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General

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Series

Facecam1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026The page now titles the product Facecam, and its FAQ and the Elgato guides call it Facecam MK.2. The line is Facecam.

Brio1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Page breadcrumb Webcams, Brio 500. The Brio 505 business edition is a separate product.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

10WAC99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: SKU 10WAC9901

960-001493, 960-001432, 960-001422, 960-001421, 960-0014281Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Page data lists 960-001493 for Graphite and 960-001432 for Rose2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026EU, UK and German pages list 960-001422 Graphite, 960-001421 Rose and 960-001428 Off-white. The technical specifications match the US page.

GTIN / EAN

084000666922710Retailer pageshopro.lt/periferija-ir-priedai/web-kameros/elgato-facecam-mk-2-ltRead 15 October 2026Barcode printed as 840006669227 (UPC-12) for 10WAC9901. Stored as EAN-13 with a leading zero, an exact conversion.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 March 20244Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Press release dated 28 March 2024

14 September 20224Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Review dated 14 September 2022. Canaltech dates the announcement to Wednesday the 14th.7Press articlecanaltech.com.br/acessorios/logitech-brio-500-lancamento-preco-ficha-tecnica-225260Read 15 October 2026Logitech announced the Brio 500 this Wednesday (14), per the article

Status

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026US store page: add to cart at $119.99

Available1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Store page with an add to cart button, in stock

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.995Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 18 June 2024: $149.99, cheaper than the $199.99 predecessor6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 28 March 2024: $149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at $149.99

$129.994Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Launch day review says $129. How-To Geek rounds it to $130 and Logitech's list price is 129.99, so 129.99 is stored. Price excludes tax.5Reviewhowtogeek.com/838724/logitech-brio-500-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 18 October 2022: at $130, a mid-range price6Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/1066860/logitech-brio-500-webcam.htmlRead 15 October 2026The $129/GBP 129 Brio 500

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at 149.99 euros, as published and including VAT. The review names no country.8Press articlemuycomputer.comRead 15 October 2026Launch report: available on Elgato's website at 149.99 euros (Spanish press, price including VAT)

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Compare table, Colors: Black

Graphite, Rose, Off-white1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026US page offers Graphite (960-001493) and Rose (960-001432). The EU page adds Off-white.2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026EU page offers Graphite, Rose and Off-white

Form factoriGimbal means motors pan and tilt the camera. A camera that pans and zooms only by cropping the image is standard.

Standard1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Fixed lens. Pan, tilt and zoom are digital, set in Camera Hub or Stream Deck (FAQ and press release).

Standard1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026A fixed-lens bar camera on a tilt mount. Neither the page nor the setup guide names a motor, and the camera is turned by hand.

Video

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Video modesiHighest frame rate the maker lists at each landscape resolution, one row per resolution and video format. Modes are over the fastest USB connection the camera supports. Limits on a slower USB port go in the source note. Portrait modes are not rows.

AElgato Facecam MK.2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	120
960	540	120

Source2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Supported Resolutions (uncompressed, USB 3.0): 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30. The 120 fps modes are not listed here. See the press release and the Camera Hub guide. No video format is named per mode, so format is left out.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026The note that HDR is unavailable at 120 fps shows the camera has 120 fps modes4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Capable of 120 frames per second in HD resolution (720p) over USB 3.0 in slow-mo mode. 1080p60 is the headline mode. The 540p120 mode comes from the Windows Central spec list.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p120, 720p60, 720p30, 540p120, 540p60, 540p30. Source of the 540p120 row.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: the first Elgato camera with full 120 fps slow-mo at 720p

BLogitech Brio 500

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	60

Source1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: 1080p/30fps (1920x1080) and 720p/60fps (1280x720). The page names no video format, so format is left out.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 4K

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Max frame rate at 1080p

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

30fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at any resolutioniOften reached at 720p or lower.

120fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

HDR videoiThe maker states that the camera captures HDR video. Low-light correction or automatic exposure alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: HDR video in Camera Hub. Compare table row HDR Video says up to 1080p30. The Elgato Camera Hub dynamic range guide gives 30 and 60 fps, see hdr_max_fps.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Facecam MK.2 is listed as a model that supports HDR4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026HDR in full HD at 60 frames per second

Yes1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: RightLight 4 with HDR. The page title is 1080p HDR Webcam.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Spec table HDR: Yes. Logi Tune has an HDR toggle.5Reviewhowtogeek.com/838724/logitech-brio-500-webcam-reviewRead 15 October 2026Logi Tune toggles HDR on and off. The review calls it 1080p HDR.

