Consumercarts

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP and Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 track each other closely enough on paper that the specifications alone will not decide which capture card to buy.

AVerMedia Live Streamer CAP (BU110) (Camera Dongle / Driver-Free UVC / 1080p30 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Ultra-Compact)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Live Streamer CAP
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 (External USB 3.0 / HDMI In / 2048x2160 Capture / Zero-Latency Loop-Through / Driver-Free UVC)
MagewellMagewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2

Specs

These products are in different categories and don't share enough specifications to compare meaningfully.

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.

Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A production-grade capture box that works identically in every piece of software, with no drivers to chase.

More comparisons in Capture Cards