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Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini vs j5create JVA02: Comparison

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini and j5create JVA02 separate most on latency: Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini at 20, j5create JVA02 at 40, 100% in favour of Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, max recording resolution and passthrough resolution.

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini (External USB-C / 4x HDMI Switcher / 1080p60 UVC Capture / Built-in Multiview)
BlackmagicBlackmagic Design ATEM Mini
j5create JVA02 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixing Dial)
j5createj5create JVA02

Specs

Specification
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini (External USB-C / 4x HDMI Switcher / 1080p60 UVC Capture / Built-in Multiview)
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini
j5create JVA02 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixing Dial)
j5create JVA02
Form FactorExternal USBExternal USB
BrandBlackmagic Designj5create
Connection TypeUSB-C / ThunderboltUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution1080p601080p60
Passthrough Resolution1080p601080p60
HDR SupportNoNo
Latency2040-100%
ModelATEM MiniJVA02

Verdict

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The standard choice for live multi-camera switching that plays nicely with any capture software as a single UVC source.

j5create JVA02

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid budget alternative to the Ripsaw HD with the same hardware mixing convenience for less money.

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