Razer Kiyo Pro Review: Is this the best camera for streaming and video calls?
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With 1080p 60fps, HDR, adjustable FOV, and great low-light performance is the Razer Kiyo Pro the best camera for streaming and productivity?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Out of the box and design
1:18 Mounting options
1:45 USB-C port
2:14 Image specs
3:50 How does it handle bad light?
5:59 Adjusting the camera in Synapse
8:50 Focus
9:22 More image adjustments
10:38 Adjusting the camera in OBS
11:55 Clearone Unite 10 low light comparison
12:39 Final thoughts
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Great review - been using one for a few weeks for mostly work video calls and I’ve been thrilled with the image quality. I have it on on a Joby which works really well for getting a nice height depending on chairs, where the laptop is, etc.
Great review, keep up the good work man
Great video Jordan. Your videos contain excellent production value and your reviews/opinions bring up very helpful information, as always!
Thanks for the thorough review. Great job.
Just grabbed one can't wait!!!
I bought one of these. So far so good.
Thank you for this. Helped me make a decision
The Amazon link redirects to Brio, is that Okay? :P
You said in the video that the auto focus is good, but in your own video and others I've seen for this product, any slight movement will cause the camera to start hunting for focus. Using manual focus seems to be the way to go.
Maybe hes using the old software with the autofocus problem.
@@serrael-182 are u saying that the new software got improvements?
@@JoonKimDMD Yes its not great but for normal videochat very useable.
Great review! Helped me make a choice in getting it. Keep up the good work.
How is it two years later?
Nice Information vid. Wonder will the camera still be able to work @1080p 60fps on macos Monterey without the razer software?
just bumped into this video and I noticed your Seiren X having that long rod. May i know what you call that? Im very interested in purchasing one. Thanks!
Nice and cool review. Do it work with MacBook?
Does hdr work while in obs? (Although I guess since I just saw you adjust it while in obs 30 seconds after I commented... I guess that's a yes)
Is there a mic? Didn’t hear a mention
Hi. I saw that the Razer software do not work on Mac. How then to access the controls of this camera ? Thanks
Thanks for this really helped as I'm using it on my mac but also have access to a Windows laptop and OBS on mac. Hopefully they bring out a mac version of the software soon
was hesitant at first due to my experience of razer having poor durability. As to my surprise this kiyo pro actually is very sturdy and its heavy, also the cam quality really sealed the deal in for me. 10/10
Returned my Avermedia 513 (Also $200) for this and right away I was 100% happier with the Kiyo pro even with out of the box settings. IF you are trying to decide between the 513 and the K-Pro...get the K-Pro its not even a fair fight.
Hi Austin, any thoughts how Kiyo pro compares to the logitech brio 4k? Thank you. I saw both are at the same price range.
where can I download the app to adjust my camera settings for this kiyo pro?
Is there a way to mirror/flip horizontally the webcam output?
What's the camera you made the video with?
Hey what camera did you use to shoot this video?
Does anyone knows which whats the brand/model he is using on the desk?
How do I get HDR to work on my MacBook with Big Sur?
Brilliant video. Thank you :)
How is this vs logitech 4k ?
Stoked I just found mine for around 50$ on Amazon! Can’t beat that can’t wait to give it a go
wich camera are you using to record this video?
Interested if this one is good for recording videos and posting later on KZhead etc? 🤔.. Only because i want to have it connected directly to a laptop runing on long life battery instead of having a camcorder setup and all the fuzz with cables, transferring video to PC, plus that kind of setup is way more expensive and i am no professional ..
amazing review
currently is going for 59.99 for cyber Monday would you still recommend this for that price?
Any issues using this on Mac?
This vs the Logitech brio?
Does it come with a built in mic?
Have this cam 90-degree angle ? ^^
I got this camera today, and I am damn well satisfied.
Still happy with it?
@@silvermediastudio Well it kicked the bucket after a year of being used, and it was out of warranty... I loved the camera though.
@@MajorLinkGaming Damn. Any idea what failed?
@@silvermediastudio It just kept freezing randomly on me.
What a great review thank you! Subscribed!
Thank you! My question is what camera are you using to record this video?
Thanks! The Sony a7siii with Sigma 24-70 2.8
Be aware that the settings application for the Kiyo Pro (Razer Synapse 3) is not available on Apple MacOS; thus many of this webcam’s features will not be available.
Hi Freddy. Still not available (July/2022)?
@@TerrinhaVerde Hi, I returned mine, so I don’t know.
@@FreddySnijder-TheOnlyOne thank you. I'm looking for logitech brio 4k, it seems Razer is better but without software working not sure how better would be. Thank you.
Wasn’t surprising to see the price tag, but I really wish this were more affordable. It’s an awesome camera though.
Try the Vitade 960A. Its way sharper and better than my C922.
I ordered one with the Razer ring light
bought mine and I love it. I love everything about it
Does anyone know how to make it work with xbox series x?
why my kiyo pro is lagging / stuttering ,, pls helppp
That feel when you bought a Razer Kiyo 2 weeks ago and a new one comes out...🤦♀️This always happen when I buy something new from Razer ugh☹️
Return it
@@jaspercools Well I bought it from Razer online store and per their policy they only accept refunds if I send it back within 14 days of receiving the product, and the packaging is in original condition (sealed)... I’m way out of the return terms and conditions... 😕
good review, but why are you comparing it to a 2013 macbook pro?
To show the comparison with the common user that have only the built in camera from their laptop?
