Razer Kiyo V2
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- 8.3 MP Sony STARVIS sensor
- 4K 30 FPS / 1080p 60 FPS
- 93° FOV (configurable)
- USB-C to USB-C, 2 m cable
- Stereo microphone
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Summary
A 4K 30 FPS webcam built on an 8.3 MP Sony STARVIS sensor with a 93° configurable field of view, aimed at streamers, gamers and remote workers. Check your port before you buy: full 4K needs the bundled USB-C cable and a direct USB 3.0 USB-C port.
Strengths
- Sharp 4K detail and strong color balance in independent tests.
- Sony STARVIS sensor delivers good low-light and HDR performance.
- Wide 93° field of view captures a whole room.
- Built-in twistable privacy shutter.
- Lifetime Camo Studio Pro license included.
- Sturdy redesigned chassis with a 1/4" tripod thread.
Weaknesses
- Full 4K requires the bundled USB-C cable and a direct USB 3.0 port.
- Autofocus can be slow or finicky on rapid movement.
- Microphone suits calls, not professional production.
- Stand is fixed and the webcam does not detach.
- Razer Synapse feels clunky to some reviewers.
- AI features largely repackage existing Synapse tools.
Verified specifications
| Model | Razer Kiyo V2 (base); distinct from Kiyo V2 X (1440p) and Kiyo V2 Pro. |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 8.3 MP Sony STARVIS. |
| Video | 4K at 30 FPS, 1440p at 30 FPS, 1080p at up to 60 FPS, 720p at 60/30 FPS. |
| Field of view | 93°, configurable. |
| Focus | Auto / Manual. |
| Focal length | 3.0 mm (20 mm full-format equivalent). |
| Zoom | 4x. |
| HDR | Yes, at 30 FPS. |
| Connection | USB-C to USB-C (USB 3.0) with a 2 m (6.56 ft) cable. |
| Microphone | stereo, omni-directional, noise cancellation, 16-bit/48 kHz. |
| Compatibility | Windows 10+, macOS 14+ (no Razer Synapse), PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2 (no advanced image settings), OBS and XSplit. |
| In the box | camera, 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, product information guide. |
| Software | Razer Synapse; lifetime Camo Studio Pro license included. |
| Warranty | up to 1 year; 14-day risk-free returns on RazerStore purchases. |
| Release date | October 2025. |
| Dimensions | 27 × 27 × 116 mm (1.06 × 1.06 × 4.6 in) body; 74 × 65.3 × 116 mm (2.9 × 2.6 × 4.6 in) with stand; 255 g (0.56 lb). |
Full research notes and sources
USB-C and resolution limits
Full 4K only works with the supplied 2 m cable and a direct USB 3.0 USB-C port; adapters and third-party cables failed in testing. The webcam records 4K at 30 FPS and 1080p at up to 60 FPS, while HDR works only at 30 FPS. Video calls on Google Meet or Microsoft Teams cap at 1080p, so the 4K mode matters mainly for recording and streaming.
Autofocus, audio and software
Autofocus is the most common complaint: it can lag or hunt on fast movement, though firmware updates helped. The stereo microphone is clear enough for meetings but not for polished content. AI auto-framing has no mechanical gimbal, so tracking range is limited to about a foot or two. Reviewers describe Synapse as clunky, and several AI features pre-existed in it rather than being new. The fixed L-shape mount includes a 1/4" tripod thread, but the stand is not detachable.
Value and rivals
Razer lists the Kiyo V2 at $149.99, and Tom’s Guide puts it at $149. At that price it undercuts Razer’s older Kiyo Pro while offering a similar feature set, and Tom’s Hardware calls it a sensible price for 4K image quality. Reviewers note $150 sits close to the Insta360 Link 2C and $50 below the Logitech MX Brio, whose sensor and body are larger. Below about $130 would be strong value for 4K plus the included Camo Studio Pro license, valued around $100. The $99 Kiyo V2 X is the better buy for 1080p 60 streaming on a budget, and buyers needing 4K 60 FPS or better autofocus may prefer the Insta360 Link 2C or Obsbot Tiny 2.
Which model this is
This page covers the base Razer Kiyo V2 streaming webcam, released October 2025, sold in black, white and Quartz (pink) with SKUs RZ19-05370100-R3U1, RZ19-05370200-R3U1 and RZ19-05370300-R3U1. It is not the Kiyo V2 X (1440p) or the Kiyo V2 Pro. The Amazon listing for this model is ASIN B0FNBP5WGM. Razer backs it with up to a one-year warranty and a 14-day return window on RazerStore purchases.
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