Link 2 vs Kiyo Pro Comparison

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

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At a Glance

The Insta360 Link 2 is a 4K webcam on a 2-axis gimbal with a 1/2-inch sensor, f/1.8 lens and HDR in all modes. It has AI tracking, Smart Whiteboard and DeskView modes.

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Best For: Teachers
Res.: 4K
View: 79.5°
Autofocus: Yes (10 cm to infinity)
Low Light: —
Mics: AI noise-canceling
Connect: USB-C (USB 2.0), USB-C to USB-A adapter

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

Link 27.9/10
Kiyo Pro8.1/10 Leads

Image Quality

Link 210.0/10 Leads
Kiyo Pro8.0/10

Low-Light Performance

Link 28.0/10
Kiyo Pro8.3/10 Leads

Field of View & Framing

Link 26.3/10
Kiyo Pro8.9/10 Leads

Microphone

Link 25.0/10
Kiyo Pro7.0/10 Leads

Build & Privacy

Link 27.5/10
Kiyo Pro7.5/10

Connection & Software

Link 29.0/10
Kiyo Pro9.0/10

Why Link 2 Beats Kiyo Pro (and Vice Versa)

Why Link 2 beats Kiyo Pro

Better image quality: 10.0 vs 8.0 out of 10
Max Resolution: 4K vs 1080p at 60 fps
Weight: 101.5 g vs 196.3 g

Why Kiyo Pro beats Link 2

Better field of view & framing: 8.9 vs 6.3 out of 10
Better microphone: 7.0 vs 5.0 out of 10
Max Frame Rate: 60 fps vs 30 (4K), 60 (1080p)
Sensor: Sony STARVIS IMX327 vs 1/2"
Field of View: 103° vs 79.5°
Microphones: Stereo omni-directional vs AI noise-canceling

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

Full Specifications

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General

	Link 2	Kiyo Pro
Best For	Teachers	Dim rooms

Image

	Link 2	Kiyo Pro
Max Resolution	4K Better	1080p at 60 fps
Max Frame Rate	30 (4K), 60 (1080p)	60 fps Better
Sensor	1/2"	Sony STARVIS IMX327 Better
Megapixels	—	2.1 MP
Field of View	79.5°	103° Better
Autofocus	Yes (10 cm to infinity)	Yes
HDR	Yes (all modes)	Yes (at 30 fps)
Light Correction	—	Yes (adaptive light sensor, Sony STARVIS sensor)
Digital Zoom	4 x	—
AI Framing	AI tracking on 2-axis gimbal, Smart Whiteboard, DeskView	—
Aperture	f/1.8	f/2.0
Video Format	—	H.264

Audio

	Link 2	Kiyo Pro
Microphones	AI noise-canceling	Stereo omni-directional Better
Mic Range	3 m	—
Noise Reduction	Yes	—

Design & Privacy

	Link 2	Kiyo Pro
Mounting	Magnetic mount	Detachable L-shaped stand
Tripod Thread	1/4 in (on mount)	1/4 in thread
Weight	101.5 g Better	196.3 g
Colors	Graphite Black \| Arctic White	—
Pan / Tilt	2-axis gimbal	—

Connectivity

	Link 2	Kiyo Pro
Connection	USB-C (USB 2.0), USB-C to USB-A adapter	USB 3.0 (USB-C port on camera)
Cable Length	—	1.5 m
Software	Link Controller	Razer Synapse
Operating Systems	Windows 10+, macOS 11+	—

Identifiers

	Link 2	Kiyo Pro
Model Number	—	RZ19-0364

Takeaways

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

Pros and Cons

Link 2

PROS

AI tracking on a 2-axis gimbal
Smart Whiteboard and DeskView
HDR at every resolution
Portrait 4K mode

CONS

79.5° view is narrower than most here
USB 2.0 connection