The webcam industry is quite frankly embarrassing - they've been scamming us all for years. There's no reason for them to still be as bad as they are.

KZfaq needs more shit like this man. There's not enough people out there just flat out calling companies on their bullshit and being firm in their opinions and beliefs. It's always pussy-footing around to not upset the powers that be. If MKBHD or Mckinnon posted a video of them flat out calling a company a bunch of bullshit scam artists I'd have a heart attack and fall over. It's always just watered down light insults when it should be all out because god forbid we scare away the advertiser money.

Glad to see a bigger creator calling them out. Been saying for years they’re overpriced for the low quality hardware they’re selling

I love it when frank goes into rant mode. I think this is why you're still to this day after 5 or 6 years of me watching my number 1 most watched tech reviewer. I love that you're not just blindly loving every single piece of kit that comes through your studio and videos like this show that you genuinely care about us and that you don't want the average consumer to be fucked over by shady shit like this.

Blows my mind that in 2022, with high end cellphones having incredible cameras, webcams still look like trash except for a few exceptions. It does feel like companies just keep using the same old crappy sensor on every sub 200 webcam

Dang that 6 year comparison between the old logitech cam is brutal. Way to keep them honest.

Appreciate honest videos like this so much. I bought the Brio 4k back in 2020 and have been consistently disappointed in the image quality and the focus drifting in and out all the time, not to mention the colour shift, even when you try and use it manually. I'd argue that C922 looked sharper, albeit more contrasty with the black levels looking more crushed. I also thought that the images they showed of "bad" looking webcams looked a lot like the Brio image quality too. Yikes.

There should be a lawsuit against Logitech for false advertising.

Freaking awesome that you're brutally honest. Love your channel

Could make a series out of this.. Finding products that have been stifling the progress in comparison to other options in the market, and the lesser known superior option

2:36 "Put your best self forward" turns his back to the webcam.

Would love to see a comparison between the Brio 4k which came out in 2017 and the Logitech StreamCam and Brio 500 who are supposed to be "newer and better"

That laugh of disappointment buying the second camera 😂 He couldn’t believe it! And that 6 year old comparison was brutal, shame on Logitech for this.

This was spot on. Way to call them out. My company buys the C925e for our offices and for what they use it for it works, 1080 @30fps. Conference calls and Teams it's fine. We are still looking for a product to use when making presentations, live and recorded. Keep up the good work. Thank You.

Love the 6 year comparison. We need to do more of these. Companies resell the same crap and throw a new number. As consumers, we need people like you to compare them.

Not to mention that when the guy pointed the camera to the desk to show his drawings, the image would be upside down on the conference call! xD

Goddamn Franky, when did you become an investigative journalist?! This review was WONDERFUL and fascinating to watch. Thank you for making it and bringing fire to the feet of a company (whose many products I own) what is engaging in pure deception. For shame, Logitech. X

Glad you're bringing light to this, I spent ages looking around for a good webcam but so many of them looked rubbish! In the end I resurrected my Canon 600D and used that as a webcam, just as good and cost me nothing!

Well done my guy! I've always been so confused as to why Webcam tech is *so* outdated looking. I believe linus did a review of Dash Cams and turns out they use 3 sensors overall as internals. Maybe its the same story here? Either way *Amazing* video. I love that you just straight called them out. As I type this comment on a G915 with a G503 and G903 on my desk with Z906 speakers hooked up to the control module and Subwoofer from their Z5500. I'm not a brand loyal guy but... somehow... i've ended up with that much Logitech stuff. I was always underwhelmed by their webcams but this dude WOW. lol the comparison is night and day.

You're the only KZfaqr for the past 10 years to make every video interest me. Even videos on subjects I dont care about I watch them all the way through. You're honest, you make high quality content and even show a better recommendation at the end of the video. Quality my brother.

Logitech stock has cratered over the past year. If one looks at the bios of the management team and board, they're all P&G / McKinsey / Harvard MBA types whose goal is invariably making the cheapest stuff most people will buy. No creatives. I'd bet an enterprising engineer could open up that $120 webcam, do a quick parts summary and cost analysis and shock most viewers. Off the top of my head I'd guess their cost for that camera is under $10. Great review (you should try to duplicate their shot of using it on documents and compare it to their ad). Someone save that ad in case they disappear it.

