Tom's Hardware Verdict

The Kiyo V2 is a solid 4K webcam with great auto exposure and white balance and a built-in physical privacy shutter. But it's larger and pickier than similarly priced alternatives.

Reasons to buy

+ 4K but not $300

+ Great auto color/light balance

+ Built-in privacy shutter

Reasons to avoid

- Still pretty big

- Stand is not detachable

- Must use included cable

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