Razer Kiyo Review: Perfect for Streamers? Video Test (Lowlight + Daylight + Microphone)

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Review of the Razer Kiyo 1080p 30fps / 720 60fps webcam. Including low light and daylight tests.
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@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my review of the Razer Kiyo! Pick one up here if you're interested in buying: geni.us/GetRazerKiyo If you enjoyed my review a LIKE will help support my channel and if you want to see more reviews be sure to subscribe!

@sleeprighthere 3 жыл бұрын

yes mom i need this for zoom

@MR-GAME-N-WATCH 2 жыл бұрын

Zoom gang

@revanreezami124 2 жыл бұрын

Discord online class

@domination6812 3 жыл бұрын

Me: I don’t know the camera look a bit blurry. Also me: watching in 360p Res

@kvngalex3461 3 жыл бұрын

lmfaooo

@ViezeVingertjes 2 жыл бұрын

HAHA same, 480p and i was like... ok, this looks like sheeet.

@ksgod1929 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViezeVingertjes same till i saw this coment haha

@kuraiko4183 2 жыл бұрын

Feel this so much hahaha 😂😂

@daltom Жыл бұрын

If i am being honest, i've had mine for a few years now and I am not thrilled with the quality. I'm actually going to buy a new webcam today lol

@itree2771 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to zooming and just ordered a Razer Kiyo. Thanks so much for posting your review and instructions!

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, good luck!

@sparkdreamers5055 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to buy this at Target, and now this video has me sold. I'm getting it now!

@RyanRipley69 3 жыл бұрын

omg such a great review! totally gunna buy one 🥳

@andreaaw2925 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you for going through the menu setup and the side-by-sides. AND you read my mind about what you are using...so thank you for that list.

@splodddy Жыл бұрын

This video is really good you deserve so much more than 150k!!

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chrisfinster1346 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this today. I think it's going to be a welcome upgrade from my laptop 720. Thanks for the review!

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you found my review helpful, let me know how you get on!

@chrisfinster1346 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams will do. it arrives in a few days and i'll be sure to report back here

@chloebriceno7835 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so as

@SyukriGazali Жыл бұрын

The idea about webcam with built in ring light is super awesome... because now a days ring light is must have tools for everyone

@regamox6519 3 жыл бұрын

finally a decent microphone on a good webcam! Thanks for the review (and thanks for showing the microphone, because most people that review a webcam never shows the microphone) +1 like

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JustCMVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I have the C930e but planning to purchase Kiyo.

@jasonjellie9342 2 жыл бұрын

i just bought it and im just waiting on it and based on this review. this is more than sufficient for wat i need. glad im buying it!

@TheREALDASiKEST 3 жыл бұрын

great vid, I liked how thorough you were and I'm subbed now

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙌

@SoupRDupr 3 жыл бұрын

I'm the 300th like on this amazing video! It helped me a lot to know how to change the FPS to 60, thanks!

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful!

@FunnyMan-_- 3 жыл бұрын

I am getting this soon thank you for the review it let's me know I picked the correct budget option👍🏻 you got my sub lol

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! So glad you liked it :D

@Krayton_Blaine Жыл бұрын

great review. in depth and to the point. also, i see the canon ae-1 :)

@hitgenie8413 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot bigger than I expected! It’s got great quality! I was using a Logitech C90 for years and I swore up and down by it! But I had to Gerry Rig a ring light to it for streaming and it looked really trashy. This camera looks a lot more sleek and works just as well (maybe better) as the C90!

@emmaskraftkreations 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I’m in the market for a webcam for live streams and was looking at this one. Thanks for this x

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Enjoy

@GATORBUBS 3 жыл бұрын

if I had glasses, seeing the ring in my lenses would bug the bell outta me so much 😭

@abfrmdabronx Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review I was looking at the cam at work and I just my buy it due to this review I’m not a hard core streamer but it would be worth it

@PhilipposPetrou 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the fact that you reviewed it using synapse. I didn't know that you need streaming software to change fps thanks for pointing it out. Also if you listen carefully its mic sounds noisy. What are your thoughts on that?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly certain that noise it my desktop fans being picked up, as they're rotating right next to it. Maybe even my GPU coil whine lmao.

@nicksbored 3 жыл бұрын

Really good review man keep up the good work

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

@fordgraca 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you great review! Subscribed :)

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Fabio!

@captainjabbwok8817 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review !

@zeynepclarke5620 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for review, brilliant.