Max frame rate with HDRiHighest frame rate at which the maker states HDR works. The resolution goes in the source note.

60fps3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Note: for Facecam MK.2, HDR is limited to 30 fps and 60 fps modes and is unavailable at 120 fps. The highest HDR rate is 60 fps, at 1080p. The product page compare table says up to 1080p30 and the launch press release says 1080p60 HDR.

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Portrait videoiThe camera outputs vertical 9:16 video, by a native portrait mode or by turning the camera on its mount. Cropping in streaming software does not count.

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Sensor and lens

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Sensor optical formatiPublished optical-format notation, such as 1/1.2 inch. This is not the physical sensor diagonal in inches.

1/2.5"1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor 1/2.5 inch

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SensoriSensor maker and model or family as published, e.g. Sony STARVIS 2 IMX585. Maker plus model or family. When the maker names only the sensor brand, such as Sony, the brand alone is stored. A technology word alone, such as CMOS, BSI or stacked, is not a value.

Sony STARVIS CMOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor. No model number or pixel count is published.

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Sensor resolutioniPublished image sensor resolution in megapixels. An interpolated photo resolution does not count. A maker's camera megapixel row can be the interpolated photo size, so check it against the video resolution and other sources. A quad Bayer sensor counts with its full published pixel count, such as 48 MP.

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4MP1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Camera megapixel: 4MP. Tech Advisor, EFTM and Canaltech call it a 4MP sensor.7Press articlecanaltech.com.br/acessorios/logitech-brio-500-lancamento-preco-ficha-tecnica-225260Read 15 October 20264 MP image sensor with 65, 78 and 90 degree diagonal field of view, 4x digital zoom

Pixel sizeiPhysical pixel pitch of the sensor as published.

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Aperture (f/)if-number of the lens. A lower number lets in more light.

2.41Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Aperture: f/2.4

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Focal length (35 mm equivalent)iFull-frame equivalent focal length. The actual focal length of the lens does not count.

24mm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focal length: 24 mm (full-frame equivalent)

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Lens materialiMaterial of the lens elements as published.

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Glass1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Lens type: Glass

Field of view (diagonal)iDiagonal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video. When the source names no aspect ratio, the published diagonal value is stored. A diagonal value stated only for 4:3 is left out. A field of view whose axis no source names is left out. When a horizontal and a diagonal value are both published, they must fit 16:9: 71.4 degrees horizontal is about 79 degrees diagonal. A pair that fits 4:3 means the diagonal is left out.

84°1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Field of view: 84 degrees. The quick start guide labels it diagonal. FAQ: starts at 84 degrees and can be narrowed in Camera Hub.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Field of View: 84 degrees (diagonal)

90°1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Diagonal field of view (dFoV): 90/78/65 degrees. 90 is the widest setting. The setup guide names the lens 90 degrees dFOV.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Know your product: ultrawide-angle lens with 90 degrees dFOV

Field of view (horizontal)iHorizontal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video, the same frame as the diagonal. A value that fits only a 4:3 frame next to a published 16:9 diagonal is left out.

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Selectable fields of viewiDiagonal fields of view the user can pick in the camera or the maker's app. Free digital zoom is not a preset.

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65°, 78°, 90°1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Diagonal field of view (dFoV): 90/78/65 degrees. The setup guide lists the three settings in Logi Tune.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 8 Logi Tune: Field of View 90/78/65 degrees

Focus and zoom

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FocusiAutofocus means the source does not name the autofocus method. A generic autofocus claim is not PDAF.

Fixed focus1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Optics: Elgato Prime Lens (fixed focus). FAQ: fixed-focus lens optimized for desk use.

Autofocus1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Focus type: Autofocus. The method is not named.

Manual focusiFocus can be set by hand on the camera or in the maker's app.

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Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 8 Logi Tune lists Auto-focus as an adjustable option4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Logi Tune image adjustments: turning off autofocus makes a manual slider appear

Closest focus distanceiNearest distance at which the subject is sharp. For fixed focus, the near end of the published sharp range. When ranges differ per resolution, the range at the highest resolution is used.

30cm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focus range: 30 to 120 cm (11.8 to 47.2 in)

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Max digital zoomiHighest digital zoom the maker states for video.

