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We check out the Razer Kiyo X and show you an issue which could be a deal breaker!
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We test the Razer Kiyo X in various situations to give you an idea if this would be suitable for your needs. We show you the 1080p and 720p resolutions and test out the auto focus and put it in various lighting situations.
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00:00 - Razer Kiyo X
00:15 - Small Ring Light Test 1080p 30FPS
00:38 - Small Ring Light Test 720p 60FPS
00:52 - Natural Light Test
01:05 - No Light Test
01:15 - Focus Test
01:29 - Text Test
01:38 - Dual Light Test
01:51 - 1080p vs 720p Side By Side
02:01 - Green Screen Removal
02:10 - Microphone Test
02:16 - Blur Issue and Razer Synapse
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Thank you for getting to the point right away. This is the way YT videos should be.
Thank you buddy, really appreciate the kind words and that you took the time to comment. Wishing you the very best :)
I checked this video out recently, and was hopefully looking for some answers. I don't have the Kiyo X, but I have the pro model, and it doesn't let me adjust focus at all. I can't manual focus it, and autofocus doesn't do anything, so I was wondering what I should do about that. -Thanks!
Hello buddy, I hope you're well. If you're using OBS then it should allow you to go into the options for the webcam there and disable the auto-focus. There should also be an option in the Razer Synapse software to disable it too. If you go to our review on the Razer Kiyo Pro here - kzhead.info/sun/mbKfeJqfiqx5g6M/bejne.html Go to 1:42 into the video and you should be able to see the options to disable the autofocus. If it's still not working, then I would reach out to Razer support and see if they can help at all or return the webcam for a refund or replacement.
Hi, i know this is an old video but my kiyo is blurry snd one tried both obs and razer synapse settings but nothing helps, any suggestions?
Hello Wrld Cyan, sorry to hear you're having issues with your Kiyo. The first thing I would do is wipe over the lens with a microfibre cloth just to make sure there's not anything like fingerprints on there which is throwing your focus out. When you're in OBS, if you double click on your webcam source and then go to configure video then go to camera control. You should be able to manually configure the focus in there. Try moving the slider around to see if you can get it into focus at all. Hopefully one of those methods may get it going, if not then I would look at sending the webcam back if it's still in warranty to either get a refund or replacement. Hope this helps.
Fantastic review, sir. You've convinced me that the Razer Kiyo X is NOT for me, especially at the price being requested for it. 😉
It does produce a good picture but that auto focus is really annoying :D
@@Andyhhhdx You're right, sir, but the audio also leaves a lot to be desired. 😉
@@micksmixxx Yeah there's cheaper webcams which have much better audio than this. The Aukey one and Creative Live Cam Sync V2 and two I can think of off the top of my head :)
@@Andyhhhdx Thank you for your input, but I'm not actually 'in the market' for a webcam at the moment. I simply enjoy watching the reviews that you produce as you seem to be a honest sort of guy who gives both the positive and negative aspects of anything you do review.
What are some better alternative webcams please with little to no motion blur if moving hands, not grainy, under $110. Clear picture even at full screen on monitor. My Logitech C525 (old) is grainy and not so great at full screen playback but it is old and 720p at 30fps, HZ 50 or 60 made no difference. OBS made no difference. Just for making family video recordings, skype? Thank YOU
Hello buddy :) I hope you're well. If you're looking to remove as much motion blue as possible then I would recommend a webcam with 60 frames per second. I would maybe check out the Razer Kiyo Pro which is showing up as $79.99 at the moment - geni.us/Nz678RV (Amazon commissions paid) We have a review of it here - kzhead.info/sun/mbKfeJqfiqx5g6M/bejne.html When we reviewed it, the autofocus was very sensitive on it. They may have released a more up-to-date firmware for it now to make it react better. But you can always disable this in OBS to prevent it focus hunting. I hope this helps.
I'm having a problem with my kiyo that I cannot find anywhere about it. The lighting on my face is "overexposed" (idk if this is the right word but imagine as if my face was the sun )whenever its natural light ( with the ring light on or off) and when I only have my room's light on and my pc on the left side of my desk. The light on my pc makes my face on the left side "overexposed". The only way to fix it is to cover my pc with a black towel and ONLY have the room's light on ( or the ring light on the least bright). Sometimes I wish I could use the natural light cuz it's morning or afternoon, but I can't cuz it always does that and idk what to do, I've installed the razer kiyo firmware update, I've uninstalled the device and still nothing. The settings are default and even if i put the brightness or contrast to the lowest my face still "blows up" in the camera. Anyone been through that or know how to fix it? I'm desperate
Hello there :) I hope you're well. Sorry to hear you're having issues with the Kiyo. Do you use OBS Studio at all? In OBS, you can put a video capture device source as your webcam and you can double click on it. From there you can click on configure video. Click on camera control and you can untick the box for exposure and this should give you a much better picture. I recommend checking out this video we made as it will show you how to add your webcam as a source in OBS. It's also useful if you want to use your camera in other software like Zoom or Teams etc - kzhead.info/sun/m7Gke9eZgKaraI0/bejne.html Let us know how you get on and feel free to get in touch if you need further help.