@thedreamsmate6472 2 жыл бұрын

nice video, thank you, you helped me make the purchase decision :)

@cxzay 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, def using it for zoom and also maybe for streaming if I do end up deciding to add a face cam instead of hand cam

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

It's honestly the ideal webcam 👍

@prime3718 3 жыл бұрын

I know im asking for much but what kind of moniter , keyboard , mouse , and mic your setup is so cool and also you earned a sub :D

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

I'll do a set up end of 2020 video!

@MiaHoney 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing review! Thank you :)

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

@music-collective 3 жыл бұрын

nice presentation. I ended up ordering one...

@TheDearRecorded 2 жыл бұрын

What? In the test, in a well lit room (1st example) the light and colors look way better with the ring light off. The black levels are way better without the ring light and only natural light. Maybe better to tweak in the software using natural light instead of making everything overexposed and then trying to reduce the exposure

@GhostDeeds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the video, you re a G

@khalidity 2 жыл бұрын

btw I never had any meetings using more than 480p and mostly around 360p. So the question maybe is this webcam good on a lower ratio than 720p?

@isaknygard6514 3 ай бұрын

Which monitor do you use? Would like to get an idea about the overhang, if the Kiyo would work with the bezels on an LG 27GL850

@zedovski 3 жыл бұрын

This a great channel and a great review

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@thrasher3224 2 жыл бұрын

What webcam do you use currently? And would you still recommend this webcam?

@jdmcarmadness9926 2 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie I'm looking at one for my stream and watching this video helps

@tomcruise7704 3 жыл бұрын

great webcam really recommend

@rockers2rockers616 Жыл бұрын

I thought the Logitech Streamcam Image was fine. The colours appeared balanced and solid. The Razer gives you a washed-out tone and appearance of your face that seems to use by default. I'm sure that can be improved though.

@williamdoyle8510 2 ай бұрын

i like that nehza wallpaper.

@helloitismetomato 2 жыл бұрын

It did bother me a bit that in low light, moving your hands even a slight bit caused a refocus

@sloureiro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Very useful. Which tripod you use with it?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

It's a Zomei tripod but it's no on Amazon anymore.

@eye9have5you35 Жыл бұрын

Hey nice review I got one today from sale, but thinking about sending it back. I watched your Video after instaling, bcus the grain (visual noise) is massive on mine and i wanted to look if it is for everyone or mentioned in reviews. But yours looks so much better than my picture. Could that be faulty hardware or what could that be?

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

Better overall lighting conditions maybe?

@eye9have5you35 Жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams Thx for the reply I tested with all light options, grain stays the same. In your Video it looks good, almost no noise, even only with the ringlight. Have to test it on the Laptop, otherwise it might be a hardware defect. Like with Monitors from time to time, missing pixels or color missmatch fresh out of production.

@alikhuramijaz 2 жыл бұрын

Would like to see you review the elgato face cam

@TubeDupe 6 ай бұрын

With the ringlight, doesn't it suck to have to look into the light all the time?

@scyzorpl 2 жыл бұрын

What usb port did you use to run this kiyo my webcam is detected by synapse and the microphone works but i got no video feedback from it and tried to install different drivers from windows 11 and camera privacy settings are all good and still same issue the problem I've got no usb 2.0 on my pc only 3.0 and 3.1

@LondonRagasa 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon will be seeing me right now lol. Great review.

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Lots more videos to come ☺️

@TechWithBruno 2 жыл бұрын

Bruv what are you using from 6:00 on? The footage looks so good 👌🏼

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

My main studio camera? That was the Gh5 back then..but I use the Sony A7III now

@TechWithBruno 2 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams Yeah I meant camera and lens haha

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBruno the Gh5 and the 12-40mm f/2. However I think my videos look much better now 🧐

@IamJustinYoung 2 жыл бұрын

Which camera did you use at the end of the video?

@BeefIngot Жыл бұрын

Would have liked to see how the zoom worked

@merkyvedttv 9 ай бұрын

For people looking to buy the Kiyo (not the pro), dont. It has a lot of issues,mine just died randomly out of nowhere after using it for just over 6 months. I googled the issue and there are tonnes of posts with the same problem. The light starts flickering and stays permanently on and the camera just stops being recognized by the windows or the razer synapse. Like it just dies or fries itself. I tried reinstalling firmware,updating software,nothing works.