RFP roasting Logitech for 13 minutes. 😂

I'm glad as a tech KZfaqr you've taken the approach to stay neutral and honest over the years. You easily could've sold out and recommended this product for the sake of a check, but you decided to go the honest route and call out the big dogs on their BS. For anyone who's been following for a while. they KNOW you rave and leave glowing reviews about other products like the g502 mouse. So to see you tearing them a new one about false advertising feels so empowering. Proud of you for speaking out on that one ♥

I have an OLD C720 webcam from them and I still love it for the price I paid years ago. Works just fine when I live streamed and over the years webcams in the $80-150 price range never really seem to be that good vs the older models.

thank you for shedding a light on this serious issue. i hope more tech youtubers take this seriously as well and spread awareness.

This was pretty refreshing for me as someone who’s struggled trying to get my C9220 to not look like crap. Thank you.

Great Video! I too am very sick with the false advertising that's just allowed, or even expected from companies like this. Being a photographer - I wouldn't last a day if I showed photos that were different to what I could actually produce - but for these companies it's just another day!!! Unbelievable!

Straight up, I'd love to see more vids like this. I have their C920 webcam that I brought years back, and I was considering looking into replacing it. Logitech really didn't do much here it seem. Thanks for covering! I really appreciate it!

I think i could get a better out of the box experience as a webcam by using "Iriun Webcam" via wifi and just using my phone as a webcam. That's how at least i did my video calls when i was in school. It was stable for me and looked good enough to even use it as a webcam to stream to my friends with. If you are planning on using a cheapo way to have a webcam for a livestream for example. Just go with my recommendation to use your current phone as a webcam or even an old one you have laying around. You'll save money doing this and the quality isn't half bad if being honest. Definitely depends on settings and your phone but i highly recommend at least trying it.

Thank you - your brutal honesty is very much appreciated. Keep up the good work.

It's genuinely shocking that Logitech are doing this and getting away with it. Good stuff my friend!

Subscribed. Quality content. I'm glad you spoke out (the bigger KZfaqrs are too scared to do this). Lying in advertising is awful.

I did think this was going to one of them ones where you say they are lying, but it was going to be something minor...boy was I wrong, logitech is taking the P*** here for this and it is awesome that you have made this to call them out on it and to stop people wasting their money on this new webcam that is essentially just going to be a waste of money and time for them 👍👍

This is pretty interesting. I hadn't heard about the Brio 500, but it's clear I'm not missing out on anything. The sad reality is that Logitech hasn't really released a good webcam since the Brio 4K which was back in 2017. It remains one of only a handful of webcams that offer 1080p or higher with Windows Hello support, and is honestly a pretty decent webcam That said, in some ways it's not as good as the even older C930e from 2013, which we'd still be using at work if not for the lack of an IR sensor. It's noticeably better than the C920 or C922Pro, and you don't need to remove the monitor mount to expose the tripod connector like you do on the Brio. Honestly if Logitech just added and IR sensor to the C930e and gave it a detachable USB cable and sold it for the $130 the C930e still goes for, they couldn't make them fast enough. I don't know the Brio 500 is more of a disappointment than the Streamcam, but the advertising is embarrassingly dishonest. The sad part is they don't need to do it.

Thanks for posting this and providing another option. Got the BRIO 500 today tried to set it-up, spent two hours trying to figure out why it wasn’t working in Teams. Then I discovered it doesn’t display the image through its own logitune, application, Packed it up and returning it tomorrow!

Good to hear some tough love. Sick of people taking both sides of obvious wrong doing and saying shit like "well, I see what they were thinking" or "I get where they're coming from." Enough is enough is enough. Companies need to start being accountable for their purposeful landfill garbage. You want to actually reduce, reuse and recycle, this is exactly a perfect example.

