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4K HDMI Capture Card
A entry-level capture card for PC and console players, leading with 2K.
49/100
2K4KUSB 3.0Low-lagOBSPS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch
£25.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Low-latency / zero-lag mode
- Mic input
- Windows
- No 4k60 capture
- No hdr capture
Score profile
Scored against the capture cards classWhere the 4K HDMI Capture Card wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capture
Max capture resolution2
Max capture FPS60
Passthrough
Passthrough resolution4
Passthrough max FPS60
Low-latency / zero-lag modeYes
Interface and I/O
InterfaceUSB 3.0
HDMI in1
HDMI out (passthrough)1
Mic inputYes
Software and compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
LinuxYes
Console supportPS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch
OBS pluginYes
More specs
ConnectionUSB 3
Capture FPS60
Capture resolution4
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Highlighted cell = better in that row4K HDMI Capture Card vs AVerMedia AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1
4K HDMI Capture CardAVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1
| Video4K HDMI Capture CardThis page | AVerMediaAVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 59 /100Better |
| Max capture resolution | 2 | 4 |
| Max capture FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Passthrough resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Connection | USB 3 | — |
Who it's for
Is the 4K HDMI Capture Card right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable capture card for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need 4k60 capture, in which case a higher-tier capture card is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
okay
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the 4K HDMI Capture Card worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other capture cards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the 4K HDMI Capture Card?
Its low-latency / zero-lag mode stands out, a near-zero-lag preview, so you can play on the capture feed itself.
How does it compare to the 4K HDMI Capture Card?
The 4K HDMI Capture Card scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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