Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra

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Kiyo Pro Ultra

Released January 2023

A 4K streaming webcam with a large Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and an integrated privacy shutter.

Video
4K 30
Field of view
82°
Autofocus
Yes
Connector
USB-C

What reviewers say

Tom's Hardware and TechRadar praised the detailed 4K picture, natural background blur and strong low-light results. Both found the camera expensive and large. Tom's Hardware liked the default exposure but criticised Razer Synapse and found autofocus sometimes over-sensitive; TechRadar was more positive about autofocus and image controls.

From tomshardware.com and techradar.com

Video

Highest resolution
4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Highest frame rate
60 fps
Sensor
Type 1/1.2 Sony STARVIS 2
Field of view
82° diagonal
Autofocus
Yes
HDR
Yes
Sensor
8.3 MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX585 sensor, Type 1/1.2, with 2.9 μm pixels
Resolutions and frame rates
4K at 30 fps compressed or 24 fps uncompressed; 1440p at 30 fps; 1080p at 60, 30 or 24 fps; 720p at 60 or 30 fps
Lens
f/1.7 lens with 8.5 mm focal length; 82° field of view without lens-distortion correction or 72° with it
Focus
Autofocus with face tracking; published focus range 10 cm to infinity
Image features
HDR at up to 30 fps; H.264 and MJPEG compressed video or YUY2 and NV12 uncompressed video

Audio

Microphones
2
Microphones
Built-in omnidirectional stereo microphones, 16-bit/48 kHz audio

Connections and software

Connector
USB-C
Connection
USB-C camera connection and supplied USB-C cable; direct USB 3.0 connection recommended for full-resolution video
Software
Razer Synapse offers exposure, zoom, pan, tilt and image controls

Design

Privacy shutter
Yes
Mount
Detachable L-shaped monitor stand with tripod thread
Privacy
Twist-operated built-in shutter and separate removable lens cover
Cable
1.5 m braided USB-C cable
Size
90.2 × 76.8 × 96.2 mm with stand
Colours
Black

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Type 1/1.2 sensor and f/1.7 lens for low-light capture
  • Records 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps
  • Built-in privacy shutter and detachable tripod-ready stand

Cons

  • 4K video is limited to 30 fps
  • Large body can be awkward on a laptop screen
  • Full video quality needs a direct USB 3.0 connection

Closest rivals

Model
VideoField of viewAutofocusConnectorReleased
4K 6090°YesUSB-CNov 2022
4K 3090°YesUSB-CMar 2024
4K 3085.5°YesUSB-CMar 2023

Sources

  1. razer.com/gb-en/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-pro-ultra
  2. razer.com/newsroom
  3. mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6430/~/razer-kiyo-pro-ultra-%7C-rz1…
  4. tomshardware.com/reviews/razer-kiyo-pro-ultra-webcam

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