You’re doing the right thing by calling them out. Thank you.

guess who's not getting a Christmas card from Logitech this year 🤣.....well done for calling them out Frank, more people need to be as brutally honest as you about certain products

Thanks for bringing this to our attention! We need more of this kind of content!

thanks for the heads up RFP. Always love your videos - not too mention your your editing and camera work is great....:)

Logitech always does this. So does many other mainsteam companies

1080p webcam for over $100 😂😂

Damn man brutal review, but I can't blame you! There was literally nothing good about it except one thing, also, great honest review, I've seen a lot of you tubers, who have been swayed by companies, to not say anything, or even bribed to say good things. Thankfully you outed them, keep up the great work!

Dude this is one of my favorite videos from you. Love to see it.

The continuity editor was on vacation

I use a Logitech Brio (2017 release) 4K webcam and for the what $200 original cost the fact that Streamyard and KZfaq don't even support 4K streaming 😂 I mean that 2017 Brio is now $130 as well and looks better than this 2022 release. Insta360 is just ridiculous compared to the Logitech Brio 500

Great video! This needs to be a series! Bravo!

So true, I had a c920 or c930 sometime ago and that did not even have hardware mirror mode. The quality here looks totally same. All they are doing is selling with a different enclosure.

Can I ask, since the Kiyo Pro is now around $99. Can you do a comparison of the Brio 500 and the Kiyo Pro along side other cameras within the price range?

Insta360 was the best purchase I made after watching your video and a few others. DSLR quality and easy install. Most Webcams are just not worth the cash these days in the mid-range.

I felt the anger in the ending monologue. It hurts twice as much when you know how to do things the right way and see someone doing it the wrong way. Thanks for this info Frank, I was actually considering this webcam, but not at all now.

Reminds me of the "shot on iPhone" days. But i think they acutally used an iPhone, but an modified one with an Cinema Rig with an huge as lens. I saw a picture of this

Thanks Frank keeping it real and telling it like it is

Thank you! I love this kind of informed passionate honesty! KZfaqrs using their platform and their expertise to protect consumers! No speculation. You know what you're talking about. You care about it. It's why I love listening to Linus rip on companies with bad customer service who uses his experience from NCIX.

Dang! Thanks for the video, I was looking for a webcam for WFH job and almost bought the Brio 500! Not going to now!

5:10 This statement is so funny just because of how accurate it is. I pulled out my old Logitech C910 that I got in 2010 and I swear it looks just like this lol

You should compare it against this $30 webcam I've been rocking for two years from Nexigo. I'm certain they would be similar in quality with this demonstration, if not better than the Logitechs you showed off.

Not just webcams, their mouse and keyboards have all gone down hill. Constant double clicking issues on their most expensive products. I have G Pro Wireless mouse and G915 keyboard. Both suffered from double clicking issues. Then my mouse got me killed because during gunfights, it stops SHOOTING. it's a $150 mouse! I have a cheaper logitech mouse that is not only OLDER, but it still works!

Never seen frank this pissed😂 thanks for using your influence for the good❤

thx I choosed Insta 360 Link cos of yr vid and I love it! Bless your heart man : )

I've owned multiple Logitech webcams and have been underwhelmed with their results. Thank you for making this video!

Whoa. That Is a huge shift from the advert to the actual webcam, effectively the same as their 5 year old product. Even Logitechs own productivity mice are missing features like macro combinations, and I've even had issues with their automatic profile switching. Their gaming stuff is much better, even for productivity. I would avoid Logitechs non gaming stuff entirely.

Great video! Keep it up with honest videos like this, subbed!

The changing from warm to cool constantly... cherry on top LOL

Couldn't agree more. I'm pissed that I own so much of their stuff and over the years it's seems like you have less access to changing the hardware. Now with the issues behind reviews (mostly no response) has my trust on their products at an all time low. I own two brios, a mouse, and other countless peripherals from them for my family.

I appreciate you. I wish more influencers were this honest.

Those ACTUAL PRODUCT'S focus hunting tho .. LMAOOOOO!!! good lord

yup my logi's are the same in every visual quality. i only use them for discord now lol

Mic is decent tho 😭

Bruhhhh. It's 5am here I'm stopping myself to laugh so loud 🤣

this was absolutely unbelievable, i was about to buy this so im glad i came across your video first. thanks :)

the pre roll ad I got trying to watch this is a logitech webcam ad lol

Excellent video! Love your videos, thanks Frank!

dang.. I was considering on buying this. I'm glad I waited for a youtube review such as yours. I was hoping for a decent alternative to Insta360 link cam because M1 Macbook Pro camera is pretty decent now.

