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At last, Logitech has announced a new webcam that brings easy 1080p60 and 4K30 capture to PCs.
The consumer-oriented 4K Pro and the business-oriented Brio
(yes, the consumer one has the "Pro" branding and the business one has
the consumer-friendly "Brio" name; don't ask us why) are identical USB
webcams. Both webcams offer 4K video, dual microphones, and infrared
sensing for $199. The only difference between the model names? The cable
they come with; the camera end is USB Type-C, the other end varies.
Webcam technology has been stagnant for many,
many years. A few integrated cameras have offered high resolution
stills, especially those in tablets. But for the most part, they've been
stuck at 1920×1080—at a measly 30 frames a second—with even
five-year-old cameras being "state of the art." This sorry state of
affairs has existed even while small cameras themselves have become
substantially better, thanks to the front and rear cameras installed
into every smartphone.
Standalone webcams are also arguably more
relevant than ever, thanks to the proliferation of video-game streaming.
Many streamers like to appear on-screen, and, since most video gaming
isn't done on laptops, the integrated cameras that most laptops sport
these days are irrelevant. Standalone cameras are where it's at.
The Brio/4K Pro at last provide a solution for
consumers looking for something better. One imagines the Brio/4K Pro
will find significant interest among game streamers and pornographers
alike. The infrared sensor means that the cameras also support Windows
Hello facial recognition authentication. It can also be used for
background deletion/replacement (virtual green screen), which is again
popular among game streamers. The camera has an HDR mode, which should
make for better-looking video conferencing, especially when you're
sitting in front of a window. The camera also has a physical privacy
shutter.
The Brio is available now, whereas the 4K Pro is available to pre-order.
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