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Elgato HD60 X vs UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card: Comparison
Elgato HD60 X vs UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card: the form factor difference
They are built to different briefs, and form factor shows it, Elgato HD60 X External USB against UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card Camera Dongle. They differ on connection type too, USB-C on the Elgato HD60 X versus USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card. They differ on passthrough resolution too, 4K60 HDR on the Elgato HD60 X versus 4K30 on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card. There is a split on hdr support as well, Yes on the Elgato HD60 X versus No on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card.
Which should you buy, Elgato HD60 X or UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card?
Take the Elgato HD60 X for the vast majority of console streamers wanting reliable 1080p60 capture with 4K passthrough in a simple USB-C package. It is the wrong buy for creators specifically wanting true 4K video capture for YouTube uploads, the Elgato 4K X is the right step up for that. The UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card is the one to take for casual console or camera capture where advanced software isn't needed and anyone wanting a simple, driver-free UVC capture dongle, though it is not built for buyers wanting established brand support and long-term firmware updates and 4K recording, this device caps capture at 1080p60. The same goes for budget buyers wanting basic 1080p60 capture without a gaming-brand price tag. Our rating of the Elgato HD60 X (9/10): the best capture card for most console streamers, reliable 1080p60 capture with 4K60 HDR passthrough in a simple USB-C package. Our rating of the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card (5/10): A genuinely usable budget dongle for basic 1080p60 capture, with the software polish and support gap you'd expect at this price.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: max recording resolution are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Elgato HD60 X
- External USB
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- Camera Dongle
Brand
- Elgato HD60 X
- Elgato
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- UGREEN
Model Number
- Elgato HD60 X
- HD60 X
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- CM477
Connection Type
- Elgato HD60 X
- USB-C
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution
- Elgato HD60 X
- 1080p60
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- Elgato HD60 X
- 4K60 HDR
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 4K30
HDR Support
- Elgato HD60 X
- Yes
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- No
Which one should you pick?
Choose Elgato HD60 X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Elgato HD60 X
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best capture card for most console streamers, reliable 1080p60 capture with 4K60 HDR passthrough in a simple USB-C package.
UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely usable budget dongle for basic 1080p60 capture, with the software polish and support gap you'd expect at this price.