Facecam MK.2 vs Kiyo Pro Comparison

Compare Facecam MK.2 vs Kiyo Pro side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2
Facecam MK.2
Razer Kiyo Pro
Kiyo Pro

At a Glance

Facecam MK.2

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a 1080p webcam built for streaming and recording. It has a Sony STARVIS 1/2.5-inch sensor, the Elgato Prime Lens (f/2.4, fixed focus) and an 84° field of view.

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Best For
Streamers
Res.
1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
View
84°
Autofocus
No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)
Low Light
—
Mics
—
Connect
USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)
Kiyo Pro

The Razer Kiyo Pro is a 1080p webcam with a Sony STARVIS IMX327 sensor and an adaptive light sensor. It records 1080p at up to 60 fps, with HDR at 30 fps.

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Best For
Dim rooms
Res.
1080p at 60 fps
View
103°
Autofocus
Yes
Low Light
Yes (adaptive light sensor, Sony STARVIS sensor)
Mics
Stereo omni-directional
Connect
USB 3.0 (USB-C port on camera)

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Facecam MK.27.7/10
  • Kiyo Pro8.1/10 Leads

Image Quality

  • Facecam MK.26.3/10
  • Kiyo Pro8.0/10 Leads

Low-Light Performance

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • Kiyo Pro8.3/10

Field of View & Framing

  • Facecam MK.27.0/10
  • Kiyo Pro8.9/10 Leads

Microphone

  • Facecam MK.2—
  • Kiyo Pro7.0/10

Build & Privacy

  • Facecam MK.28.0/10 Leads
  • Kiyo Pro7.5/10

Connection & Software

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10
  • Kiyo Pro9.0/10

Why Facecam MK.2 Beats Kiyo Pro (and Vice Versa)

Why Facecam MK.2 beats Kiyo Pro

  • Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 8.3 out of 10
  • Better build & privacy: 8.0 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Weight: 90 g vs 196.3 g

Why Kiyo Pro beats Facecam MK.2

  • Better field of view & framing: 8.9 vs 7.0 out of 10
  • Better image quality: 8.0 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Field of View: 103° vs 84°
  • Autofocus: Yes vs No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Facecam MK.2Kiyo Pro
Best ForStreamersDim rooms

Image

Facecam MK.2Kiyo Pro
Max Resolution1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)1080p at 60 fps
Max Frame Rate60 (1080p), 120 (720p)60 fps
SensorSony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOSSony STARVIS IMX327
Megapixels—2.1 MP
Field of View84°103° Better
AutofocusNo (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)Yes Better
HDR—Yes (at 30 fps)
Light Correction—Yes (adaptive light sensor, Sony STARVIS sensor)
Aperturef/2.4f/2.0
Video Format—H.264

Audio

Facecam MK.2Kiyo Pro
Microphones—Stereo omni-directional

Design & Privacy

Facecam MK.2Kiyo Pro
Mounting—Detachable L-shaped stand
Tripod Thread1/4 in thread1/4 in thread
Weight90 g Better196.3 g
Dimensions84 x 38 x 61 mm—

Connectivity

Facecam MK.2Kiyo Pro
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)USB 3.0 (USB-C port on camera)
Cable Length—1.5 m
Software—Razer Synapse
Operating SystemsWindows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+—
UVCUVC 1.5—

Identifiers

Facecam MK.2Kiyo Pro
Model Number—RZ19-0364

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4/5) between Facecam MK.2 and Kiyo Pro, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
  • Choose Kiyo Pro for dim rooms.

Pros and Cons

Facecam MK.2

PROS

  • Uncompressed 1080p60 over USB 3.0
  • Sony STARVIS sensor
  • 720p120 for smooth motion
  • Light at 90 g

CONS

  • Fixed focus (30-120 cm)
  • No built-in mic listed

Kiyo Pro

PROS

  • Sony STARVIS sensor with adaptive light sensor
  • 1080p at 60 fps, HDR at 30 fps
  • Wide 103/90/80° view
  • Gorilla Glass 3 lens

CONS

  • No privacy shutter listed
  • Heavier at 196.3 g

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Quick Verdict

  • Facecam MK.2 7.7Leads in Low-Light Performance, Build & Privacy
  • Kiyo Pro 8.1Best overallLeads in Image Quality, Field of View & Framing