[CES 2023] Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra Announced, The Largest Sensor Ever in a Webcam

The bigger the sensor, the better the image quality: The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra is a new product Razer announced at CES 2023.

Razer says that the Jiyo Pro Ultra will redefine the visual standards of content creation and streaming. It boasts the largest sensor ever used in a webcam so creators can experience DSLR-level detail and clarity with the plug-and-play simplicity of the most powerful webcam from Razer so far.

The heart of Razer’s new webcam is a Sony 1/1.2′′ STARVISTM 2 sensor with a 2.9 μm pixel size to capture more light and image data in every pixel for exceptional detail and color. In order to maximize the sensor’s full potential, the Kiyo Pro Ultra is fitted with a custom, ultra-large F/1.7 aperture lens that can capture almost four times more light compared to other webcams, providing crisp, clear images even in low-light conditions.

This exceptional image fidelity is maintained thanks to a cutting-edge processor that can convert raw 4K 30 FPS (or 1080P 60 FPS) footage into uncompressed 4K 24 FPS, 1440p 30 FPS, or 1080p 60 FPS directly into your stream. The Kiyo Pro Ultra’s AI-powered Face Tracking Auto-focus tracks the user’s face to ensure sharp, steady focus while artfully blurring the background thanks to the true bokeh effect. All this without the need for any supplementary hardware or software.

Coupled with High Dynamic Range (HDR) support at 30FPS, creators can achieve true-to-life colors thanks to the Kiyo Pro Ultra’s ability to automatically refine lighting and contrast while correcting over or underexposed areas, in order to add more visual detail and textures that make colors pop, even for darker or lighter tones. Creators can take this further with Razer Synapse which allows them to finetune or tweak their content quality with a comprehensive selection of customizable settings including ISO, shutter speed, pan, tilt, and more.

In addition, the Kiyo Pro Ultra can be plugged in and online within minutes, via direct, hassle-free USB 3.0 connectivity, allowing users quick and easy access to truly professional video quality.

For more information on the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra, check out Razer’s official website.

It will be available on January 5, 2022, starting at $299.99 USD / €299.99 MSRP exclusively at Razer.com and RazerStores.