Razer - Kiyo Pro Ultra

Razer Kiyo Pro for $100 or Ultra for $300. These are the best webcams for suboptimal lighting and in general are better than others in their price range.

Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra (4k 30) has a massive sony starvis lens with real bokeh and some good setting options. Use it on riverside, obs and zoom with zero issues

Negative. Not sure how razer's software works on mac but it should be OK

if you can find a deal on one, razer kiyo pro or razer kiyo pro ultra. plug and play, works super well with OBS. Razer software can be annoying but you can uninstall that if you want.

this was an excellent video, I bought the kiyo after watching. the breadth of comparison was extremely helpful. keep up the quality and I'm sure you'll break a huge YT audience after a while. cheers!

Having used the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra, I would strongly advise going with Logitech. The first Kiyo I received could not focus with even the slightest movement in front of it. There is no way to change the aperture to go to f5 6 or f8, so the design of field is extremely narrow and the focus is not fast enough for that aperture. I RMAd it and the second one they sent does not work AT ALL (the aperture blades are locked closed). Razer refused to replace it even though it is very clearly defective. I've never had any issues with Logitech.

I had the same issue, was using a sony a7iii but switched to the razer kiyo pro ultra. As for the remote some use a gimbal

I haven't used many, so I can't really comment. I've generally been happy with my Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra, though I wish it had better autofocus.

Post was too long, had to split it. **Best Cameras** Pretty sure the best camera you can get would be some sort of high end DSLR Camera that supports a high frame-rate and can be used as a webcam. I don't have any suggestions there, but if you're looking for the best, start looking in that direction. Another really solid option is using an old cell-phone and hooking it up to your computer. The cameras on those are great, and tend to be way better than needed for a good foip experience. As for my pick... The c922 is just fine, but I'm personally planning on trying the Brio 4k, since it supports 90 fps at 720p with the fov adjustments. It can be picked up for like $60-70 on ebay used. The MX Brio or the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra is what I would go with if I intended to play in a low light setting due to supporting 60 fps and having very large sensors. (They're a lot more expensive though.)

**Tested and working:** EMEET Piko+ **Tested, does not work:** EMEET SmartCam S800 4K Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra Insta360 Link 2C Insta360 Link Logitech Streamcam

Yeah as nice as a dslr would be for this if I’m using it strictly as a webcam I’d much prefer to have razers softward to control it and have it just work when I open OBS

Depending on your use-case either could work for you. The Pro Ultra will very likely have much better visual clarity and low light performance if that's something you need since the sensor is noticeably larger. 1/1.2” Sony STARVIS 2 for the Pro Ultra, vs 1/2.8” Sony STARVIS for the v2 (note that the smaller number 1.2 actually corresponds to a larger sensor, which directly results in a brighter and sharper picture with far less graininess, especially when the lighting isn't perfect) From what I see, the Kiyo v2 tries to bridge the gap with AI. They say they partnered with Reincubate Camo Studio. presumably that would be integrated into synapse or they'll give you a license for the software. We'll have to wait for actual reviews to see how well that performs, but either way the 'raw' data from the camera will still be better with the Pro Ultra.

Hi everyone, I’ve been looking into webcams lately and honestly spent way too much time testing, researching, and also reading through this and other subs. Figured I should make a list at this point. Hope it saves someone else the time : ). I personally went for the [**OBSBOT Meet 2 - $129**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK) as an all rounder. I know that no list ever matches everyone's opinion so don't come for me, and instead let me know what you're using and your thoughts. Also note: some of these can be overkill for home office but I still added them in case budget is not a topic for some of you. **Best Budget Webcams 2025 (< $50)** * [**Logitech Brio 101**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BXGFFSL1)\-**$36**\- 1080p webcam with natural image, narrower FOV, great low-light performance, and a surprisingly decent in-built microphone. * [**Anker PowerConf C200**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B09MFMTMPD)\-**$49**\- 2K resolution, wide field of view, sharp picture for the price. * [**EMEET NOVA 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CY2C7H6S)\-**$57**\- 4K webcam, but requires software to tune image quality cuz it's kinda flat out of the box. * [**EMEET C960 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CJHZ92P6)\-**$45**\- Affordable 4K webcam, but also needs software adjustments to look its best, autofocus can be a bit inconsistent. Best out of this range:[**Logitech Brio 101**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BXGFFSL1) **Best Webcams Under $100 (Mid-Tier)** * [**EMEET S600 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CYQ5P6T7)\-**$59**\- Sharp 4K video and reliable autofocus, one of the strongest options under $100. * [**OBSBOT Meet SE**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0DQ196WLW)\-**$69**\- 1080p at 100 fps, consistent autofocus on objects (a bit slower), smooth for face tracking tho. * [**EMEET Piko+**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0DZ6RZFXZ)\-**$89**\- 4K with dual lenses for super fast autofocus but lacks a monitor stand. * **Logitech C920x Pro**\-**$60**\- 1080p, classic webcam for streaming and video calls, clear image and natural colors, dual microphones for stereo sound, reliable autofocus, solid low-light performance. Best out of this range: [**EMEET S600 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CYQ5P6T7) **Best Webcams Under $150 (Upper Mid-Tier)** * [**OBSBOT Meet 2**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK)\-**$129**\- 4K webcam, highly rated for image quality and excellent value-to-performance ratio. * [**Logitech Brio 4K / Brio Pro X (2017)**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B09NBWWP79)\-**$149**\- 4K, decent autofocus, still popular * [**Elgato Facecam MK.2**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CW1S7XP5)\-**$117**\- 1080p webcam, not amazing out of the box but can be tuned for better results. It does not have an in-built microphone * [**Insta360 Link 2C**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0DDTGY8FG)\-**$149**\- 4K webcam, strong performance, more expensive than OBSBOT Meet 2. Best out of this range:[**OBSBOT Meet 2**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK) **Best High-End Webcams 2025 (< $300)** * [**Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BFJ4CRKD)\-**$179**\- Logitech’s premium flagship 4K webcam with improved clarity. * [**Elgato Facecam Pro**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BJL7Q3SR) \-**$299**\- 4K at 60 fps, smooth video but no built-in microphone. Also can be overkill for home office. * [**Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CT6FFK4R)\-**$410**\- This camera is the closest to DLSR camera, excellent optics, crisp 4K video. Autofocus is a bit slower, Mac users need 3rd-party software. Overkill for home office Best out of this range:[**Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CT6FFK4R) **Overall Best Webcams 2025 (Personal Picks)** * The best webcam overall for most people:[**OBSBOT Meet 2 - $129**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK) * The best high-end webcam:[**Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K - $300**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CT6FFK4R) **(This is an overkill for home office)**