This is a really good and I feel like necessary video. Props, Frank!

Great call out, trying to buy a webcam atm and could of easily got one of these. Thank you

thank you for actually being honest. some of these youtubers out here just get sponsored... say great things about the products, and thats it (you never see the products used by them again). It's pretty interesting. so I just love and appreciate your open honesty.

The last 30s did it for me. Finally subbed after all these years! Keep 'em on their toes and let them know we're not ok with false advertisement, and crappy quality!

I had looked at that page a few days back and the pink lady with blurred background mentioned 'most collaboration software programs will create the shown blur' but never once said different camera.

Subscribed! Need more contents like this.

Would absolutely love to have the wireless lights..I bought the same tool rack as yourself but in black and the lights would make a huge difference in finding what I need..Thanks for the reviews and thanks for the opportunity to bring them home.. Keep up great work!! Thanks for the info on the Webcam would have considered it for sure...GET IN THE WOODS

Damn, awesome that you made this video. I hadn’t seen this side of Logitech and I think it’s necessary for people to be informed of the crap companies are trying to pull on consumers

I thought you switched back to a proper camera when the insta360 came on. That's pretty damn nice

Same here too. Even german institute for testing products fell for their sh*t. They called it the most best cam in the world for

MAN... I love this. I have been so frustrated with Web cameras nowadays. They talk 4k, and yet it's only 1080 HD. They flat-out LIE. They also SUCK. I would like to get a 4k good camera without breaking the bank. Great video. Thank you.

When you pulled up the Link footage right after the Brio 500 footage, I thought it was a DSLR.

When I saw the title line for your video, I actually thought that you were going to talk about that new POS streaming handheld lol

Frank I've been following you for years and let me say, this is the kinda content I personally want to see from time to time. Speak out against the BS these companies try to pass off. Thank you for the honest review and speaking for the people.

Dam, and I was so close to by the brio over the Elgato. Guess I was wrong lol. Thank you for saving my some $

I like that when the guy is standing around that the color grading is different from his computer counterpart

Respect to you for being so open and honest. We need more KZfaqrs like you calling out bad practices in the industry. Amazing work!

I thought you were calling out Logitech gaming mice lol. Great video though I thought this when I saw the ad for this as well.

Yup, that's a pretty clear case, I would think. Good job putting it all together and demonstrating it.

I remember buying this random ass webcam that was like 30 dollars from amazon, it looks the exact same as the brio 500, still using it LMAO

Think that Harris Heller said something similar about most webcams when he tested Elgatos new camera, that all their footage is fake. Man that Insta360 Link looks so damn good.

good to see that my like 8 year old logitech c920 is still up to date considering everything new they put out looked like a reskin so far….

Considering you can get equal or better quality using an app to turn your phone into a webcam, even though the connection is slower. It’s just sad how bad most webcams are. When I was working as an intern at a church, we were looking into options for streaming the sermons. Eventually they just decided to take the audio quality hit and steam directly from an iPad.

funny things.... back in the day, i have 2002 logitech quickcam messenger, the image quality worse than some non branded chinese webcam for lower than half the price of logitech

I have the Brio 4K. I used at the beginning with a mac and it was incredible. Then with the new version of OSX 2 years ago and the new version of logitech capture, I never seen this camera performing as good as the beginning. I tried many cameras including the OSBOT mini 4k and it was less sharped that a 1080P camera. Nothing beats the camera on the iMac M1 24 inches. Even without the litra glow light. It looks amazing. Only thing I don't like it is the wide angle. I realised your skin tone, the clothes you are wearing, the decoration and the light of the room influences the quality of the image. Also the computer and the software you are using. Shocking to see how Logitech mislead their clients, it is so obvious when you analyse their advertising in details. Good on ya mate!

Outstanding review. Great way to actually hold a companies feet to the fire.