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4×1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Hardware zoom: 4x digital zoom

Features

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Auto framingiKeeps people in frame automatically, by digital crop or by the gimbal. The feature can need the maker's app, named in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Magic AI Effects: face tracking with an NVIDIA RTX GPU in Camera Hub

Yes1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Key features Auto-Framing: RightSight 4 centers the camera on the user. It needs Logi Tune, which is not available for ChromeOS.

Gimbal pan rangeiTotal controllable left-right sweep. ±140° is stored as 280. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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Gimbal tilt rangeiTotal controllable up-down sweep. 30° down to 70° up is stored as 100. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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Gesture controliHand gestures control the camera, for example to start tracking or to zoom.

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IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam does not qualify.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Facecam does not support Windows Hello

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Built-in lightiA light on the camera that lights the user's face, such as a ring light. Status lights do not count.

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Other camera featuresiNamed features as the maker writes them, such as DeskView or Smart Whiteboard.

Magic AI Effects, Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Names from the Camera Hub feature sections of the page: Magic AI Effects (virtual backgrounds, face tracking, eye contact), Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control

RightLight 4, RightSight 4, Show Mode1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Names from Key features: RightLight 4, RightSight 4. Show Mode is named in the setup guide and the page subtitle.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 7: Show Mode, tilt the camera down to show items on the desk

Audio

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Built-in microphoneiFalse means the camera has no microphone.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: no built-in microphone, on purpose

Yes1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Built-in Microphone type: Stereo microphone

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the camera, not beamforming channels or audio modes.

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23Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Know your product: dual noise reduction microphones4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Spec table Microphone: dual microphones, beamforming

Stereo audioiThe camera sends a two-channel stereo signal. Two microphones mixed into one mono beam do not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Built-in Microphone type: Stereo microphone. Tom's Hardware calls them dual beamforming microphones.

Mic pickup rangeiThe maker's stated distance for good voice pickup. The audio mode goes in the source note.

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1.22m1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Mic range: up to 4 ft (1.22 m). No audio mode is named.

Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes background noise from speech. A directional microphone alone does not count. Yes, method not stated, is for a maker that names noise reduction but not DSP or AI.

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Yes, method not stated3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Know your product: dual noise reduction microphones. No DSP or AI is named.

Mic sample rateiPublished audio capture sample rate.

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Connectivity

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USBiUSB standard the camera needs for its highest modes, as published. A USB-C plug alone does not establish USB 3. Store the standard the maker's spec table prints for the camera connection. If the maker also recommends a faster port, that goes in the source note. The 5 Gbps standard is written USB 3.0, also when the maker writes USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1.

USB 3.01Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs and compare table: recommended USB 3.0 (or later) Type-C port. The camera also works on USB 2.0, in compressed MJPEG.

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Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from a socket on the camera.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable. Page text: detachable USB-C to USB-C cable.

No1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026In the Box: Brio 500 with attached USB-C cable3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Know your product: attached USB-C cable4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 20265-foot, non-detachable USB-C cable

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable. Launch reviews by Windows Central, Trusted Reviews and Tom's Guide describe a USB-C to USB-A cable, so the box may have changed.

USB-C1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications USB connectivity: USB-C plug-and-play. In the Box: attached USB-C cable.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

1.8m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: 180 cm (70.8 in). Windows Central lists 2 m for the launch box.

1.5m1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, Cable, Length: 4.92 ft (1.5 m)3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions: attached cable length 5 ft (1.5 m)

Mounting and privacy

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MountingiWays to mount the camera with what is in the box. Tripod thread is a 1/4-inch thread on the camera or its clip. Monitor clip is a clip or base that sits on top of a monitor. Magnetic means the camera attaches by magnet to its base or to a metal surface. Store both when both apply.

Monitor clip, Tripod thread1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: redesigned clamp for monitors and a standard 1/4-inch thread for tripods and boom arms

Monitor clip, Magnetic mount, Tripod thread1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: the detachable universal mounting clip fits laptops, LCD displays or monitors. The setup guide covers the magnetic mount screw and the 1/4 inch tripod thread.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Know your product: magnetic thread mount screw (removable) and a 1/4-20 adaptor for 3rd party mounts. Step 9: 1/4 inch tripod thread on the bottom of the universal mounting clip. Step 4: the webcam sits on the magnet attachment point of the mount.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Spec table Mount: magnetic monitor mount, tripod mounting point. The magnet unscrews to reveal a standard tripod mounting point.6Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/1066860/logitech-brio-500-webcam.htmlRead 15 October 2026A magnet holds the webcam in the stand

Privacy coveriThe main physical way to block the lens. A built-in shutter is fixed to the camera. A detachable cover is a separate part in the box. Lens turns away means the gimbal points the lens down or away. A software privacy mode does not count. A cover sold separately counts as none. A camera with a built-in shutter and a cap is built-in. A body that folds over the lens counts as built-in. A cover the user sticks or clips onto the camera is detachable, even when it flips open.