@emii_official Жыл бұрын

You this would be good for music covers? Obviously I have an audio interface so I wouldn’t use the webcam mic. But if I wanted to use it to record, you think it’ll hold up?

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

No reason why it wouldn't be ok!

@iDvlprTV Жыл бұрын

What are your KZfaq videos shot using? The quality is night and day compared to something like this (which i have myself)

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

Sony a7iii 😀

@millertime7275 Жыл бұрын

Hey do you know how to test the built on microphone , have it connected to my series x and while it works on twitch It doesn't pic up the built in microphone

@ketle369 3 жыл бұрын

Turn off the green LEDs. It messes with the lighting.

@timkhan6146 2 жыл бұрын

what are you recording your videos with?

@island6733 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell u that the auto focus is too good... my friend basically put this in his mouth(don't ask why) with the light on and it was so sharp for a webcam

@Trezn 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@cultrios4098 2 жыл бұрын

Can i adjust it completely downwards for a keyboard cam?

@TNLBs 4 ай бұрын

I notice you may zoom in and also zoom out using another device. Is this true and how do I do this?

@zebrared Жыл бұрын

What camera/webcam did you use to record this video test? I want that :)

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

The Panasonic GH5 😀

@zebrared Жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams ever so slightly more expensive 😁. Great quality though!

@cormy9965 2 жыл бұрын

what was the one u used to rec when u werent reviewing? was that also the kiyo

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

No I was using the Gh5 for b-roll

@harpandguitar-peopleandmus5086 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you turn green when the ring light went off? Was it you base unit lamp?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

RGB light from my PC!

@alexvaldez4481 8 ай бұрын

Can you record videos on it or is it only used for live streaming?

@JackWoodhams 8 ай бұрын

Not directly on the camera. You'd have to use software like OBS

@oreoenjoyer2095 2 жыл бұрын

This does not change the fact that in Antarctica there are 21 million penguins and in Malta there are 502,653 inhabitants. So if the penguins decide to invade Malta, each Maltese will have to fight 42 penguins.

@neella97 7 ай бұрын

i got this for 50$ for my streams 😍 and i can’t wait for it to arrive

@MeowKitKatKitty 4 ай бұрын

I have it it be moving slow mo

@hahalongboy4203 3 жыл бұрын

is there an option to set manual focus or any 3rd party software that can do this?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Yep you can do this in the software advanced settings, focus will be checked to "auto" just uncheck it and adjust the slider.

@eaf888 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@user-fr1ys2wn4t 3 жыл бұрын

What camera are you using yourself? Looks crisp af!

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

this was shot on the Gh5 but i now have the Sony A7III

@Angie-Who 6 ай бұрын

At 9:03. Is the Razer Kiyo the one on the right you didn't label them and I'm a tad confused. Trying to find a cheap camera with a light built in.

@JackWoodhams 6 ай бұрын

Razer on the left. Thought it was obvious from my hair.. 😂

@Angie-Who 6 ай бұрын

@@JackWoodhams I'm not very observant don't worry 😂

@StoneThaProfit 2 жыл бұрын

hey Jack good review think this is still worth it in 2022 ? its on amazon for 60 bucks

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

100% still one of the better webcams I've tried

@StoneThaProfit 2 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams appreciate your expertise and reply , keep it up ✊🏼

@gwapaulo 10 ай бұрын

what cam are you using? it looks way better.

@JackWoodhams 10 ай бұрын

Panasonic GH5

@Conceptplays_ 3 жыл бұрын

I take it this can be used at 16:9 resolution? Saw some people saying online it’s only 4:3

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it can be used at 16;9

@user-oy1dy2fk9g 11 ай бұрын

thank you

@waynesworldofsci-tech 3 жыл бұрын

The Razer software didn’t start for me, but I gave up on Windows back when XP was still top line. I’ve been super happy with it. Good build quality, excellent video, and the ring light is great. The only negative is the microphone, which is far too weak. But since I have some music recording gear in my closet....

@aleks_moldi Жыл бұрын

if you are still using the cam, razer synapse now works on mac books as well :)

@waynesworldofsci-tech Жыл бұрын

@@aleks_moldi Thanks. Will check it out.

@colehall4138 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get rid of the feedback between the two mics?

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean? I'd say disable one.

@tacktack8680 2 жыл бұрын

i cant rotate my camera for the brightness, its kinda stuck or something, Help?

@YooCreator Жыл бұрын

Anyone have any solutions? I have the same camera and software for it, but the fov slider daoesnt appear any solutions?

