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Razer announces response to Logitech’s Brio Edel webcam


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With the Kiyo Pro, Razer has introduced a new webcam for the office and for gamers. In terms of price, it competes against Logitech’s premium webcam Brio.

The manufacturer wants to serve both worlds with the new webcam from the gaming specialist, which is gradually fighting its way into office areas with accessories and the Razer Book 13 (test). The camera should improve the image quality of video calls, but also be suitable for streamers.

Razer Kiyo Pro: Webcam with DSLR lens optics

Razer’s new Kiyo Pro webcam is the big sister of the Kiyo webcam, which costs around 100 euros and we have already discussed it in our big webcam guide. The new model, however, is more massive and, due to its cylindrical shape, looks a bit like the lens of a SLR camera. The manufacturer has dispensed with the ring light of the small model. This is no longer necessary, according to Razer, as the built-in technology can capture enough light for good image quality even in adverse lighting conditions.

Razer Kiyo Pro. (Photo: t3n)

For improved video quality, Razer installs one IMX327 sensor with 2.1 megapixels and Starvis technology from Sony, which is also used in surveillance cameras. A lens with an f / 2.0 aperture is integrated so that enough light can be captured even in dim lighting.

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The webcam supports Full HD videos at 1080p and 60 fps and in HDR mode 30 fps. In HDR mode, the webcam provides a larger dynamic range and corrects underexposed or overexposed areas. The built-in wide-angle lens of the Kiyo Pro also offers three angles of view: 103, 90 or 80 degrees. The 103-degree field of view is wide enough to include all participants in a group video call or to give stream viewers a clear view of live activities, explains the manufacturer. The 80-degree angle of view is more suitable for headshot views or a facecam window for gaming streams. However, a Windows computer and the Razers are required to select the various angles of view Synapse software. The application is not offered for Macs.

Razer Kiyo Pro with an image angle of up to 103 degrees – changeable under Windows

Razer Kiyo Pro alongside the Logitech Brio. (Photo: t3n)

For comparison with Logitech’s Brio: This only offers angles of view of 90, 78 and 60 degrees. The corresponding control software is also offered in a beta version for Macs. It also supports video resolutions of 4K with 30 frames per second and, like the Kiyo Pro, 1080p quality with 30 or 60 frames per second. 4K videos are likely to be a bit too high-resolution for video calls and place too much strain on the bandwidth of the Internet connection.

Razer Kiyo Pro alongside the Logitech Brio. (Photo: t3n)

Compared to the Brio webcam, both offer excellent autofocus and good results under different lighting conditions. The larger angle of view of the Kiyo Pro, which cannot be changed under MacOS, is clearly visible – if you just want to capture your face, you have to pull the webcam closer than with the Brio. Both cameras are connected to the computer via a USB 3.0 interface, which does not represent a bottleneck in data transfer.

To attach the Kiyo Pro to the monitor, like the Brio, it has a rubberized L-shaped bracket with which it can be attached at the ideal angle. Optionally, both can also be screwed onto a tripod, whereby the mechanism of the Razer solution appears more robust. The monitor holder on the Kiyo Pro is screwed on, on the Brio it is only plugged on.

The Razer Kiyo Pro can optionally be mounted on a tripod. (Screenshot: Razer / t3n)

Both models are suitable for use at the workplace with a screen. Due to its size and weight of 245 grams, the Kiyo Pro is not ideal for use on a notebook – at least it should not necessarily be attached to the notebook screen. A (cheap) tripod would be advisable here. The Brio is better suited for this at just under 135 grams.

Razer’s Kiyo Pro can be ordered now at a price of 209.99 euros and, according to the manufacturer, also available. Delivery bottlenecks are not to be expected for the time being. Logitech’s Brio currently costs – if available – around 200 euros *.

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