Capture Card, 4K HDMI Video Capture Card, Game Capture Card, 1080P 60FPS Video Capture Device, HDMI to USB 3.0 Capture Card for Streaming, Work with Camera/Xbox/PS4/PS5/PC/OBS

Overall best bang for the buck. READ THIS REVIEW!So I couldnt find any info on what hz this could run at and that was important to me. I run 4k displays and wanted to record things from time to time. For my girlfriend this works great, and for many tasks it works fantastic. Read until the end for my view.Facts:Using numerous cables I got the same results on pass through:4K 60F HZ / FPS, no noticeable latency (did not measure), also I dont believe HRD passed through I will verify and update my review.1080P HZ / FPS. This is sufficient for most higher end gaming if you are doing a live broadcast. Which I will address below.I personally just use an OBS with a remote stream typically but I wanted any easy to plug in, low work, low effort solution when I needed to plug in fast. This product did EXACTLY that. For simply making a video tutorial, recording my screen for desktop use, server use, etc. This was amazing. And not only that at this price point it is cheap enough to use this to remotely manage video out on my servers. +2 points right there.I wish it would handle 4K pass through (not record I dont care about getting over 30-60FPS which I was able to get) to my main display when I play a game for when friends want to watch. But thats fine I can do a remote stream for them if it is important for me to get 4k @ 120-240hz which most cards barely handle anyway.Now the best part. I plugged this into my pc, multiple Mac machines. No setup, no drivers needed. My obs 100% picked it up immediately. From opening the box to streaming I was setup within 5 minutes. Cables were supplied. I wish they had a newer one (which they might already have) with USB c or at least a higher HDMI pass through.Due to how cheap these were and how reliable / easy it was for compatibility I actually plan to buy some for remote sever management uses instead of using long HDMI cables when I needed to do bare metal work for servers without network based management.Overall everyone told me to not buy this. Wrong, buy it until you are ready to commit to a higher priced product if you need the resolution / Frame rate. The recording quality was 100% spot on of what I saw on my gaming computer, connection was easy as can be, streaming was the easiest thing I have done yet.

I know a lot of people will have a hard time believing this, but this 20 dollar budget capture card is way better than the 200$+ el gato and here’s why.I am a creator with 1,000+ subs. I know other creators who love the el gato and so I decided to get one myself. I ended up needing to buy other parts for that card just for that one to have a TERRIBLE audio delay, very frustrating to try to fix every time it stops working, not to mention that it fried one of my headsets and screwed up my video AND audio devicesThis card is WAY easier, WAY faster, WAY less of a pain in the rear to deal with and set up, and basically gives better video and audio quality. The main downside is it does not allow 4K recording of streaming itself. The best part is you don’t even need a chat link cable to include party audio.Connectivity has never been an issue at all, and you don’t need to get some crazy overpriced cable as long as you have a working hdmi cable.Just save yourself your time, sanity and money because this is literally the ONLY capture card you’d ever need. Budget friendly, amazing quality, exceeds my expectations, and this card was the reason I was able to make higher quality videos

The capture card delivers an impressive balance of simplicity, performance, and affordability, making it an ideal choice for gamers and streamers who want high quality recording without the complexity or cost of premium devices. While many capture cards on the market require driver installations, software bundles, or extensive configuration, this model stands out with its true plug and play design. Connect it to your PC, attach your HDMI input and output, and you’re ready to record within seconds.Its built in headphone and microphone jacks provide clean, direct audio input and monitoring, a feature often missing in similarly priced alternatives. Compatibility is another strong point: the device worked seamlessly across every system tested, offering a smooth user experience from start to finish.Recording quality is solid, supporting 4K capture at 30 FPS with only minimal frame drops (rare and insignificant enough not to affect gameplay footage). Latency during play was nearly imperceptible, ensuring that your gaming experience remains responsive even while recording. Any performance inconsistencies observed were traced back to OBS software rather than the device itself. For gamers who want a fast, reliable, and budget friendly way to record gameplay or share content with friends, this capture card is an excellent choice. It also performs well with non-gaming HDMI sources, making it a versatile tool for a variety of recording needs.

Works well, but the sound quality isn’t great. Still a good value for the price though, especially if you’re just recording for fun.Can also confirm it works for the Nintendo Switch 2, but you might want to get a longer USB3.0 cable (the cable is really short) and maybe use a different HDMI.In case anyone is having issues with their audio in OBS, here’s what worked for me (for PC and Nintendo Switch 2):1. OBS settings > Audio > Global Audio Devices > Mic/Auxiliary Audio > Digital Audio Interface (USB3.0)2. OBS settings > Audio > Advanced > Monitoring Device > Speakers (Realtek(R) Audio)3. Create new source > Video Capture Device > Device > USB3.0 Video4. Scroll down to Audio Output Mode > Capture audio only5. Check the box for Use custom audio device > Audio Device > Digital Audio Interface (USB3.0)6. Audio Mixer > Advanced Audio Properties > Audio Monitoring > Monitoring Enabled (or Monitor and Output)(You might also need to create an Audio Input Capture Source)Also check your computer settings, like Sound and Privacy, and make sure you allow apps to access your microphone.Hopefully this helps!