Wish you would have compared the kiyo pro to the Original Kiyo that I own to see if its worth buying at $199.99. I don't mind spending that amount of money on a new Webcam but I feel that removing the led light from Version 2 was not a great move. Thanks for your review 😊👊
THIS... This is the reason iv been searching kiyo pro reviews for the past hour, but no one is doing the comparison.
@@DARKNINJA1555 yeah, I started to do that immediately after Razer Dropped the video on the new Kiyo Pro. As of right now that textured ring around the Webcam that used to adjust the led for the Kiyo version 1 is there only for design, it doesn't move and you can't adjust the focus with it either and autofocus isn't that great on the pro version. So I really wish someone would do a comparison video on the original kiyo vs the pro version. Looks like I gotta keep looking around lol
how does this webcam compare to the Logitech StreamCam?
It has hdr capabilities and has better color accuracy. The extra $30-40 is definitely worth it in my opinion
The Kiyo pro has been abysmal for me. I was on a video call last night and it was constantly freezing
audio???
Honestly, people should consider the "Iriun Webcam" software on Android. Even if the Razer Kiyo Pro has best-in-class quality over other webcams it can't hold a candle against your phone. The Positives: + Quality is absolutely spectacular + High resolution and high frame rates if your phone supports it (1080p up to 2160p (4K) at 60fps) + All camera characteristics of the phone remain (bokeh, focus, zoom etc.) + Wifi & USB-capable. I recommend using USB since you combine a stable data transfer + charging your phone. To enable USB-mode you setup your phone as a developer... tap 5 times on the Settings > About Phone > "Build Number" and then enable USB-debugging The negatives: - It isn't free, however, neither are webcams. The pro version cost around 5EUR (otherwise you are limited to 5 minutes) - a couple of frames delay - occupies the phone during recording/conversation and it becomes fiddly if somebody texts or calls. Best scenario. If you have an extra android phone laying around, perhaps a good one with a cracked screen but good camera, it's a perfect application. I can highly recommend to try the software.
I don't think this review properly showcased the webcam. We need to see it under ideal circumstances. Proper lighting, 60 fps (video shot in 30), and fuily tweaked. This review made it look like a slightly better laptop webcam.
Compare it to the Logitech BRIO please.
I spent 150€ for the stream Cam Logitech and the image looked like the "budget cam image"... And I bought the logitech mostly because of your review on it..
He should pay you back for the misdirection
Does it not have that light anymore?
No, unfortunately they removed the light which i think is a mistake, the ring that rotates the led on the Original Kiyo Webcam is simply a design on the pro version that does nothing, meaning it's just a design and doesn't move. They could have used that ring to manually adjust the focus on the camera with out having to use the Synapse software. I have the (kiyo Webcam original) and I can't get the Synapse to recognize to camera to make any adjustments at all. To change my camera to 1080P I have to go under camera settings on my windows 7 pro 64bit pc not sure if this is happening because its windows 7 but everything else that I own from razer from the Huntsman Elite keyboard, Mamba Elite mouse, the New headphone stand, the chroma mouse pad and even the Nari ultimate Headphones with the haptic feedback works 100% with the Synapse.
@@joseluisruiz3789 K
aw man I just recently got the kyo 2
Return it
@@jaspercools it was like 3 months ago
Kiyo Pro vs Logitech c920 Pro.
why isn't your video at least 1080/60 instead of 30 fps which you aren't able to convey a proper 60fps example?
Try the 44 dollar Vitade 960A. You would be suprised ;)
Why is the cheap Ankerworks c200 better than this expensive junk in lowlights
The constant autofocus breathing looks truly awful. Might still be a great option with autofocus turned off. Would be a no brained at $129. Thanks for the video... very helpful!
Nice
good
I have a logitech Brio so I think i'm going to have to pass. I wish they had added support for Windows Hello - seems like an odd thing to leave out in 2021
Your voice is peaky.
Brio is way better in dark light. The razer could not match my expectation. And the wide angle is not what I expected...
Gevoyaw
Logitech Brio 4k is still better it seems
Pliiiiiiz
I was actually surprised by the price, i was expecting over $300. Because its literally a camera lense on a webcam!
Not quite as there's no optical zoom, which is a shame.
@@sonicwingnut yea i probably exaggerated a little bit. But it would be cool to have a fully functional camera lense that you could slap on top of your monitor
@@LandonQizilbash I believe someone did this for the C920 - made a custom shell for it with removable optical lenses
@@sonicwingnut who made if? I would like to see it
@@LandonQizilbash a company called Kurokesu makes it - here's a review of the kit. It's quite expensive once you include lenses, although it does look excellent - kzhead.info/sun/atyqp7qOkKiNeJE/bejne.html
Very
The autofocus is horrible.
very
10:33 ,
razer software is worthless. you can't even connect two Kiyo pro cams to your PC because the program always recognizes only 1. after asking Razer does not give home. so for youtuber this cam is nothing.
Man, it's just a webcam. DSLR cameras have powerful chips to handle the huge amount of data that comes to them. Webcams don't. There's not going to be any miracle. A webcam's a webcam, we know what it does. Look at how pitifully it behaves when you dig for the settings, when you try anything but "perfect light in", when you try to make it do what it can't. It's just a webcam. Shoot one scene in 1080p 60fps, shoot one in 4K 30fps, show how it looks, and there you go. Job done. I'm sorry, but this expensive thing is not worth the buck it costs, it's not worth your time and analysis, it's not worth anything more than "I prefer this one rather than the brio" or "I prefer the brio" and saying why. Because it all comes down to that, until we get real cameras shooting proper videos.