Razer Kiyo Pro

Capturing the moment

- SAM LEWIS

WITH THE WAY the world currently is, webcams are rising in popularity. Video calls are essential to keep business on the go, to stay in touch with loved ones, or to use for the ever-growing streaming scene. The number of terrible built-in Nokia-brick-quality cams still seen in 2021 is madness. People want higher quality cameras for a more efficient and interactive video calling experience.

What Razer has delivered here is another fantastically crafted product to add to its arsenal. Build quality is vital for a brand; it allows the consumer to feel confident that their product is high quality. Unfortunately, this is becoming a dying breed, due to the harsh nature of fast, cheap, mass-produced technology. The Kiyo Pro breaks the mold of traditional webcams, however, by looking like a bridge camera lens. It’s quite large, but looks great sitting on top of an ultrawide monitor.

The camera comes with a foldable L mount, a six-foot braided USB type A-to-C cable, and a lens cover. The mount hooks on to the monitor easily, with plenty of adjustability—it’s covered in a soft rubber, ensuring that it doesn’t slide off or scratch your screen, which is wonderful attention to detail. Once the camera is on its mount, the pivoting control is great for angling it perfectly to your needs. The L mount also enables you to place it on a flat surface if you want to use the camera elsewhere. Both the camera and the mount have a traditional tripod mounting hole if you want to detach it. The quality carries on into the cable; it’s a great length and due to it being strong and braided, you don’t have to worry about any fraying or breaking issues. The lens cover is another nice addition for peace of mind, or for protecting the camera when traveling.