Capture Card Specs Comparison
A device that captures and streams video/audio output for recording gameplay.
Capture Card Catalog
Browse, sort, and compare Capture Card models side by side — every spec in one table.
| Image | Model | Brand | Year | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Storage | Ports | Connectivity | Os | Price | Dimensions | Network | Purpose | Capture Resolution | Connection Interface | Hdmi Version | Vrr Support | Hdr Support | Bus Powered | Weight |
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Elgato Game Capture 4K S | Elgato (Corsair) | 2025 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.0 (input), 1x HDMI 2.0 (output/passthrough), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (host connection, 5Gbps), 1x 3.5mm Analog Audio In | Wired via USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 to host computer; HDMI 2.0 passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows 10/11, macOS, iPadOS (also works with Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, iPhone) | $159.99 (Elgato Store / Amazon US) | 112 x 72 x 18 mm | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; HDMI 2.0 passthrough | Game Streaming, Console Capture, 4K Content Creation, Live Production, DSLR Webcam, eSports Recording | Up to 4K60 HDR, 1440p120, or 1080p240 via USB; HDR10 capture up to 1080p60 (Windows only); passthrough up to 4K60 HDR10/VRR, 1440p120, 1080p240 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 2.0 | 1 | HDR10 passthrough (up to 4K60) and HDR10 capture up to 1080p60 (Windows only) | 1 | 90g (0.20 lbs) |
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Genki ShadowCast 3 Pro | Genki (Human Things) | 2026 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.1 (input), 1x HDMI 2.1 (output/passthrough via modular attachment), 1x USB-C 3.0 (host connection, 5Gbps) | Wired via USB-C 3.0 to host computer; HDMI 2.1 passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, iPadOS 17+, Android (via OTG) | $89.99 (Genki Store / Amazon US) | 54 x 40 x 12 mm (with modular passthrough attachment) | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; HDMI 2.1 passthrough; USB-C 3.0 host connection | Game Streaming, Console Capture, Mobile Streaming, Travel Gaming, Content Creation, Live Production, iPad Gaming Setup | Up to 4K60 HDR capture via USB; passthrough up to 4K60 HDR/VRR; capture 1440p120 and 1080p240 via USB | USB-C 3.0 (5Gbps) UVC/UAC | 2.1 | 1 | HDR10 capture and passthrough | 1 | 11g (0.39 oz) dongle only; 52.3g (1.84 oz) with passthrough module |
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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S GC553Pro | AVerMedia | 2025 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.0 (input), 1x HDMI 2.0 (output/passthrough), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (host connection, 5Gbps) | Wired via USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 to host computer; HDMI 2.0 passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 13/14+, iPadOS 17+ | $159.99 (AVerMedia Store), typically $149–$179 at retailers | 112.6 x 66.2 x 26 mm | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; HDMI 2.0 passthrough | Game Streaming, Console Capture, 4K Content Creation, Live Production, eSports Recording, Multi-platform Streaming | Up to 4K60 HDR via USB; passthrough up to 4K60 HDR/VRR, 1440p144 HDR/VRR, 1080p240 HDR/VRR; capture up to 4K60, 1440p144, 1080p240 / 1440p30 HDR, 1080p60 HDR | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 2.0 | 1 | HDR10 capture and passthrough (P010 HDR format supported) | 1 | 99g (3.49 oz) |
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Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro | Elgato (Corsair) | 2024 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.1 (input, unencrypted), 1x HDMI 2.1 (output/passthrough), PCIe 2.0 x4/x8/x16 edge connector (host interface) | PCIe 2.0 x4/x8/x16 slot (internal host connection); HDMI 2.1 passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows 10/11 64-bit (Windows only — no macOS or iPadOS support) | $299.99 (Elgato Store / Amazon US); typically $269.99–$299.99 at retailers | 121.67 x 55.88 x 19.05 mm | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; PCIe internal connection; HDMI 2.1 passthrough to display | Game Streaming, Console Capture, 4K Content Creation, Dual-PC Streaming, Live Production, eSports Recording, Professional Broadcasting | Up to 4K60 HDR10 via PCIe; passthrough up to 8K60 HDR10; capture up to 4K60 HDR10, 1440p120, 1080p240 | PCIe 2.0 x4/x8/x16 | 2.1 | 1 | HDR10 passthrough and recording (true 10-bit) | - | 405g (14.3 oz) |
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Elgato Game Capture 4K X | Elgato (Corsair) | 2024 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.1 (input), 1x HDMI 2.1 (output/passthrough), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (host connection, 10Gbps) | Wired via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 to host computer; HDMI 2.1 passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows 10/11, macOS 13+, iPadOS (via iPad USB-C) | $229.99 (Elgato Store / Amazon US) | 112 x 72 x 18 mm | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; HDMI 2.1 passthrough | Game Streaming, Console Capture, 4K Content Creation, Live Production, eSports Recording | Up to 4K60 HDR10 via USB; passthrough up to 4K144 HDR10, 1440p240, 1080p240; capture up to 4K144 (non-HDR), 1440p144, 1080p240 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) | 2.1 | 1 | HDR10 capture and passthrough (limited to specific resolution/framerate combinations) | 1 | 91g (3.2 oz) |
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Elgato Game Capture Neo | Elgato (Corsair) | 2024 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.0 (input), 1x HDMI 2.0 (output/passthrough), 1x USB-C (host connection, USB 3.0 5Gbps via included USB-C to USB-A cable) | Wired via USB 3.0 to host computer; HDMI passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS 12+, iPadOS 17+ | $129.99 (Elgato Store / Amazon US) | 123 x 65 x 20 mm | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; HDMI 2.0 passthrough | Game Streaming, Console Capture, Content Creation, Video Recording, Live Production, Entry-level Streaming | Up to 1080p60 via USB; passthrough up to 4K60 HDR | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) via USB-C connector | 2.0 | - | HDR10 passthrough (no HDR capture at 1080p60) | 1 | 90g (3.2 oz) |
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Elgato HD60 X | Elgato (Corsair) | 2022 | - | - | - | - | 1x HDMI 2.0 (input), 1x HDMI 2.0 (output/passthrough), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (host connection, 5Gbps) | Wired via USB-C 3.2 Gen1 to host computer; HDMI passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) | Windows, macOS, iPadOS (via iPad USB-C) | $179.99 (Elgato Store), often $159.99 on Amazon and retailers | 112 x 72 x 19 mm | Wired — no integrated Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; HDMI 2.0 passthrough | Game Streaming, Console Capture, Content Creation, Video Recording, Live Production | Up to 4K30 or 1080p60 HDR10 via USB; passthrough up to 4K60 HDR10, 1440p144, 1080p240 | USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) | 2.0 | 1 | HDR10 capture and passthrough | 1 | 415g (0.415 kg) |