We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Razer Kiyo

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
4.1
based on all reviews
User ratings:
58
3.9 out of 5
58 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
3 %
Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
26
  1. See more
4.1 out of 5
19 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
5 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • exposure is nicely balanced in these lighting conditions
  • very intuitive and easy to use
  • low-light video performance is admirable

Cons

  • sometimes fail to autofocus at all
  • come with a tripod
  • seem to be a way to force these settings outside of capture software specifically

Key specs

  • USB
  • 4 Mpx
  • 30 fps
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 2688, 1520 px
  • yes
  • yes

Compare technical data of the product to its category

Razer

Razer Kiyo - Pros & Cons

Razer Kiyo

Pros

  • exposure is nicely balanced in these lighting conditions
  • very intuitive and easy to use
  • low-light video performance is admirable
  • looks sharp and high quality at 1080p
  • low-light handling
  • sharp image quality
  • and solid construction
  • It can also snap good quality still shots
  • impressive color accuracy in natural light and a pleasingly detailed image
  • smart design easy to use
  • Colors are bright and vibrant and the auto-focus

Cons

  • sometimes fail to autofocus at all
  • come with a tripod
  • seem to be a way to force these settings outside of capture software specifically
  • It symobilizes a website link url
  • the cable is firmly attached to the webcam
  • streamers will prefer a standalone microphone or headset
  • stream smoothed out when I downgraded to 720p at 30 fps
  • Webcams tend to look quite boring
  • caused the webcam to lose focus for at least a few seconds
  • it lacks the light and doesn't look as interesting
  • disappointing shortfall on an otherwise excellent webcam

Razer Kiyo - Technical Overview

PoorAverageGoodExcellent
IconMegapixel
4 Mpx
Best:
Atlantis Land P015-C148
Megapixel: 20 Mpx
IconMaximum frame rate
30 fps
Best:
Gembird A4-PK-950H-S
Maximum frame rate: 120 fps
IconMaximum video resolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Logitech Brio
Maximum video resolution: 4096 x 2160 px

Razer - Video Reviews (9)

powered byYouTube

Razer Kiyo - Full Specifications

Icon
General
Megapixel4.0 Mpx
Maximum frame rate30.0 fps
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum image resolution2688 x 1520 px
Built-in microphoneyes
Icon
Dimensions
Cable length1.5
Icon
Technical details
Internet connection requiredyes
Video formats supported
  • H.264
  • MPEG
Supported video modes
  • 360p
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Minimum RAM500.0 mB
Minimum illumination10.0 lx
Icon
Design
Colour of productBlack
Mounting typeClip/Stand
Built-in flashyes
Icon
Optics and sensor
Auto focusyes
White balanceAuto
Diagonal field of view81.6 °
Still image resolutions2688x1520
Focus adjustmentAuto
Icon
Connectivity
InterfaceUSB
USByes
USB version2.0
Supported operating systemWindows
Windows operating systems supported
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
UVCno

Razer Kiyo - Q&A

  • Do you have a question about the product?

Razer Kiyo Razer - Editorial Reviews (26)

4.1
Based on 26 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo review
TopTenReviews logo
TopTenReviews
Published: 18.05.2022
Razer Kiyo review
4.0

The Razer Kiyo is an ideal webcam for gamers that want decent quality and a built-in light for use in all conditions.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Webcam Review
Gadget Review logo
Gadget Review
Published: 01.02.2021
Razer Kiyo Webcam Review
4.9

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Razer Kiyo WebcamType, Lens, Size & WeightResolution & DisplayTripod & Image StabilityOptical Zoom, Microphone, Audio & StorageValueRazer Kiyo Webcam Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.8Expert RatingIf you are searching for a reliable webcam, look no further than the Razer Kiyo Webcam. Here’s why: it comes built with just about every feature you need to get your face on a camera, in a clear and focused manner. High quality 1080p resolution? Check. Mic? Check. Lighting? […]

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo X Review – Stream of Smoothness
GamerBraves logo
GamerBraves
Published: 21.01.2022
Razer Kiyo X Review – Stream of Smoothness

