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General

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Series

Facecam1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026The page now titles the product Facecam, and its FAQ and the Elgato guides call it Facecam MK.2. The line is Facecam.

Kiyo1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Kiyo line on the Razer streaming camera pages

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

10WAC99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: SKU 10WAC9901

RZ19-05370100-R3U1, RZ19-05370100-R3M1, RZ19-05370200-R3U1, RZ19-05370200-R3M1, RZ19-05370300-R3U1, RZ19-05370300-R3M11Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026US store page SKUs RZ19-05370100-R3U1 (Black), RZ19-05370200-R3U1 (White) and RZ19-05370300-R3U1 (Quartz). The R3M1 SKUs come from the Razer Europe page.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Razer Europe store page SKUs RZ19-05370100-R3M1 (Black), RZ19-05370200-R3M1 (White), RZ19-05370300-R3M1 (Quartz)

GTIN / EAN

084000666922710Retailer pageshopro.lt/periferija-ir-priedai/web-kameros/elgato-facecam-mk-2-ltRead 15 October 2026Barcode printed as 840006669227 (UPC-12) for 10WAC9901. Stored as EAN-13 with a leading zero, an exact conversion.

84027291868511Retailer pageamazon.com/Razer-Kiyo-Streaming-Webcam-Built/dp/B0FNBLG4SBRead 20 October 2026Item details, Model Number RZ19-05370100-R3U1 (Black), UPC 840272918685

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 March 20244Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Press release dated 28 March 2024

15 October 20254Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Release posted 2025-10-15

Status

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026US store page: add to cart at $119.99

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Razer US store page with a price, in stock and a buy button

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.995Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 18 June 2024: $149.99, cheaper than the $199.99 predecessor6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 28 March 2024: $149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at $149.99

$149.991Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Starting from US$149.99, US price excluding tax. PCWorld launch coverage and the Tom's Hardware review give the same $149.99.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table, MSRP: $149.999Press articlepcworld.com/article/2942833/razers-kiyo-v2-webcam-debuts-with-surprise-integrated-ai.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article dated 2025-10-16: the Kiyo V2 costs $149.99

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at 149.99 euros, as published and including VAT. The review names no country.8Press articlemuycomputer.comRead 15 October 2026Launch report: available on Elgato's website at 149.99 euros (Spanish press, price including VAT)

€169.993Maker product pagerazer.com/de-de/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026German store, 169,99 EUR including VAT. The Europe English store shows the same 169.99 EUR. Geektopia gave the launch price as 170 EUR. The German page is the current list price with no sale marking.10Press articlegeektopia.es/es/technology/2025/10/16/noticias/razer-anuncia-el-kiyo-v2-camara-4k.htmlRead 20 October 2026Launch article dated 2025-10-16 lists Kiyo V2: 170 euros, rounded

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Compare table, Colors: Black

Black, White, Quartz1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Colour swatches on the page: Black, White, Quartz2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Variants on the Europe page: Black, White, Quartz6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table, Colors: Black, white, pink. Razer calls the pink finish Quartz.

Form factoriGimbal means motors pan and tilt the camera. A camera that pans and zooms only by cropping the image is standard.

Standard1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Fixed lens. Pan, tilt and zoom are digital, set in Camera Hub or Stream Deck (FAQ and press release).

Standard1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Mounting Options row: Fixed L-shape mount. No motors are listed. See the TechRadar entry for the missing gimbal.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text: the Kiyo V2 lacks a mechanized gimbal, so auto-framing cannot alter the frame when fully zoomed out

Video

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Video modesiHighest frame rate the maker lists at each landscape resolution, one row per resolution and video format. Modes are over the fastest USB connection the camera supports. Limits on a slower USB port go in the source note. Portrait modes are not rows.

AElgato Facecam MK.2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	120
960	540	120

Source2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Supported Resolutions (uncompressed, USB 3.0): 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30. The 120 fps modes are not listed here. See the press release and the Camera Hub guide. No video format is named per mode, so format is left out.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026The note that HDR is unavailable at 120 fps shows the camera has 120 fps modes4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Capable of 120 frames per second in HD resolution (720p) over USB 3.0 in slow-mo mode. 1080p60 is the headline mode. The 540p120 mode comes from the Windows Central spec list.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p120, 720p60, 720p30, 540p120, 540p60, 540p30. Source of the 540p120 row.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: the first Elgato camera with full 120 fps slow-mo at 720p

