Geek8080same
T389est.89est.same
Tom's Hardware83est.71est.+12

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Logitech Brio 500 minus the Logitech MX Brio. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Logitech Brio 500 or the Logitech MX Brio?

Critics rate the Logitech MX Brio higher: 84 against 81. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Logitech Brio 500 higher, 2 scored the Logitech MX Brio higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Logitech MX Brio 2 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Logitech Brio 500 and the Logitech MX Brio?

The Logitech Brio 500: broad agreement, scores from 71 to 89. The Logitech MX Brio: broad agreement, scores from 71 to 92.