Razer’s latest offering, the Kiyo Pro Ultra, is a webcam that is purpose-built for streamers, and this is immediately apparent as soon as you take it out of the box. The circular frame of the camera is a whopping three inches in diameter and about two inches thick, making it the biggest webcam in the Kiyo lineup. But the size is not just for show, as Razer has packed a ton of features into this peripheral.
The Kiyo Pro Ultra boasts the largest sensor of any Kiyo webcam, measuring 1/1.2 inches, which the company claims is the largest in any webcam on the market. This, coupled with a F/1.7 aperture lens, allows the camera to let in a ton of light resulting in a super crisp image. In fact, it delivers the best quality image of all the webcams tested, capturing raw 4k/30fps (or 1080p/60fps) footage.
But it’s not just the high-quality image that sets the Kiyo Pro Ultra apart from the competition. Streamers will also appreciate the camera’s HDR support, tasteful background blurring, and face-tracking autofocus that seamlessly transitions from zeroing-in on their face to whatever object they may be showcasing to their viewers. Additionally, the camera works with Razer’s Synapse software, allowing users to customize their image by tweaking settings such as zoom, pan, tilt, ISO, and shutter speed to their liking. However, it’s worth noting that Synapse is only compatible with Windows devices, so macOS or Linux users will be limited to default settings.
Compatibility is not an issue for the Kiyo Pro Ultra, as it works with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) and XSplit, making it easy for most streamers to start producing content right away. Additionally, users can twist the camera’s frame to physically shutter the lens, providing them with more privacy when needed.
