Razer Kiyo X
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- 1080p 30 FPS
- 720p 60 FPS
- USB connectivity
- Auto focus
- Plug and play
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Summary
A compact USB webcam for streamers and video callers, with 1080p at 30 FPS or 720p at 60 FPS and an 82-degree field of view. Check whether you need 60 FPS at 1080p before buying, because this camera reaches 60 FPS only at 720p.
Strengths
- Low-light handling praised by reviewers, with reduced backlight bleed and low noise in dark scenes.
- Fast, accurate autofocus on static and moving subjects.
- Solid build combining plastic and metal, with a flexible monitor clip, desk stand and tripod socket.
- Compact, travel-friendly size that fits in a backpack.
- Plug-and-play setup with no driver installation.
Weaknesses
- 60 FPS is only available at 720p, not at 1080p.
- Razer Synapse controls are bare-bones, with no direct resolution or frame-rate setting.
- No tripod and no privacy cover are included in the box.
- The USB cable is fixed and rigid at 1.5 m and cannot be detached or replaced.
- The built-in microphone is mono and only passable.
- European reviewers consider the price high for the segment.
Verified specifications
| Model | Razer Kiyo X, a USB webcam for FHD streaming. |
|---|---|
| Video | 1080p at 30 FPS; 720p at 60 FPS; also 480p at 30 FPS and 360p at 30 FPS. |
| Field of view | 82 degrees. |
| Sensor | 2.1-megapixel CMOS. |
| Still images | 1920 × 1080. |
| Focus | auto focus, described as fast and accurate, prioritizing the center subject. |
| Connectivity | USB with a fixed cable. |
| Microphone | built-in, mono, described as passable. |
| Software | Razer Synapse 3 for brightness, contrast and saturation; works with OBS and XSplit. |
| Razer Virtual Ring Light | complimentary software for adjusting lighting from the PC. |
| Indicator | an LED lights when the camera is active. |
| Lighting | no RGB on the unit. |
| Setup | plug and play, no driver installation. |
| Warranty | up to 1 year. |
| Returns | 14-day risk-free returns when purchased from RazerStore. |
Full research notes and sources
Low light and image quality
No instrumented laboratory test of this exact model was found, and no lux or latency figures were published, so treat the image praise as editorial opinion rather than measured data.
Autofocus and mounting
Autofocus is described as rapid and accurate for both static and moving subjects, prioritizing the center of the frame. The mount is flexible: a monitor or laptop clip that tilts up and down, a two-part foldable desk stand, and a universal tripod screw socket on the underside. The base has two hinges for angling, a rubberized grip to prevent slipping, and folds flat. There is no lens rotation or manual mechanical adjustment. The camera is compact enough to fit in a backpack.
Software and controls
The camera is plug and play with no driver installation, and resolution and frame rate cannot be forced from Razer Synapse; they must be set inside the capture or streaming software, where the default is 1080p at 30 FPS. Synapse exposes brightness, contrast, saturation and other camera controls, saves profiles and switches between them, and works with OBS and XSplit. Razer also includes the free Virtual Ring Light software for adjusting lighting from the PC. Reviewers find the Synapse controls bare-bones.
Audio and accessories
The built-in microphone captures audio and is described as passable, comparable to a laptop built-in microphone, and it is mono rather than stereo. There is no RGB lighting on the unit. The box contains the webcam, user documentation and Razer stickers; no tripod and no privacy cover are included, so both must be purchased separately if needed. The USB cable is fixed, non-detachable, 1.5 m long, braided or rubber finished, and described as rigid with low flexibility.
Razer direct lists the Kiyo X at $79.99 (Windows Central). European reviews cite about 89.99 euros (Profesional Review) and 89 euros (PCReviews). At the Razer direct price, Windows Central calls it a great all-round product offering value for money with strong low-light handling, sharp image quality and solid construction. Profesional Review considers the price high for the segment given that many 1080p/30 FPS webcams now sell for less, while acknowledging it may deliver the best image in its class. Value therefore depends on region and on whether low-light performance and build quality matter more than frame rate at 1080p; a buyer needing 60 FPS at 1080p should look elsewhere, for example the Elgato Facecam, which offers 1080p/60 FPS.
Which model this is
This page covers the Razer Kiyo X, a USB webcam for FHD streaming, sold under SKU RZ19-04170100-R3U1. The manufacturer page does not publish field of view, sensor resolution, dimensions, weight or cable length; those come from editorial reviews. No hardware revisions were documented in the sources read. Do not confuse it with the original Razer Kiyo with a built-in ring light, or with the Razer Kiyo Pro, Kiyo V2, Kiyo V2 X and Kiyo V2 Pro, which are separate products with different sensors and feature sets. Razer states up to 1 year of warranty and 14-day risk-free returns when purchased from RazerStore. ASIN B09DGQHV87.
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