Razer · Kiyo
Kiyo X
A 1080p USB webcam with autofocus and a foldable, tripod-ready stand.
- Video
- 1080p 30
- Field of view
- 82°
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Connector
- USB-A
What reviewers say
Windows Central and Notebookcheck found the Kiyo X sharper than a typical built-in webcam and liked its flexible stand. They differed on low-light results: Windows Central praised its handling of backlighting, while Notebookcheck saw strong noise and contrast without extra light. Both found the software controls limited; Notebookcheck also heard noise from the microphone.
From windowscentral.com and notebookcheck.com
Specifications
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- Highest resolution
- 1080p (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps
- Highest frame rate
- 60 fps
- Sensor
- 2.1 MP
- Field of view
- 82° diagonal
- Autofocus
- Yes
- HDR
- No
- Sensor
- 2.1 MP sensor; still images up to 1920 × 1080
- Resolutions and frame rates
- 1080p at 30 fps; 720p at 60 fps; 480p and 360p at 30 fps
- Lens
- 82° diagonal field of view
- Focus
- Autofocus or manual focus through Razer Synapse 3
- Image features
- YUY2 uncompressed video at supported modes or MJPEG compressed video; Razer Virtual Ring Light uses the PC screen as a light source, without a built-in lamp
Audio
- Microphones
- 1
- Microphones
- Built-in omnidirectional mono microphone, 16-bit/48 kHz
Connections and software
- Connector
- USB-A
- Connection
- Fixed USB-A cable, USB 2.0; a direct PC connection is recommended
- Works with
- Windows 10 64-bit or later for Razer Synapse; OBS and XSplit supported
- Software
- Razer Synapse 3 offers image presets and brightness, contrast, saturation, white-balance and focus controls
Design
- Privacy shutter
- No
- Mount
- Foldable L-shaped monitor and desk stand with tripod thread; tripod not included
- Privacy
- No physical shutter or cover supplied
- Cable
- 1.5 m braided cable
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- Camera and important product information guide
Pros and cons
Pros
- Records 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps
- Autofocus with manual adjustment through Razer Synapse
- Foldable monitor stand with a tripod thread
Cons
- No built-in ring light or physical privacy cover
- 60 fps is limited to 720p
- Fixed USB-A cable
Closest rivals
Model | Video | Field of view | Autofocus | Connector | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p 60 | 103° | Yes | USB-A | Feb 2021 | |
| 1080p 30 | 78° | Yes | USB-A | Feb 2019 | |
| 1080p 30 | 90° | Yes | USB-C | Sept 2022 |
Sources
- razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-x
- dl.razer.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/KIYOX-00003590-en.pdf
- insider.razer.com/broadcaster-13/kiyo-x-stream-to-your-fullest-30841
- engadget.com/razer-budget-webcam-capture-card-streaming-newbies-kiyo-x-ripsaw-x…
- notebookcheck.com/Ausprobiert-Razer-Kiyo-X-FullHD-Webcam-fuer-Einsteiger-Stream…
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