@ThatBlindGuy247 3 жыл бұрын

Dumb question. If i stream in 1080p at 60fps would the webcam be in 60fps too?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

You'd have to set the webcam to 720p 60fps

@masonnz 2 жыл бұрын

what webcam do you use

@dannybustamante7331 3 жыл бұрын

wait were you using the microphone when doing the test ?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@regamox 3 жыл бұрын

apparently the colors are off, and there are grains on low light, the c920 looks better imo (I rlly wanted that kiyo :( )

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

apparently? Where have you seen this?

@regamox 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams I watched other review videos but I am not sure if it's true, that's why I said apparently

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

@@regamox the Kiyo is much much better in low light. Colour can be tweaked as well.

@GiovaFig 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend a canon camera for streaming?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I'm a Sony guy 🌝

@rosedonnapur 3 ай бұрын

Will it be OK on a gaming laptop

@IbadGrammarX Жыл бұрын

this webcam 60 usd right now and not bad at all

@RonFloyd 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed at 2:56 that there is a "Camera Control" tab that you didn't cover. What controls are available there? Digital zoom, cropping, etc.? Thanks

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron, you can adjust zoom, focus, exposure, pan, tilt and low light compensation!

@RonFloyd 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams - Great - I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks!

@owenhamilton 3 жыл бұрын

I've just watched this video as I'm thinking of getting a new webcam to replace my Logitech C920, I was wondering why your face was very green without the ring light switched on?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

The LED RGB light in my PC!

@owenhamilton 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams Oh ok thanks for the reply.

@snake1625b Жыл бұрын

can you adjust the ring light from the software?

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

Not that I can remember, it's all manual

@gabriel1812 3 жыл бұрын

Man you idea of well-lit is very different from mine... this ring light looks terrible at maximum brightness

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Well lit compared to not lit

@ornn6177 Жыл бұрын

what do you use in the clips that aren't using the cam

@JackWoodhams Жыл бұрын

This was the Panasonic gh5 at the time

@Brook_Nichelle Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find one that doesn't make the glare in my glasses.

@SM-cg6kv 3 жыл бұрын

Getting one for Christmas lol so yeah

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Hope my video helped!

@SM-cg6kv 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams yep it did

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

@@SM-cg6kv That's great! Let me know how you get on with it!

@kazanthegoat9549 3 жыл бұрын

Does it support ps5?

@jodysugiarto 2 жыл бұрын

is the razer kiyo product already had the bootleg or knock off version?

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

What 😭🤣

@jodysugiarto 2 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams no, i mean seriously i asked because there is someone on marketplace who sell this item under the official price on razer's website. so i wonder why, and because i know there is few item like razer hammerhead that has a OEM version.

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

@@jodysugiarto really have no idea what you mean. Just buy it from razer or a reputable store?

@jessemiddleton3854 2 жыл бұрын

Does it work with stream labs OBS ??

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, any camera would

@kane8329 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use your mic with it?

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just use Razer for video, your mic for the system mic.

@callmehjames5089 2 жыл бұрын

Does this webcam work streaming on twitch on xbox one?

@JackWoodhams 2 жыл бұрын

Can't say for sure, didn't try it for that

@callmehjames5089 2 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams okay man cheers

@Humlesnurr 3 жыл бұрын

does this one work for streamlabs OBS?

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

Not used it with Streamlabs but it's just picked up by Windows as a webcam so I can't see why it wouldn't!

@Humlesnurr 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams okey nice! ive just started streaming and im looking for the "best" cam for a newbie streamer. im streaming in a lowlight room. happy for answer!

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

@@Humlesnurr then the Kiyo is 100% worth picking up, the low light performance is brilliant

@Humlesnurr 3 жыл бұрын

@@JackWoodhams okey nice! have you tried the logitech c920? and if u have, wich one of those would you recomend? is it anoying to have that ring light infront of u? (sry for the english im a swede)

@JackWoodhams 3 жыл бұрын

@@Humlesnurr ive not but my friend has it and we did compare on Discord, the c920 was noticeably more grainy so the Kiyo performed better from what we could tell. No issues with the ring light, you don't really notice it.

@flensburgerpilzproductions3141 Жыл бұрын

I actually need a webcam for my video calls from home office and cant decide what to get... Kiyo, Kiyo Pro or Elgato Facecam. Prices in Germany are between 70 for the Kiyo, 120 for the Kiyo Pro and 130 for the Elgato