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Epiphan AV.io HD vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus: Comparison

Epiphan AV.io HD and Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus separate most on latency: Epiphan AV.io HD at 16, Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus at 15, 7% in favour of Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus. They match on form factor and hdr support.

Epiphan AV.io HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / Sub-One-Frame Latency / Broadcast-Grade Reliability)
EpiphanEpiphan AV.io HD
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus (External USB-C / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 Zero-Latency Loop-Through / Driver-Free UVC)
MagewellMagewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus

Specs

Specification
Epiphan AV.io HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / Sub-One-Frame Latency / Broadcast-Grade Reliability)
Epiphan AV.io HD
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus (External USB-C / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 Zero-Latency Loop-Through / Driver-Free UVC)
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus
Form FactorExternal USBExternal USB
BrandEpiphanMagewell
Connection TypeUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1USB-C / Thunderbolt
Max Recording Resolution1080p604K30
Passthrough Resolution1080p604K60
HDR SupportNoNo
Latency16-7%15
ModelAV.io HDUSB Capture HDMI 4K Plus

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.

Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, driver-free 4K capture device for AV professionals who value UVC reliability over gaming-oriented extras.

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