Built-in shutter1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: built-in shutter that slides into place4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Built-in shutter that slides into place

Built-in shutter1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications Privacy shutter: Integrated3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Know your product: privacy shutter dial. Step 5: rotate the dial on the right side to open or close the shutter.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Built-in privacy shutter that slides up when you twist the right end-cap6Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/1066860/logitech-brio-500-webcam.htmlRead 15 October 2026Physical plastic lens cover, rotated into place by twisting the end cap

Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's camera app.

Elgato Camera Hub1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: Camera Hub, free for Windows and Mac

Logi Tune1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Key features and Software tab: Logi Tune3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 8: Logi Tune

Onboard memoryiCamera settings stay saved in the camera when the app is closed or the camera moves to another computer.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Camera Hub settings are stored on the built-in Flash Memory

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: firmware update via Camera Hub for the Switch 2. The Elgato Switch 2 guide gives the update steps.9Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/how-to-use-your-elgato-webcam-with-nintendo-switch-2Read 15 October 2026Firmware update steps through Camera Hub 2.1. Facecam MK.2 needs firmware 2.00.

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Step 8: Logi Tune gives periodic software and firmware updates. LED states include Firmware Update.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Logi Tune can update the Brio 500 firmware

Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for basic video. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026System requirements: Windows 11 or newer, macOS 13.3 Ventura or newer

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026System Requirements Compatible with: Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, ChromeOS

Dimensions and weight

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Camera dimensionsiCamera body without a detachable mount. A fixed clip is included. Width is left to right as seen from the front, height is bottom to top and depth is front to back. A camera that folds is measured in its working state.

Width84Height38Depth61mm(3.3 × 1.5 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)

Width110Height31.5Depth31.5mm(4.3 × 1.2 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, brio-500-webcam: height 31.5 mm, width 110 mm, depth 31.5 mm. Webcam with mount: 51.5 x 110 x 45 mm.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, Webcam: height 31.5 mm, width 110 mm, depth 31.5 mm

Camera weightiWithout a detachable mount and without a detachable cable. A fixed clip and a cable that cannot be removed are included.

90g(3.2 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 90 g (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Weight: 90 g (without mount)

81g(2.9 oz)4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-brio-500Read 15 October 2026Spec table Weight: 2.8 oz / 81 g (webcam) and 1.4 oz / 40 g (mount). The setup guide gives 121 g with the clip and cable, which matches 81 g plus 40 g. How-To Geek lists 85 g for the webcam alone.

Weight with mountiCamera with its included mount attached, without a detachable cable. A cable that cannot be removed is included, as for the camera weight.

136g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 136 g (with mount)

121g(4.3 oz)1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, Webcam + Mount, Weight: 121 g. The setup guide says including mount clip and cable.3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions: weight 121 g including mount clip and cable. The mounting clip weighs 40 g. The US product page prints the clip as 4 g, which is a typo.

Certifications

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Communication certificationsiCertifications for call apps, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. A works-with list does not count.

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Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026System Requirements Certified for: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet

Other certifications

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Works With Chromebook1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026System Requirements Certified for: Works With Chromebook

In the box

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In the box

Facecam, Monitor mount with 1/4" thread, USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable (180 cm | 70.8 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026In The Box list on the tech specs

Brio 500 with attached USB-C cable, Mount clip with removable mount adapter, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026In the Box tab

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Product page

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk21Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026

www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcam1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.elgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guide2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide for Facecam MK.2 (PDF named Facecam-MK.2_QSG)

logitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdf3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66219/4/brio-500.pdfRead 15 October 2026Brio 500 Setup Guide, 2022, English pages 3 to 9. It is the only manual Logitech publishes for the model.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026Specs and Compatibility: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the US page. The UK and EU pages state 2 years.2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/brio-500-webcamRead 15 October 2026EU and UK pages state a 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty. The US page states 1 year, which is stored.

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