BRazer Kiyo V2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Format
3840	2160	30	MJPEG
3840	2160	15	YUY2
3840	2160	20	NV12
2560	1440	30	Not available
1920	1080	60	MJPEG
1920	1080	60	YUY2
1920	1080	60	NV12
1280	720	60	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Video Resolution row: 4K 30 FPS, 1440p 30 FPS, 1080p 60, 30 and 24 FPS, 720p 60 and 30 FPS. Video Formats row: MJPEG up to 4K 30 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS, YUY2 up to 4K 15 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS, NV12 up to 4K 20 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS. The 1440p and 720p modes name no format. Only the highest rate per resolution and format is stored. Tom's Guide and TechRadar say the 4K modes need the included USB-C cable on a USB 3.0 port.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 4K

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30fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 1080p

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at any resolutioniOften reached at 720p or lower.

120fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

HDR videoiThe maker states that the camera captures HDR video. Low-light correction or automatic exposure alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: HDR video in Camera Hub. Compare table row HDR Video says up to 1080p30. The Elgato Camera Hub dynamic range guide gives 30 and 60 fps, see hdr_max_fps.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Facecam MK.2 is listed as a model that supports HDR4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026HDR in full HD at 60 frames per second

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, HDR Support row: Yes (at 30 FPS)

Max frame rate with HDRiHighest frame rate at which the maker states HDR works. The resolution goes in the source note.

60fps3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Note: for Facecam MK.2, HDR is limited to 30 fps and 60 fps modes and is unavailable at 120 fps. The highest HDR rate is 60 fps, at 1080p. The product page compare table says up to 1080p30 and the launch press release says 1080p60 HDR.

30fps1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, HDR Support row: Yes (at 30 FPS). The page names no resolution.

Portrait videoiThe camera outputs vertical 9:16 video, by a native portrait mode or by turning the camera on its mount. Cropping in streaming software does not count.

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Sensor and lens

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Sensor optical formatiPublished optical-format notation, such as 1/1.2 inch. This is not the physical sensor diagonal in inches.

1/2.5"1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor 1/2.5 inch

1/2.8"6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text: Sony STARVIS 1/2.8 sensor. Razer and CGMagazine state no sensor size.

SensoriSensor maker and model or family as published, e.g. Sony STARVIS 2 IMX585. Maker plus model or family. When the maker names only the sensor brand, such as Sony, the brand alone is stored. A technology word alone, such as CMOS, BSI or stacked, is not a value.

Sony STARVIS CMOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor. No model number or pixel count is published.

Sony STARVIS1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Image Sensor row: 8.3 MP Sony STARVIS Sensor. The model is not named.4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026An image sensor with technology of STARVIS developed by Sony

Sensor resolutioniPublished image sensor resolution in megapixels. An interpolated photo resolution does not count. A maker's camera megapixel row can be the interpolated photo size, so check it against the video resolution and other sources. A quad Bayer sensor counts with its full published pixel count, such as 48 MP.

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8.3MP1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Image Sensor row: 8.3 MP Sony STARVIS Sensor

Pixel sizeiPhysical pixel pitch of the sensor as published.

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Aperture (f/)if-number of the lens. A lower number lets in more light.

2.41Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Aperture: f/2.4

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Focal length (35 mm equivalent)iFull-frame equivalent focal length. The actual focal length of the lens does not count.

24mm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focal length: 24 mm (full-frame equivalent)

20mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Focal Length row: 3.0 mm (20 mm for full format equivalent)

Lens materialiMaterial of the lens elements as published.

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Field of view (diagonal)iDiagonal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video. When the source names no aspect ratio, the published diagonal value is stored. A diagonal value stated only for 4:3 is left out. A field of view whose axis no source names is left out. When a horizontal and a diagonal value are both published, they must fit 16:9: 71.4 degrees horizontal is about 79 degrees diagonal. A pair that fits 4:3 means the diagonal is left out.

84°1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Field of view: 84 degrees. The quick start guide labels it diagonal. FAQ: starts at 84 degrees and can be narrowed in Camera Hub.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Field of View: 84 degrees (diagonal)

93°1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Field of View row: 93 degrees (wide angle, configurable). The page names no axis. The Tom's Hardware spec table calls it the diagonal field of view.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table, Diagonal Field of View: 93 degrees

Field of view (horizontal)iHorizontal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video, the same frame as the diagonal. A value that fits only a 4:3 frame next to a published 16:9 diagonal is left out.

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Selectable fields of viewiDiagonal fields of view the user can pick in the camera or the maker's app. Free digital zoom is not a preset.

