OBSBOT Tiny 2 vs Tiny 2 Lite
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Quick Summary
Tiny 2 (left) and Tiny 2 Lite.
The OBSBOT Tiny 2 is a better webcam than the Tiny 2 Lite in terms of visual clarity and color accuracy. However, I recommend the Tiny 2 Lite instead due to the significantly lower price, and the fact that most people won’t be able to tell the difference between these two 4K devices.
Both webcams have physical panning and tilting with digital zoom (PTZ) and AI face tracking.
Specifications
Tiny 2
Max resolution and frame rate: 4K 30 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS
Sensor size: 1/1.5 inches
Aperture: f/1.9
Field of view: 85.5 degrees
Connection type: USB-C to USB-A
Tiny 2 Lite
Max resolution and frame rate: 4K 30 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS
Sensor size: 1/2 inch
Aperture: f/1.8
Field of view: 79.4 degrees
Connection type: USB-C to USB-A
Image Quality
Both of these webcams look amazing. In 4K, their sharpness is only rivaled by the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra. The Tiny 2 captures slightly more detail, but outside of full screen, it’s hard to see. The colors are very natural, but the Tiny 2 gets a slight edge due to the extra granularity in skin tones.
The grain in both webcams is relatively low, but it’s still there. I wish some natural bokeh could be created with these lenses, but I don’t have any major complaints.
Build
Tiny 2 on left.
Tripod threading is on both webcams.
These webcams have extremely similar plastic builds. The Tiny 2 is lightly larger and has a larger status light. They both have 1/4 inch threading so you can mount them on a tripod instead of just your monitor. The PTZ functionality is extremely useful for recording model figures or other objects on a desk or table.
Unfortunately, neither comes with a privacy cover. Instead the webcams face downwards when they turn off. The Tiny 2 does come with a travel case.
Software
Both of these webcams can be controlled in OBSBOT Center. The software is great for adjusting settings such as shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. You can also manage the PTZ elements here and even disable gesture controls. HDR is available here as well.
If you have an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or later card, you can use the advanced background blur effects. Since I recorded this with an AMD card (RX 7900 XTX), I was stuck using the basic blur. It’s a funny effect, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have a super cluttered background due to the unnatural distortions it creates.
Verdict
Tiny 2 Lite (with Tiny 2 in the back).
There’s no doubt that the Tiny 2 is the better webcam, but I originally bought it for $329. That’s madness. The Tiny 2 Lite was $180 when I got it and the differences between them in practice is minimal. With that said, the Tiny 2 Lite gets my recommendation.