Can someone tell me why no camera when I use streamyard, I have checked all the settings it worked just once and never again, I checked the compatability and it's all well. 😢
Hi i have a problem when i try to install the razer kiyo drivers they do not detect the razer kiyo at all do you know what can i do? i will thank you if u answer
and also the synapse 3 detect for a few seconds the cam and then don´t
@@elyobix2 Hello buddy, I hope you're well (apart from having a webcam that's not working). Drivers was never an issue for me personally, but what I would try is moving it to a different USB port, so if you've got it connected to the front of your case, then try it in a port in the back (make sure it's not plugged into a USB extension hub). Also, if it's currently plugged into a USB 3 port, then try it in a USB 2.0 port (if you have one) and see if that gets it detected. I would also completely uninstalled Razer Synapse then make sure you restart your computer and reinstall it and see if that helps at all. Let us know if any of this helps you out.
Hey, my comment disappeared. Great review and tips as always.
Thank you, I think your previous comment has shown for me. Although I do have problems with loads of comments disappearing. I can usually see part of the comment on my phone but if I press it then it leads to nowhere.
hi is this compatible with the ManyCam app?ty
Hello there, I hope you're well :) I'm not familiar with ManyCam so I'm unsure. I imagine if you're using the software on a computer and it allows you to add any other webcam then I can't see why it wouldn't work on the Razer Kiyo X
Cool video! What would you recommend for zoom calls under $50? Planning to use built in mic
Hello there ProdigyMan88, thank you for the kind words. for under $50, I would be looking at either the Emeet C960, the Creative Live! Cam Sync V2 or the Creative Live! Cam Sync V3. The Emeet has a good microphone for webcam standards, but the Creative Live! Cam can have some software installed which can remove background noise coming in through the microphone. You will need to have a play around with manual settings to get the best out of the webcams (I would recommend doing this for any webcam). The V3 comes with a button on top where you can zoom in too which you don't need any additional software to use (It doesn't work in OBS for some reason) Here's how they look: Emeet C960 - kzhead.info/sun/ZbmwXad6m6Slnnk/bejne.html Creative Live! Cam Sync V2 - kzhead.info/sun/nNqPYLKpaHaelGw/bejne.html Creative Live! Cam Sync V3 - kzhead.info/sun/ibWgoc-xmYecfpE/bejne.html The Razer Kiyo X is good too, but you will need to disable the auto focus on it. Hope this helps.
@@Andyhhhdx awesome, appreciate your recommendation! How would you rank their mics?
@@ProdigyMan88 It will depend on how much background noise you have. If you have no background noise then the Emeet C960 does very well, if you do have noise then the Creative ones will be the better choice. We've just done a live stream on Amazon Live and we showed both the V2 and V3 on there and showed what it's like with the noise filter enabled and disabled on them, you can find it here - www.amazon.com/live/channel/efdf654d-6040-48c9-817a-0c1b63d501a9
Oh that autofocus.. my poor head 😩 great video though!
lol, yes that auto focus has a bit of a mind of its own. Thank you so much for checking it out and taking the time to leave a comment. Have yourself a great weekend.
@@Andyhhhdx no problem, you have a great weekend too! ☺️
Hello! How do you change between 1080p and 720p?
Hello there buddy, I hope you're well :) I change the resolution rates in OBS. So I double-click on the webcam source, and the resolution drop-down is in there for you to select between 1080p and 720p. I hope this helps.
In razer synapse i cant find where i can change resolution.?? When i start the app only thing I have on the left side of the screen is camera with auto focus and preview. Hdr and fow r not there, what can i do?
Hello CryTom, I hope you're well buddy. I don't have the webcam or Razer Synapse software installed any more so I can't load it up and have a play around with it unfortunately. I was changing the resolution by using OBS which I didn't have any issues with. Which software are you looking at using your webcam with? Because what you could do, is change the resolution in OBS and then click on start virtual cam and this will allow you to use whatever resolution (and filters) you have on your webcam in OBS into any other software like Discord, Zoom etc.