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Focus and zoom

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FocusiAutofocus means the source does not name the autofocus method. A generic autofocus claim is not PDAF.

Fixed focus1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Optics: Elgato Prime Lens (fixed focus). FAQ: fixed-focus lens optimized for desk use.

Autofocus1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Focus Type row: Auto / Manual. The autofocus method is not named.

Manual focusiFocus can be set by hand on the camera or in the maker's app.

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Focus Type row: Auto / Manual

Closest focus distanceiNearest distance at which the subject is sharp. For fixed focus, the near end of the published sharp range. When ranges differ per resolution, the range at the highest resolution is used.

30cm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focus range: 30 to 120 cm (11.8 to 47.2 in)

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Max digital zoomiHighest digital zoom the maker states for video.

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4×5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table, Zoom: 4x. Text: Synapse zooms up to 4x.

Features

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Auto framingiKeeps people in frame automatically, by digital crop or by the gimbal. The feature can need the maker's app, named in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Magic AI Effects: face tracking with an NVIDIA RTX GPU in Camera Hub

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Page text: AI-powered auto-framing with intelligent pan and zoom. The Razer launch release says it is powered by Camo Studio, which comes with the camera.4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026AI-powered Auto-Framing: intelligent pan, tilt and zoom powered by Camo Studio

Gimbal pan rangeiTotal controllable left-right sweep. ±140° is stored as 280. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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Gimbal tilt rangeiTotal controllable up-down sweep. 30° down to 70° up is stored as 100. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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Gesture controliHand gestures control the camera, for example to start tracking or to zoom.

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IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam does not qualify.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Facecam does not support Windows Hello

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Built-in lightiA light on the camera that lights the user's face, such as a ring light. Status lights do not count.

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Other camera featuresiNamed features as the maker writes them, such as DeskView or Smart Whiteboard.

Magic AI Effects, Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Names from the Camera Hub feature sections of the page: Magic AI Effects (virtual backgrounds, face tracking, eye contact), Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control

One-Click Image Enhancement, AI Face Retouching1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Page text: One-Click Image Enhancement and AI Face Retouching4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Key features: One-Click Image Enhancement. Software with AI-powered effects.

Audio

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Built-in microphoneiFalse means the camera has no microphone.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: no built-in microphone, on purpose

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Built-In Microphone Type row: Stereo Microphone

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the camera, not beamforming channels or audio modes.

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26Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text: a dual-microphone array with one on each end of the bar7Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/cameras/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec list: Microphone: dual stereo, omnidirectional, 16-bit/48 kHz. The text says the stereo microphones are spread across the horizontal bar.

Stereo audioiThe camera sends a two-channel stereo signal. Two microphones mixed into one mono beam do not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Built-In Microphone Type row: Stereo Microphone

Mic pickup rangeiThe maker's stated distance for good voice pickup. The audio mode goes in the source note.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes background noise from speech. A directional microphone alone does not count. Yes, method not stated, is for a maker that names noise reduction but not DSP or AI.

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Yes, method not stated1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Noise Cancellation row: Yes. The method is not stated.

Mic sample rateiPublished audio capture sample rate.

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48kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Audio Codec row: 16 bit / 48 kHz

Connectivity

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USBiUSB standard the camera needs for its highest modes, as published. A USB-C plug alone does not establish USB 3. Store the standard the maker's spec table prints for the camera connection. If the maker also recommends a faster port, that goes in the source note. The 5 Gbps standard is written USB 3.0, also when the maker writes USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1.

USB 3.01Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs and compare table: recommended USB 3.0 (or later) Type-C port. The camera also works on USB 2.0, in compressed MJPEG.

USB 3.01Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Connection type row: USB Type C to USB Type C (Supporting USB 3.0). What's Needed row: a direct USB Type C port.

Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from a socket on the camera.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable. Page text: detachable USB-C to USB-C cable.

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Text: a detachable 6.5 ft (2 m) USB-C to USB-C cable in the box

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable. Launch reviews by Windows Central, Trusted Reviews and Tom's Guide describe a USB-C to USB-A cable, so the box may have changed.

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Connection type row: USB Type C to USB Type C

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

1.8m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: 180 cm (70.8 in). Windows Central lists 2 m for the launch box.

2m1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Cable Length row: 2 m / 6.56 ft

Mounting and privacy

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MountingiWays to mount the camera with what is in the box. Tripod thread is a 1/4-inch thread on the camera or its clip. Monitor clip is a clip or base that sits on top of a monitor. Magnetic means the camera attaches by magnet to its base or to a metal surface. Store both when both apply.

