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Best For

Console Streamers and Creators Who Want Low-cost 1080p60 Capture with Higher-resolution Passthrough

Key Strength

Supports 1080p60 capture with 4K60 passthrough.

Best For

Streamers Who Want 1440p Capture Capability and 4K60 HDR Passthrough Without Stepping Up to Pricier Creator-focused Cards

Key Strength

Supports up to 1440p60 and 4K30 capture, which is a meaningful step above basic 1080p60 USB capture cards.

Best For

Console or Dual-pc Streamers Who Want 4K60 HDR Passthrough with Higher-end Capture Options Than Basic 1080p Cards.

Key Strength

4K60 HDR passthrough lets you play in full-quality HDR while capturing separately.

Best For

Creators Who Want High-refresh Passthrough for PS5, Xbox, Switch, or PC While Capturing Up to 4K60 on Mac or Up to 4K144 on Supported Windows Setups.

Key Strength

HDMI 2.1 passthrough supports up to 4K144, 1440p240, and 1080p360 with HDR/VRR support on the official spec sheet.

Best For

PS5, Xbox Series X/s, and Switch-focused Creators Who Want 4K60 Capture and High-refresh Passthrough Without Paying for Elgato's Pricier HDMI 2.1-class Models

Key Strength

Official specs support 4K60 capture plus high-frame-rate modes up to 1440p144 and 1080p240.

Best For

Buyers Who Want a Very Low-cost External HDMI Capture Card for 1080p60 Streaming or Console Capture with 4K Passthrough

Key Strength

Amazon listing identifies 1080p 60Hz capture support.