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AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP vs Hauppauge USB-Live2: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP and Hauppauge USB-Live2 differ on connection type: AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP at USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1, Hauppauge USB-Live2 at USB 2.0. They match on form factor and hdr support.

AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP (BU110) (Camera Dongle / Driver-Free UVC / 1080p30 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Ultra-Compact)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Live Streamer CAP
Hauppauge USB-Live2 (External USB Dongle / Composite & S-Video Capture / SD Resolution / Analog-Only)
HauppaugeHauppauge USB-Live2

Specs

Specification
AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP (BU110) (Camera Dongle / Driver-Free UVC / 1080p30 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Ultra-Compact)
AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP
Hauppauge USB-Live2 (External USB Dongle / Composite & S-Video Capture / SD Resolution / Analog-Only)
Hauppauge USB-Live2
Form FactorCamera DongleCamera Dongle
BrandAVerMediaHauppauge
Connection TypeUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1USB 2.0
Max Recording Resolution1080p30480i / 576i (SD)
Passthrough Resolution1080p60None
HDR SupportNoNo
ModelLive Streamer CAP (BU110)USB-Live2 (610)

Verdict

AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable, no-fuss UVC dongle for turning a camera into a webcam, the Elgato Cam Link 4K beats it on resolution for a bit more money.

Hauppauge USB-Live2

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dedicated, no-frills analog video digitizer.

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