Razer is no stranger to anything gaming-related. With the introduction of the Razer Kiyo X webcam, it's time to review

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo X Review - Good Quality, Even Greater Value – Pokde.Net
Pokde.Net logo
Pokde.Net
Published: 30.12.2021
Razer Kiyo X Review - Good Quality, Even Greater Value – Pokde.Net
4.0

Looking for a new webcam for livestreams, video calls, and more? Check out our Razer Kiyo X review and see if this is the one for you.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Pro webcam review
Tom's Guide logo
Tom's Guide
Published: 14.03.2021
Razer Kiyo Pro webcam review
4.5

The Razer Kiyo Pro webcam is pricey but worth it if you’re serious about streaming.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Webcam Review
The Outerhaven logo
The Outerhaven
Published: 01.11.2017
Razer Kiyo Webcam Review
4.5

Post something here!!!!!!!

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo webcam review – One ring light to rule them all
Critical Hit logo
Critical Hit
Published: 05.02.2018
Razer Kiyo webcam review – One ring light to rule them all
3.8

If you’re looking for a webcam with an easy, built-in lighting solution and want 720p60fps 720p60fps streaming on the go, then the Kiyo is a good bet. Just remember to turn the autofocus off.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Camera and Seirēn Elite Microphone review
GAMING TREND logo
GAMING TREND
Published: 21.08.2019
Razer Kiyo Camera and Seirēn Elite Microphone review

I’m sitting at an overpriced crab boil place as multiple TVs blare from every wall when I realize that we’ve reached a level of parity — on half of the TVs is some sportsball thing, and the other half are broadcasting the Apex Legends World Championships. Amazingly, this isn’t happening in some place like Los

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Review: A Webcam Game Changer
LaptopMag logo
LaptopMag
Published: 20.10.2017
Razer Kiyo Review: A Webcam Game Changer
4.5

The Razer Kiyo is a streaming-focused webcam that takes sharp, vivid video and provides its own lighting in a great design.

Razer Kiyo Review - Razer Kiyo Professional Game Streaming Webcam
Tech Critter logo
Tech Critter
Published: 26.07.2018
Review - Razer Kiyo Professional Game Streaming Webcam

Game streaming is becoming more mainstream nowadays and we can see a lot more game streamers nowadays compared to the past 3 years. Among the gears required to setup a system for this very purpose, webcam is one of the important equipment needed by these group of people. When it comes to webcam, Logitech has …<p class="read-more"> <a class="" href="https://www.tech-critter.com/razer-kiyo-webcam-review/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Review – Razer Kiyo Professional Game Streaming Webcam</span> Read More »</a></p>

Razer Kiyo Hands-on review - Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera
FutureFive New Zealand logo
FutureFive New Zealand
Published: 06.06.2020
Hands-on review - Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera

We have a look at one of the best broadcast quality webcams available today.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Pro review: One of the best webcams out there
pcworld.com_techhive.com logo
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 08.03.2021
Razer Kiyo Pro review: One of the best webcams out there
4.5

Razer's new webcam improves on the original Kiyo in almost every way and becomes an easy recommendation—if you have the money.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo webcam review: perfect for gaming and streaming
businessinsider.my logo
businessinsider.my
Published: 25.09.2020
Razer Kiyo webcam review: perfect for gaming and streaming

The Razer Kiyo webcam is ideal for gaming and broadcasting, with its own ring light and impressive image quality. Here's our full review.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Pro review: A competent but expensive webcam
hardwarezone.com.sg logo
hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 08.10.2021
Razer Kiyo Pro review: A competent but expensive webcam
3.5

At S$300, is this the webcam to rule them all? Let's find out.

Razer Kiyo Razer Kiyo Pro review
TechRadar logo
TechRadar
Published: 23.02.2021
Razer Kiyo Pro review
4.5

The ultimate streaming hardware for 2021 (and beyond)

Often compared with Razer Kiyo

Other Webcams