If you only need a good 4K Webcam this will probably fly over your head and look incredibly overpriced.

The matte black color means it blends into the background enough that you easily forget it’s there.

The ability of being able to use the Tail Air on the go is worth it, I think.

OBSBOT Tail Air looking straight at the camera

According to OBSBOT, the Tail Air utilizes a sophisticated AI algorithm to monitor individuals' movements.

The camera goes beyond mere tracking, identifying subjects even when they disappear from the frame and then reappear.

This flexibility accommodates users' preferences for seamless connectivity in various scenarios.

OBSBOT Tail Air set up in a video studio

The possibility of indefinite use with USB power during operation is an added convenience.

The camera’s hands-free control is a standout feature.

This gives a huge amount of versatility covering a range of functionalities.

OBSBOT Tail Air looking down at its body

The AI features help enhance the overall user experience and they are seamlessly integrated.

Note that this is slightly different from the Sony STARVIS sensor found in theRazer Kiyo Pro Ultra.

While I dont have a ZV1 compact camera, the Sony A6100 does have a SONY CMOS sensor.

OBSBOT Tail Air multi-cam setup in a video studio

The Sony camera is slightly better in quality but only if youre being really picky.

Being able to change from 50/60Hz to stop flickering showing up in recorded footage is a real plus.

you’re able to also just swivel the camera head to face down if youre extra paranoid.

OBSBOT Tail Air’s pesky micro SD card slot

There were a few issues I did have, however.

The other issue was when using it with my Macbook Pro, nothing happened when I plugged it in.

Speaking of which, the apps for the phone and the desktop are fantastic.

OBSBOT Tail Air review image

They’re easy to understand, give you all the options you want, and work perfectly.

Should you buy the OBSBOT Tail Air?

Prepare to open your wallet for the OBSBOT Tail Air, as cutting-edge technology seldom comes cheap.

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I then took three of the OBSBOT Tail Airs to work for more testing.

I then took the OBSBOT Tail Airs down to our professional video studio.

I checked and tested switching between the three cameras using the Director Grid while recording to OBS.

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