Razer Kiyo Pro Review
The Razer Kiyo attemps to solve a long-running problem with webcams: getting good low-light video with a built-in ring light. A good attempt, but with Razer’s second shot at a webcam, it’s become clear that an on-camera light isn't the answer. The $199.99 Razer Kiyo Pro is twice as expensive as the Kiyo and doesn’t have a built-in light at all, but it ends up being a far better webcam for it. A better low-light sensor combined with strong auto exposure and quality noise reduction mean the camera can capture your face clearly even when it’s only lit up by your monitor, and its microphones are significantly improved over the Kiyo’s muffled mics. It’s pricey for a webcam, but earns its keep, and our Editors' Choice badge for its excellent all-around performance.Round, But No Ring Light The Kiyo Pro looks like a wide-angle digital camera lens, a fat black cylinder with a ridged segment that seems like it would control zoom or focus (it doesn’t; it’s just a design choice). The ring lig...
The Razer Kiyo Pro is an excellent jack-of-all-trades webcam, one that impresses with clear audio and very good video, even in low light.
Sharp video for 1080p; Good exposure even in low light; Crisp, clear microphone
Expensive; Bloated Razer software