Thought this card wasn't going to work out. All my recordings looked like 720p dispute all my obs setting being set to 1080p 60fps. After hours of tinkering I finally realized my Xbox was set to 1080p 120fps. Switched to 60fps on the Xbox and now I have a crystal clear 1080p stream and recording. Problem solved. It's such a good deal compared to high $$ options. Especially just to get started and play around with.

The Good:It will most definitely fit on your desk or in any area you may need it in.It still outputs the games at 1080p regardless of recording or notYou can see what is going on from the TV if you want and can hear the sounds directly from the capture cardIt has low latency overallComes with USB-A to USB-C converter just in caseCheaper with good qualityEasy to set upReliable for long gameplay sessionsThe Bad:You have to figure out a lot on your own and the customer service isn’t too greatIt can be annoying to set up and work with, seemingly disconnecting when it isn’t used for a whileYou need an additional HDMI cord for this device if you want to connect to a TVSometimes it works well, and others it doesn’t. You’re essentially taking a gamble with the recording qualityIt advertises the fact it can record in 4k, but the dock output onto your TV will only ever be 1080p, meaning if you have a switch 2 it may not be the best bet. Also, when recording in 4k, it maxes out frame rates to 30. Understandable, but should be noted somewhere on the page to avoid confusion.The Overall:This capture card is the best option that is cheap and easier to use. It has several important features that make it in some places feel ahead of what the rest of the market it making. But, it does have some kinks and requires a lot of maintenance to work. It is an overall great option for those who don’t care as much about recording quality and just want something to record gameplay on!

I used this with my laptop (Legion 5 Pro RTX 3060, which is a Windows 11 laptop) and struggled quite a bit to get it to work well. I am new to this and just wanted to stream my Nintendo Switch gameplay on Discord.The capture card manual comes with a diagram (also there's multiple diagrams on the product page). The instructions were very minimal. Physical installation was easy.My biggest issue was dealing with the sound from the capture card outputting audio on my Discord microphone, which I ended up resolving through my system settings and Discord settings. Honestly I was about to return this thinking it was defective or that I had to have a second monitor to stream without audio issues. Even google couldn't help.After finally getting it to work, it was what I wanted. Just didn't like struggling to troubleshoot the issues.[Review end]-----[Instructions for those who might need it:]Here's what I ended up doing from beginning of installation to end for my laptop specifically and without anything extra besides just the capture card, Switch, and laptop. Everyone might use this differently and depending on your PC the settings might be different, but maybe it will help someone who also wanted to use it the way I did:- Install OBS.1. After installation, open the program and make a new source under the Sources tab by pressing the "+" sign.2. Press "Video Capture Device" and name it however you want (I named it Switch), then press OK.2. Set Device: USB3.0 Video3. Audio Output Mode: Capture Mode Only4. Turn on "Use custom audio device"5. Audio Device: Digital Audio Interface (USB 3.0 Audio)6. Close source tab.- In the OBS settings, go to Audio.7. Under Audio, disable all Global Audio Settings but leave Mic/Auxiliary Audio alone.8. Set Mic/Auxiliary Audio: Digital Audio Interface (USB 3.0 Audio)9. Press Apply, then OK.Under the Audio tab (not settings):10. Under the Audio tab (next to Sources), right click Mic/Auxiliary Audio then press Advanced Audio Properties.11. Set the Audio Monitoring for Mic/Aux to "Monitor Only (Mute Output)"- Go to PC settings > System > Sound.12. Input > set to Laptop Microphone13. All Sound Devices > Input Devices > Digital Audio Interface. Make sure it is NOT set to default.14. All Sound Devices > Input Devices > Laptop Microphone. Make sure it IS set to default.- Go to Discord.15. If the application detects the new device (capture card) and asks if you want to switch to a new audio device, hit "don't switch"16. User Settings > Voice & Video > Input > Laptop Microphone.17. User Settings > Voice & Video > Output > Laptop Speakers.Device should be ready for streaming now with no audio issues. Also to stream games on full screen on Discord, simply right click on the screen in OBS > open "Windowed Projector (Preview)." Then go to Discord, hit screenshare, and pick that option in the Applications tab. It should show only the game for the audience. Then on your end, you can right click on the OBS screen > open "Fullscreen Projector (Preview)" and you can view the game just fine on a full screen for yourself.To check if your mic on Discord is working correctly, mute OBS and turn off screen share to see if your icon in a Discord call is turning green without you saying anything. If it is turning green it means that sound is coming through your microphone for other people in the call due to the capture card.How I fixed that was going to my PC settings > System > Sound > All Sound Devices > Digital Audio Interface. I turned that off and then back on. Then I went back to Discord to see if the prompt window to change audio devices comes up, then I pressed "don't switch" when it did. I had no more issues after that and was able to stream on Discord just fine. I typed all this out because it took me several hours to figure out how to get rid of the mic audio issue so I wanted to put this out there in case it helped someone else too.

Its good for its price. I dont notice any delay. Streaming is like a second off when I tested using OBS to YouTube. I havent experienced any issues. The video capture is good, but you have to use your own HDMI. The HDMI you are provided is not good. Which is why I gave three stars. I had to spend more money for a good quality HDMI. Anything above 1080p is locked at 30fps. At least from what I have learned so far. I will make an update on versatility once I learn more about streaming and recording. I dont know nothing about streaming on mobile so I cant really share my opinion or portability yet.