With the Obsbot Talent, it seems like Obsbot is trying to pack in every function possible.
At $1,099, the Obsbot Talent is a significant investment.
Often, manufacturers skimp on screen quality, but this one is full HD and looks great.
(Image credit: Future / Tom Farthing)
It really exceeded my expectations.
This unit can broadcast just about anything.
For home streamers, you might connect multiple cameras for a professional multi-angle stream.
(Image credit: Future / Tom Farthing)
Setting it up is surprisingly straightforward.
At the bottom of the screen, you might see your scenes, primarily your inputs.
Plug in a camera via HDMI1, and the input switches almost instantly.
(Image credit: Future / Tom Farthing)
One area that could see improvement is the power source.
That said, the hot-swappable battery option does alleviate this concern somewhat.
Performance
Devices like this often have drawbacks.
You could also buy a more portablegaming PCto handle your streaming applications and peripherals.
All of them had streaming backpacks with laptops running and batteries weighing them down.
With the Obsbot Talent, it could all fit into a fanny pack instead.
There are some nice little touches Obsbot spun into this equipment, too.
Should you buy the Obsbot Talent?
We evaluated its performance with multiple cameras, varying lighting conditions, and different streaming platforms.
Firmware updates were monitored to assess their impact on the rig’s functionality.
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