Best Webcams for Zoom and Teams Meetings in Australia (2026)

Most Australians should buy the Logitech Brio 500. It records 1080p with autofocus, which is as much as Teams and Zoom send, offers three framings, is certified for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet, and is stocked by nearly every big electronics and office retailer. On a computer with only USB-A ports, the Brio 100 is the simple choice. For certified 4K there is the Logitech MX Brio, and the Insta360 Link 2C keeps you in frame automatically as you move.

The short version

• Best overall: Logitech Brio 500. 1080p with autofocus, three field-of-view settings, certified for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
• Best simple upgrade: Logitech Brio 100. 1080p, built-in mic and privacy shutter over USB-A; fixed focus.
• Best 4K webcam: Logitech MX Brio. 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, certified for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
• Best for auto framing: Insta360 Link 2C. 4K, a 1/2-inch sensor and Auto Framing; Zoom certified.

How they compare

All four have a built-in microphone and a physical privacy shutter.

What to check at the shop

• The MX Brio and the “MX Brio 700”. JB Hi-Fi and some other Australian retailers list the camera as the MX Brio 700. JB Hi-Fi’s listing gives model number 960-001548, which is the Graphite part number on Logitech’s own Australian MX Brio page (Pale Grey is 960-001561). If a listing shows one of those numbers, it is the camera described here.
• Australian part numbers. Logitech’s Australian pages use their own part numbers, such as 960-001423 for the Graphite Brio 500, so a number that differs from an overseas review doesn’t mean a different camera.
• Link 2C bundles. Some shops sell the Link 2C in bundles, so check what is in the box.

Logitech lists a one-year limited hardware warranty on all three of its cameras in Australia. The Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply on top of that: a webcam must be of acceptable quality and match its description, and if it doesn’t, you can go back to the retailer for a repair, replacement or refund.

Is your laptop camera good enough?

Sometimes. If your laptop’s spec page lists 1080p video and you face a window, a webcam may change less than you hope. It is worth buying when the laptop sits closed beside an external monitor (our guide to the best USB-C monitors covers one-cable desks), when you want the lens at eye level on that monitor, or when you want autofocus, a choice of framing or a physical shutter.

What matters for Teams and Zoom calls

Resolution and frame rate

Every pick records 1080p at 30fps, and that is what most calls carry. Teams and Zoom send at most 1080p in a meeting, and less on a congested NBN connection. The 4K MX Brio and Link 2C still earn their place when the camera crops or zooms to frame you, and both offer 1080p at 60fps for smoother motion.

Field of view

The Brio 100’s 58° shows you and little else, which suits a bedroom or a shared living area. The Brio 500 and MX Brio switch between 90°, 78° and 65°, so you can widen the shot for two people. The Link 2C is fixed at 79.5° and narrows the view with digital zoom and Auto Framing.

Focus

Autofocus keeps you sharp when you lean in or hold something up; the Link 2C focuses from 10 cm. The Brio 100’s fixed lens is set for a normal sitting distance.

Microphones

The Brio 100 has one omnidirectional mic (range up to about 1 m), the Brio 500 a stereo mic, the MX Brio dual beamforming mics and the Link 2C AI noise cancelling with three modes. For long call days or a noisy house, a desk mic or headset sounds clearer; our guide to USB microphones for remote workers compares models sold in Australia.

Ports

The Brio 100 plugs into USB-A. The Brio 500 needs USB-C, and Logitech warns it won’t be recognised through an adapter that only carries power. The MX Brio needs USB-C with USB 3.0 support. The Link 2C ships with a USB-C cable and a USB-A adapter.

Certification

A certified camera has been approved by Microsoft, Zoom or Google, and the maker lists it. Logitech lists the Brio 500 and MX Brio for Teams, Zoom and Google Meet; Insta360 lists the Link 2 series as Zoom certified. The Brio 100 still works in all three apps without certification. For businesses that manage cameras centrally, Logitech also sells the MX Brio 705 for Business, which IT can manage through Logitech Sync.

Setting up

Clip the webcam to the screen you look at most, then choose it as camera and microphone in Teams or Zoom so the laptop’s camera doesn’t stay on. The Logitech cameras work as plain webcams; Logi Tune (Brio 500) and Logi Options+ or G HUB (MX Brio) add the extras, but Logi Tune isn’t available for ChromeOS. The Link 2C’s framing modes live in Insta360’s Link Controller, which doesn’t support ARM-based Windows.

More guides for working on calls are in our video calls section.

How we chose

We have not tested these webcams. We started from webcams Australian retailers sell, read the specs from Logitech’s and Insta360’s own pages and left out streaming-focused models. We weighted certification, autofocus and framing choice, and kept a USB-A option. We link only to shops selling the exact model, and we don’t compare their prices.