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Hauppauge HD PVR 2 vs MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card: Comparison
Hauppauge HD PVR 2 vs MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card: the latency difference
The gap that matters here is latency: Hauppauge HD PVR 2 30 ms against MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card 65 ms, which puts Hauppauge HD PVR 2 117% ahead. Passthrough resolution is not the same on both, 1080p60 on the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 versus 4K60 on the MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card.
Which should you buy, Hauppauge HD PVR 2 or MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card?
The Hauppauge HD PVR 2 suits recording last-gen consoles or set-top boxes without a PC running and archiving component or HDMI sources to a USB drive directly, though it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting clean progressive 1080p60 recording and 4K or HDR capture of any kind. It is not the one for PC-connected streaming setups, where a USB webcam-class capture card is simpler. Buy the MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card for budget streamers wanting 4K passthrough without an established-brand price and casual console capture where 1080p60 recording covers the need, though it is not built for buyers prioritizing established brand support and consistent firmware updates and HDR capture or passthrough, not supported on this card. The same goes for buyers who'd rather run OBS directly than a bundled proprietary app. Our rating of the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 (5/10): A niche standalone recorder for HDMI/component sources without a PC. Interlaced-only 1080i recording and USB 2.0 make it feel dated next to the GC513. Our rating of the MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card (5/10): genuinely competitive spec for the price, with the build and software consistency trade-offs typical of budget capture brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 and MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card differ on connection type?
Yes. Connection Type reads USB 2.0 on the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 versus USB-C / Thunderbolt on the MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card.
Is the Form Factor the same on the Hauppauge HD PVR 2 and MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card?
It is. Both are listed at External USB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- External USB
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- External USB
Brand
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- Hauppauge
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- MiraBox
Model Number
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- HD PVR 2 (Model 1512)
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- HSV321
Connection Type
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- USB 2.0
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- USB-C / Thunderbolt
Max Recording Resolution
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- 1080i60 / 720p60
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- 1080p60
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- 4K60
HDR Support
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- No
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- No
Latency
- Hauppauge HD PVR 2
- 30 msBest
- MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
- 65 ms-117%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Hauppauge HD PVR 2 if you want the lower latency (30 ms vs 65 ms).
Choose MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Hauppauge HD PVR 2
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche standalone recorder for HDMI/component sources without a PC.
MiraBox HSV321 4K Capture Card
5 / 10 Expert Rating
Genuinely competitive spec for the price, with the build and software consistency trade-offs typical of budget capture brands.