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Blackmagic Design Web Presenter vs Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card: Comparison
What is the difference between Blackmagic Design Web Presenter and Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB?
The gap that matters here is latency: Blackmagic Design Web Presenter 1 ms against Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB 130 ms, which puts Blackmagic Design Web Presenter 12900% ahead.
Which should you buy, Blackmagic Design Web Presenter or Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB?
Buy the Blackmagic Design Web Presenter for professional presenters switching between two SDI or HDMI camera feeds and corporate or house-of-worship AV setups needing hardware switching with tally, though it is the wrong buy for simple single-camera streamers who don't need hardware switching. It is equally the pick for studios that need a clean UVC webcam output for Zoom or Teams from broadcast gear. It is the wrong buy for console or PC gaming capture, since there's no HDR or 4K support. The Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB is the one to take for casual, non-competitive HDMI recording on a tight budget, though it is not built for competitive gaming, given the passthrough lag typical of this tier and 4K or HDR capture of any kind. It also earns its place with same-day, in-store purchases when you need a capture card right now. Our rating of the Blackmagic Design Web Presenter (8/10): excellent for professional two-camera presenting setups that need to output as a plain webcam. Overkill and the wrong tool for gaming capture. Our rating of the Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB (4/10): A generic budget dongle whose main selling point is being on a physical store shelf. Fine in a pinch, not worth seeking out online over cheaper alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Blackmagic Design Web Presenter and Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB differ on form factor?
Yes. Form Factor reads External USB on the Blackmagic Design Web Presenter versus Camera Dongle on the Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB.
Is the Max Recording Resolution the same on the Blackmagic Design Web Presenter and Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB?
It is. Both are listed at 1080p60, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- External USB
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- Camera Dongle
Brand
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- Blackmagic Design
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- Vivitar
Model Number
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- Web Presenter HD
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- VIVRW7310
Connection Type
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- USB 3.0 / USB-C
Max Recording Resolution
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- 1080p60
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- 1080p60
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- 1080p (loop-through)
HDR Support
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- No
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- No
Latency
- Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
- 1 msBest
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- 130 ms-12900%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Blackmagic Design Web Presenter if you want the lower latency (1 ms vs 130 ms).
Choose Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent for professional two-camera presenting setups that need to output as a plain webcam.
Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
4 / 10 Expert Rating
A generic budget dongle whose main selling point is being on a physical store shelf.