Razer - Kiyo
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Based on 1 year's data from Jan 25, 2026 How it works
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"the 8:7 aspect ratio and 5.3k. That gives me much more freedom when reframing shots."
"Nice crisp clear 4K especially if you keep your streams and upload them to YT later."
"reads all plates."
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"never deflates"
"Also pitched it on bare rock using rocks to hold the stakes on a decently breezy night and it was pretty bombproof."
"the nearly 8 yr old tent is still going strong (handed down to my sister)"
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"the white one is on sale on Amazon for about $350 which is a steal"
"I'm on my second one in 7 years"
"I would say that the investment was more than worthwhile."
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"The insta360 acepro is king of the night dives. Especially if your gonna do any UV light shots or do the Turks and Caicos glow worms."
"Update 2: PureVideo mode 8K is the way to go for indoor medium to low light. Definitely low sharpness for every lighting level for me going forward."
"it absolutely destroys GoPro in low light. ... If you plan to record at night, Ace Pro/Ace Pro 2 is the way."
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"comes with a ring light and light matters so much with tracking"
"My first camera was a razer kiyo which had a ring light built in -was very useful."
"The LED ring definitely makes a difference."
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"The price difference is too much for how little the sound difference is."
"costs $450 less than what I paid for the S6 ... it is very hard for me to justify any of the higher tier models."
"Its sorta tied with jbl boombox but because of the huge price difference, skullcandy takes the cake! ... huge price difference"
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"Bought a Razer Kiyo after seeing it here and a few other places as working. It does not, I just get a white screen. ... Yes, it's the standard Razer Kiyo with the ring light. I updated the firmware to the latest version and still had the same problem. ... Possible it's defective--when I would press the B button to back out of the Test USB Camera screen, no inputs would work on the controller until I unplugged the camera from the USB port (tried both the dock's USB-A and the console's USB-C, same thing). ... System recognized a camera had been plugged in, and the microphone does work under the Audio menu. Camera works fine when I plug it in to my PC. ... I don't understand either. I returned it and got the Switch 2 official camera instead, which works just fine. Best guess is a compatibility issue with the Kiyo 2.3.x firmware (was out of the box with version 2.3.0 and I updated to v2.3.2_r2 when it didn't work) and the current Switch 2 system software (20.3.0)."
"Original Logitech Brio 4k - does not work. ... Tried USB-A ports on the dock and USB-C port on the top (with a 5gbps USB-C 3.x cable). Neither is happy."
"Dang, I have the exact same model and it’s not working for me. I’m on the latest firmware (2.9 iirc) ... Interesting that you need to downgrade the firmware ... Yeah another user reported their BRIO was working on version 1 firmware. Took me some time to find a copy of version 1 firmware and hoping we can see a later version of v1 firmware"
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"It just stopped working after a month. ... I've got a replacement unit which also suddenly stopped working after a year."
"Razer replaced it with one that doesn't work AT ALL (as in the aperture blades don't even open!)"
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"It just stopped working after a month. ... I've got a replacement unit which also suddenly stopped working after a year."
"Razer replaced it with one that doesn't work AT ALL (as in the aperture blades don't even open!)"
"It's still within the warranty period, but Razer will not fix it or replace it. ... Razer has acknowledged that my camera is defective and still refused to replace or repair it (I've only had it for a few months)."
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"The one I received could not focus."
ankorus 1.0Bought a Razer Kiyo after seeing it here and a few other places as working. It does not, I just get a white screen.
Yes, it's the standard Razer Kiyo with the ring light. I updated the firmware to the latest version and still had the same problem. Possible it's defective--when I would press the B button to back out of the Test USB Camera screen, no inputs would work on the controller until I unplugged the camera from the USB port (tried both the dock's USB-A and the console's USB-C, same thing). System recognized a camera had been plugged in, and the microphone does work under the Audio menu. Camera works fine when I plug it in to my PC.
I don't understand either. I returned it and got the Switch 2 official camera instead, which works just fine. Best guess is a compatibility issue with the Kiyo 2.3.x firmware (was out of the box with version 2.3.0 and I updated to v2.3.2\_r2 when it didn't work) and the current Switch 2 system software (20.3.0). Would like to hear anyone who has a working Kiyo to chime in and verify. Would really like to use a better quality camera, but if system/firmware updates can break the compatibility, the official one seems the safest bet. Oh well.
AshCreDas 1.0Elgato Facecam Neo, Razer Kiyo, if you want a built-in light or Logitech c920 series. Take your pick, all for less $100 usd typically
beefstewdudeguy 1.0Razer Kiyo is $60, it’s what I use
djhyte 1.0I started with Razer Kiyo and then got a C920 Pro HD.
drjmcb 1.0I ran the kiyo for about two years. I think it's a fine camera. I'd take the savings and buy some cheap led light boxes and a desk mount for them because extra light will help with webcam clarity and despite the ring light being there it isn't really that powerful. I actually still use the webcam almost daily as I mounted it on my wall and pointed it at my cat perch and it's lasted about 5 years My upgrade as a relatively cheap/poor hobbist has been the a5000 but that was roughly 300$ before the capture card. Old Cellphones work great with a program like Irun Webcam. I use my current cellphone as an additional camera for things like showing people my cannabis garden.
Elise2002 1.0I bought the Kiyo webcam expecting a high quality camera. The one I received could not focus. Razer replaced it with one that doesn't work AT ALL (as in the aperture blades don't even open!). It's still within the warranty period, but Razer will not fix it or replace it. I need a new webcam and want the best one on the market. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
I'm sure there are good ones, but Razer has acknowledged that my camera is defective and still refused to replace or repair it (I've only had it for a few months). In my experience, Logitech stands by their products in a way that Razer does not.
I_AM_MOONCAT 1.0Anyone else open this thread to figure out what the Misc Razor has to do with FOIP? 😂 Even though I OWN a Razer Kiyo (not pro), my brain short circuited seeing the title. Anyways... I almost never use FOIP features, so I don't know if I can speak to your question. It's a different camera version anyways. A short search tells me the pro version has significantly better low-light performance, so that bodes well. What I CAN say, is I've had my Kiyo for 5 years and haven't had any problems with it. Usually that cam ends up getting used pointed at a monitor screen for video feedback loops doing VJ visuals
Joshisntdeadyet 1.0I got the razor kiyo at Walmart for $50 clearance. Check there first if it’s available as I can stream up to 1080p 30-60fps
Keke_Deaky 1.0I recommend the Razer Kiyo, comes with a ring light and light matters so much with tracking. Also what program do you use? If it’s VNyan you really wanna mess with your tracking layers. Side note, if it’s in the budget, I suggest an iPhone for tracking unless you are sold on hand tracking in which case yeah webcam makes more sense
KILLOSTROS 1.0I recently got the Razer Kiyo for about $100 So far, very happy
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