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Comparisons / Webcams / Facecam Neo vs Kiyo V2

Elgato Facecam Neo vs Razer Kiyo V2

Elgato Facecam Neo reaches 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG); Razer Kiyo V2 tops out at 4K at 30 fps. Elgato Facecam Neo runs on USB 2; Razer Kiyo V2 needs a USB 3 port for its top modes.

From each maker’s own specifications; neither model was tested by this site.

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Elgato Facecam Neo

A plug-in USB webcam for everyday streaming.

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Razer Kiyo V2

A desk camera with Windows software effects.

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On the makers’ own sites:

Before you choose

Elgato Facecam Neo

The catch: Its fixed USB-C lead needs a data adapter on a USB-A computer. Select 1080p60 MJPG in OBS before judging motion.

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer

Razer Kiyo V2

The catch: The basic camera works on any supported computer; Razer’s software effects need a supported Windows PC. Test those effects in OBS before the show.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer

Everything to check before you buy

Where they differ

SpecsElgato Facecam NeoRazer Kiyo V2
Largest mode1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG)4K at 30 fps
Elgato Facecam Neo reaches 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG); Razer Kiyo V2 tops out at 4K at 30 fps.
USB port neededUSB 2USB 3
Elgato Facecam Neo runs on USB 2; Razer Kiyo V2 needs a USB 3 port for its top modes.
Field of view77 degrees diagonal93 degrees configurable
Field of view: Elgato Facecam Neo 77 degrees diagonal; Razer Kiyo V2 93 degrees configurable. A wider view shows more of the room behind you.
Cable in the boxfixed cable ending in USB-CUSB-C to USB-C cable
Elgato Facecam Neo comes with a fixed cable ending in USB-C; Razer Kiyo V2 with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Where they are the same

Fastest mode
Elgato Facecam Neo: 1080p at 60 fps (MJPEG); Razer Kiyo V2: 1080p at 60 fps
Tripod thread
Yes

Not enough data to compare

We haven’t confirmed a figure for one or both models on: Camera movement, Tracking and framing modes, HDR. The site leaves these out rather than guess.

What else each needs

Elgato Facecam Neo

Facecam Neo
A USB-C port on your computer
A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw
  • Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable is fixed and ends in USB-C. A computer with only USB-A ports needs a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
  • Optional: A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw. For a position the monitor mount cannot reach.

Razer Kiyo V2

Kiyo V2
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)
A USB-C port on your computer
A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw
  • You need: A USB 3 port (5 Gbps). A USB 2 port is too slow for it. USB-C is a plug shape, not a speed, so check the port itself.
  • Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable in the box has USB-C at both ends. If your computer only has USB-A ports, you need a USB-C to USB-A cable rated for the same speed.
  • Optional: A tripod or arm with a 1/4-inch screw. For a position the monitor mount cannot reach.

Next step

Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 25 side by side in Streaming webcams compared. Test your webcam before you go live.

Full profiles: Elgato Facecam Neo and Razer Kiyo V2.

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