Windows Central90
A very good-value 4K webcam made stronger by the bundled Camo Studio Pro license.
Razer Kiyo V2
5 expert reviews#4 of 6 webcams
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Best value 4K webcam
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Razer Kiyo V2, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Windows Central, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: It needs a USB-C port, and low-light and autofocus are mediocre.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Razer Kiyo V2?
Tom's Hardware80
A good 4K webcam with a pleasing cinematic picture, worth a look if you have a spare USB-C port.
Tom's Guide80
A big step up from earlier Kiyo webcams with 4K, AI lighting and autofocus.
TechRadar80
A high-quality 4K webcam with excellent colour and a rich software suite.
Trusted Reviews80
A capable 4K webcam that costs less than most rivals while delivering good image quality and standout software.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 5
What critics dislike most
Software and app2 of 5
Price2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Razer Kiyo V2 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It needs a USB-C port, and low-light and autofocus are mediocre.
Do critics agree about the Razer Kiyo V2?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (Windows Central), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Razer Kiyo V2?
Software and app (2 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).
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