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Elgato Game Capture HD60 vs j5create JVA02: Comparison

Elgato Game Capture HD60 and j5create JVA02 separate most on latency: Elgato Game Capture HD60 at 50, j5create JVA02 at 40, 25% in favour of j5create JVA02. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, max recording resolution and passthrough resolution.

Elgato Game Capture HD60 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Original HD60)
ElgatoElgato Game Capture HD60
j5create JVA02 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixing Dial)
j5createj5create JVA02

Specs

Specification
Elgato Game Capture HD60 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Original HD60)
Elgato Game Capture HD60
j5create JVA02 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixing Dial)
j5create JVA02
Form FactorExternal USBExternal USB
BrandElgatoj5create
Connection TypeUSB 3.0USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution1080p601080p60
Passthrough Resolution1080p601080p60
HDR SupportNoNo
Latency50-25%40
ModelHD60 (10025015)JVA02

Verdict

Elgato Game Capture HD60

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A dated, discontinued 1080p60 box with real passthrough lag.

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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