Although you might associate webcams with video calls, they are also an important part of the picture if you want to stream video content to YouTube or Twitch. Razer’s Kiyo Pro Ultra ($299.99), an update to the already excellent Razer Kiyo Pro, is particularly well suited for streaming thanks to high-detail 4K capture, multiple recording modes, and a large sensor that excels in low-light settings. If you're serious about creating social content, the Kiyo Pro Ultra should be at the top of your list and earns our Editors' Choice award. If you aren't a streamer, you can save money with the 2K Dell Pro Webcam ($134.99), which isn't nearly as sharp and doesn't perform as well in low light, but still adds a professional look to your video calls.A Big, Bright Lens At 3.0 by 2.4 inches (WD), the cylindrical Kiyo Pro Ultra is huge for a webcam, eclipsing even the Kiyo Pro (2.7 by 1.9 inches) in size. The Dell Pro Webcam, for comparison, is quite a bit longer, but less wide at 3.5 by 1.7 in...
The pricey streaming-focused Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra offers the best video quality we've seen in a webcam, with several high-resolution recording modes and excellent low-light performance.
Fantastic video quality; Produces genuine bokeh; Strong low-light performance; 4K30, 1440p30, and 1080p60 modes
Expensive; Narrow focus plane; Mediocre microphone; Synapse 3.0 software only works on Windows