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Epiphan AV.io HD vs Hauppauge USB-Live2: Comparison

Epiphan AV.io HD and Hauppauge USB-Live2 differ on form factor: Epiphan AV.io HD at External USB, Hauppauge USB-Live2 at Camera Dongle.

Specs

Specification
Epiphan AV.io HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / Sub-One-Frame Latency / Broadcast-Grade Reliability)
Epiphan AV.io HD
Hauppauge USB-Live2 (External USB Dongle / Composite & S-Video Capture / SD Resolution / Analog-Only)
Hauppauge USB-Live2
Form FactorExternal USBCamera Dongle
BrandEpiphanHauppauge
Connection TypeUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1USB 2.0
Max Recording Resolution1080p60480i / 576i (SD)
Passthrough Resolution1080p60None
HDR SupportNoNo
ModelAV.io HDUSB-Live2 (610)

Verdict

Epiphan AV.io HD

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Dependable, low-latency 1080p60 capture built for professional live production where reliability matters more than resolution.

Hauppauge USB-Live2

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dedicated, no-frills analog video digitizer.

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