True, tbh the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra is the closest one out of them to a DLSR camera, but easier to setup so it depends on the user imo. Also yep agree, I've got the C922 there

The best webcam overall for most people will be: OBSBOT Meet 2 - $129. If money is no question then Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K - $300. I went for the razer one

I don't understand the hate for the Facecam Pro in this thread. I got it as soon as it was available and always found it really really good, even when lighting isn't the best as long as you set it up correctly. And I mean close mirrorless quality, especially to the untrained eye. I'm sure people will laugh at that, but I'm serious. I do use a mirrorless over the Pro because I have one and it was way more expensive, so I should get my money out of it. I point the Pro at my cat bed. But I would have zero problem going back to using the Pro as my main cam because the quality is so good. It's just not as versatile, but that isn't really a big downside for most streamers as they're just sitting in one place with mostly static lighting. And for people who say it's bad and has never been worth it, I do wonder what you think has the same quality for the same price? I personally think the Kiro 4k looks a bit better out of the box, but not once both are properly set up. I haven't personally tried any of the tracking webcams, but I have almost every other one, and the Facecam Pro looks better than all of them. *Edit* I should note, I think the Facecam 2 looks about as good when it comes to color accuracy and such at a much lower price. That would definitely be my recommendation for anyone who doesn't stream at 4k. But if you want a 4k camera and don't want to go the professional camera route, the Pro is the way to go imo.

Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra doesn't work on Switch 2, it doesn't recognize there's anything plugged in. Camera running latest firmware update, tried USB-A and USB-C cords, I even tried to change the camera to 1080p 60fps (through Razer Synapse software) with no luck on either.

I just made a video about this exact topic and tested basically all the cameras you mentioned. I was pretty impressed with the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K, but it does have some autofocus quirks. If your main issue with your Eos R is the amount of space it takes up, then I’d just recommend getting a monitor arm and then add some clamps with a 1/4” mount. That’s how I mounted my Sony ZV-E10 and it works well. If you’re curious, here’s the video. Hopefully it helps! https://youtu.be/R0Lsrv8oOOk

I was in exactly the same boat as you and struggled getting a convincing recommendation. After lots of testing, I’d probably recommend the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra if you’re really looking for the best image quality and you can put up with some quirks (the auto focus is a bit annoying; I just have it manually set). The OBSBOT Meet 2 was also pretty impressive to me. If you’re curious, I made a video that covers all my webcam testing: https://youtu.be/R0Lsrv8oOOk

Hello mate, not sure on the choice, that’s down to you… Word of warning. The Razer software is just as bad as everyone says. I use a Kiyo Pro and it’s exceptionally prone to crashing, random black screens and generally being very painful to use. Looks amazing and 1080p60, decent wide angle but couldn’t recommend it on the basis of the software and crashes. It’s often a miracle of synapse recognises it (even after a million updates). Good luck!

https://www.razer.com/ca-en/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo?srsltid=AfmBOoql0ES1W7gtheiNxwOEvdCjewZVcZccgi4_vPd8nu8CLuJYHggz Mostly because it was fairly inexpensive and has its own ring light...

Razr Kiyo  It's great. Has a ring light and.mic if needed. Though the mic isn't great.  I use it for meetings and streaming. I got made fun of during the panini for having a 4k camera when everyone else was in pixilated jail at work. 

I use the razr kiyo,  steelseries arctis pro wireless headset, and blue yeti mic. I've never used the kiyo mic, but I do know discord likes to default to it a lot lol.