CONCLUSION

    The Tiny SE may be a FullHD capable webcam but it’s probably the best with that resolution that I’ve used when it comes to image quality (sharp pictures, vibrant colors, good tracking), audio recording (not quite as good as the dual omni-directional mics of its higher-end brothers however) and features (PTZ is very useful). The thing is that my sample had trouble auto focusing (it’s easy to spot in the beauty mode snapshots where it can’t properly focus on my Katana V2 soundbar – 35cm away). This wasn’t an issue when recording things from 1+ meter away but according to the specs it shouldn’t have the slightest issue with auto focus from 10cm and above. For me that’s the sole downside of the Tiny SE and again, this could mean there’s something wrong with my sample. I also need to point out that just like its brothers the Tiny SE does tend to get quite hot but that didn’t affect my tests in any way.

    With a current price tag set at just USD99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 131.29Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the Tiny SE AI PTZ Webcam by OBSBOT is priced very well, at least on the other side of the Atlantic (here, well it could be better). Leaving out the auto-focus issue (which could have something to do with my sample) the Tiny SE is a great webcam especially for people who need the extra fps or who really need staggered HDR as a feature. Yes, it’s not quite perfect but it does deliver as advertised (at least with the current firmware) and for that it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- Compact Size
- Image/Video Quality (1080p @ 100fps / Staggered HDR)
- AI Tracking With Auto Focus
- Audio Quality (Noise Cancelling Microphone)
- 2 Axis Gimbal
- Center Software
- Beauty Mode (Streaming)
- Gesture Controls
- Price (USA)

CONS

- Auto Focus Issue
- Price (EU)