@@Andyhhhdx, thanks bro. That worked for me... Have a nice day!!
@@crytom8889 Awesome, glad it's helped you out buddy :)
Great review and tips as always. I have a question - why are you so awesome?
I'm trying to catch up with you in the awesome stakes but i'm a long way away :D
@@Andyhhhdx You are demonstrating amazing humility.
@@MarriedManWoodworking lol, cheers man. Is everything going well with yourself?
@@Andyhhhdx Yes, I am blessed more than I deserve.
@@MarriedManWoodworking I think you deserve the blessings you're currently getting :)
i’m going straight schizophrenic trying to get the camera from 720p to 1080p, whenever i try to do it in obs and set it to virtual camera at 1080p it just won’t work, can’t get virtual cam to show up in discord
Hello buddy, I hope you're well, apart from your webcam being a nightmare :) It's not an issue i've come across myself personally. The firs thing I would try is double check there isn't a firmware update for the webcam in your Razer Synapse software. I would then try plugging it into a different USB port, so if you've currently got it plugged into the front of your computer, then plug it into the back. Don't use it in a USB extension hub. Let us know if either of those helps at all.
u need to uncheck the Low light compensation for 60fps 🗿
Thank you :)
king
Are u from Australia?
I'm not. I'm from the UK :) You're not the first person to think I'm Australian though
@@Andyhhhdx ok😗
Please help me fix blurry view of myself on the webcam?
Hello there, I hope you're well :) First thing I would check is that there isn't a plastic sticker on the front of the lens of the webcam which is usually on there when you buy a new camera. If it is, peel it off and hopefully that will sort things. I would recommend installing something like OBS or the Razer Synapse software as there is an option in there for the auto focus. You can try disabling the auto focus and then using the slider to change the focus manually and see if this gets things more clear for you.
Great voice, funny review.
Thank you buddy, glad you enjoyed it :)
Thanks for the review ! I wanted to buy it, but i won't, quality is low compared to other webcams in similar price range.
Thank you for checking the review out. I think the quality is pretty good when sitting directly infront with some ring lights, but that auto focus is a bit of a nightmare
@@Andyhhhdx I finally bought it after a promo on, and it's quite good ! More than I expected. For stream it's perfect for the price (about 40€ here in France).
@@DeidaArt That's a really good price. Glad you're enjoying it and it's better than you were expecting.
I'm hoping this isn't a bad omen for mine
I hope it's not too :)
Good video
Thank you as always. Hope you're ok?
Sorry that I haven’t replied but yeah I am ok
I haven’t been using this account I have been using my new account mrwhosetheboy
@@TheClassicGameBoy01 It's ok :D
Thanks
Yam from the black country?
lol, I certainly am. Trying to work on the accent so it doesn't give the game away, it seems that I'm failing though
@@Andyhhhdx there isn't mate it's the same for me lol
@@glennyates2619 I still make a lot of mistakes and say stuff like "it wor very gud woz it" Just checked out your channel and can see you got a couple of guitar covers on there, it seems you have good taste in music :)
You listening to dnb?
Nah, Beethoven 5th Symphony :)
I think this is the worst camera. Is not recognized by streamlabs/razer synapse. Works when she wants... What should i do?
Hello Paine, hope you're well buddy. I would look at getting the webcam returned for a refund if you're having issues with it not working all the time. I would also try it in a USB 2.0 port rather than a USB 3.0 and just see if that helps at all.
I just spoked with amazon seller and they told to speak with razer support. :)))
@@dAlywow Hello :) If you bought it from Amazon recently then there should be an option in your order page to begin a return for it. You can reach out to Razer and ask them if they have any ideas, but as far as I'm aware, if the webcam isn't working properly, then it should either be replaced or refunded by Amazon :)
@@Andyhhhdx I did that, they will collect it from and refund me. Can you suggest me a good camera?
@@dAlywow That's great news that you're able to return it. How much budget do you have available for a webcam? If you're looking for something around the same price as the Razer Kiyo X then our friend Low Dough Tech did a review on the Nexigo N660P and it looks amazingly good for the price. You can find the video here - kzhead.info/sun/a96toreea6duoaM/bejne.html We do have a webcam vs webcam playlist on our channel which you can find here - kzhead.info/channel/PLyVFypHOooVUxwavGd0QCOewaphTRHtLW.html This should help you decide on a webcam as we've quite a few of these side by side videos. I like the image quality you get from the Razer Kiyo Pro, but if you're having issues with the Razer Kiyo X, then it may be worth giving that one a miss :) I hope this helps