Monitor clip, Tripod thread1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: redesigned clamp for monitors and a standard 1/4-inch thread for tripods and boom arms

Monitor clip, Tripod thread1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Mounting Options row: Fixed L-shape mount (with 1/4 inch thread to mount on tripods)5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Text: permanently attached L-shaped monitor mount with a 1/4 inch tripod attachment point on the bottom

Privacy coveriThe main physical way to block the lens. A built-in shutter is fixed to the camera. A detachable cover is a separate part in the box. Lens turns away means the gimbal points the lens down or away. A software privacy mode does not count. A cover sold separately counts as none. A camera with a built-in shutter and a cap is built-in. A body that folds over the lens counts as built-in. A cover the user sticks or clips onto the camera is detachable, even when it flips open.

Built-in shutter1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: built-in shutter that slides into place4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Built-in shutter that slides into place

Built-in shutter1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Built-in Privacy Shutter row: Yes. The FAQ says the shutter is integrated. Tom's Hardware says it is a twist ring under the glass.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Text: a built-in physical privacy shutter under the glass, closed by twisting the ring around the lens

Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's camera app.

Elgato Camera Hub1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: Camera Hub, free for Windows and Mac

Razer Synapse1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Image Customization row: Fine image customization with Razer Synapse software. Camo Studio is a second app.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table, Software: Razer Synapse

Onboard memoryiCamera settings stay saved in the camera when the app is closed or the camera moves to another computer.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Camera Hub settings are stored on the built-in Flash Memory

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: firmware update via Camera Hub for the Switch 2. The Elgato Switch 2 guide gives the update steps.9Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/how-to-use-your-elgato-webcam-with-nintendo-switch-2Read 15 October 2026Firmware update steps through Camera Hub 2.1. Facecam MK.2 needs firmware 2.00.

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Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for basic video. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026System requirements: Windows 11 or newer, macOS 13.3 Ventura or newer

Windows1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, What's Needed row: Windows 10 (or higher). Tom's Guide says macOS 14 or later works without Synapse, which Razer does not state.

Dimensions and weight

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Camera dimensionsiCamera body without a detachable mount. A fixed clip is included. Width is left to right as seen from the front, height is bottom to top and depth is front to back. A camera that folds is measured in its working state.

Width84Height38Depth61mm(3.3 × 1.5 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)

Width116Height74Depth65.3mm(4.6 × 2.9 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Dimensions row: Camera Body 27 x 27 x 116 mm, Product size 74 x 65.3 x 116 mm, with no axis names. The product size covers the camera with its fixed L-shape mount. Tom's Hardware names the axes: 116 mm wide, 65.3 mm deep, 74 mm high. Amazon US lists 4.57 x 2.76 x 2.56 in (W x D x H).5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Text: with the stand about 4.6 in (116 mm) wide by 2.6 in (65.3 mm) deep, and 2.9 in (74 mm) high7Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/cameras/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec list: 116 x 74 x 65.3 mm (4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in), the same values as Razer and Tom's Hardware

Camera weightiWithout a detachable mount and without a detachable cable. A fixed clip and a cable that cannot be removed are included.

90g(3.2 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 90 g (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Weight: 90 g (without mount)

255g(9 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Weight row: 255 g / 0.56 lbs. The row does not say whether the cable is counted. The cable is detachable and the mount is fixed. Tom's Hardware states 255 g for the camera with its stand.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/webcams/razer-kiyo-v2-reviewRead 20 October 2026Text and spec table: 8.99 oz (255 g)

Weight with mountiCamera with its included mount attached, without a detachable cable. A cable that cannot be removed is included, as for the camera weight.

136g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 136 g (with mount)

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Certifications

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Communication certificationsiCertifications for call apps, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. A works-with list does not count.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Facecam, Monitor mount with 1/4" thread, USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable (180 cm | 70.8 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026In The Box list on the tech specs

Razer Kiyo V2, 2 m / 6.56 ft USB Type C to USB Type C Cable, Important Product Information Guide1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Tech Specs, What's Inside row

Links

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Product page

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk21Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026

www.razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v21Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.elgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guide2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide for Facecam MK.2 (PDF named Facecam-MK.2_QSG)

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pagerazer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-v2Read 20 October 2026Page text: up to 1 year of warranty. Amazon US lists 1 Year Manufacturer.11Retailer pageamazon.com/Razer-Kiyo-Streaming-Webcam-Built/dp/B0FNBLG4SBRead 20 October 2026Item details, Warranty Description: 1 Year Manufacturer. US listing.

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