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EVGA XR1 Lite vs Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus: Comparison
EVGA XR1 Lite vs Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus latency compared
On latency the spread is 67%, EVGA XR1 Lite 3 ms against Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus 5 ms, so EVGA XR1 Lite takes it. They differ on max recording resolution too, 1440p60 on the EVGA XR1 Lite versus 4K60 on the Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus.
Which should you buy, EVGA XR1 Lite or Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus?
Buy the EVGA XR1 Lite for small-form-factor builders who need a low-profile capture card, though it is not built for 4K60 recording specifically, this card tops out at 1440p60 capture and laptop users, this is a desktop-only internal PCIe card. The same goes for streamers already running a separate audio interface who don't need onboard mic mixing. It is not the one for anyone wanting onboard microphone input and hardware mixing, get the full XR1 instead. The Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus is the one to take for broadcast and multi-camera production studios needing hardware sync and facilities already standardized on Magewell's Pro Capture SDK and ecosystem, though it is not the pick for laptop users, this is a desktop-only internal PCIe card and anyone not doing multi-camera or broadcast-grade production work. It is equally the pick for anyone needing sustained 4K60 capture bandwidth beyond what USB can reliably deliver. It is the wrong buy for home streamers or gamers, this is priced well beyond consumer capture needs. Our rating of the EVGA XR1 Lite (7/10): A smart way to get onto EVGA's XR1 platform for less, as long as you don't need the full card's onboard mic mixing. Our rating of the Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus (8/10): professional-grade internal capture built for broadcast production, overkill and overpriced for anyone outside that world.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: form factor, connection type, passthrough resolution and hdr support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- Internal PCIe
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- Internal PCIe
Brand
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- EVGA
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- Magewell
Model Number
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- XR1 Lite
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
Connection Type
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- PCIe x4
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- PCIe x4
Max Recording Resolution
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- 1440p60
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- 4K60
Passthrough Resolution
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- 4K60
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- 4K60
HDR Support
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- No
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- No
Latency
- EVGA XR1 Lite
- 3 msBest
- Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
- 5 ms-67%
Which one should you pick?
Choose EVGA XR1 Lite if you want the lower latency (3 ms vs 5 ms).
Choose Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | EVGA XR1 Lite | Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
EVGA XR1 Lite
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart way to get onto EVGA's XR1 platform for less, as long as you don't need the full card's onboard mic mixing.
Magewell Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Professional-grade internal capture built for broadcast production, overkill and overpriced for anyone outside that world.