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Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket vs j5create JVA02: Comparison
Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket and j5create JVA02 separate most on latency: Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket at 32, j5create JVA02 at 40, 25% in favour of Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket. They match on form factor, max recording resolution and hdr support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | External USB | External USB |
| Brand | Hauppauge | j5create |
| Connection Type | USB-C / Thunderbolt | USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Max Recording Resolution | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 | 1080p60 |
| HDR Support | No | No |
| Latency | 32 | 40-25% |
| Model | HD PVR Rocket | JVA02 |
Verdict
Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Solid hardware from a genuinely experienced capture brand, let down slightly by software polish next to Elgato and AVerMedia.
j5create JVA02
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid budget alternative to the Ripsaw HD with the same hardware mixing convenience for less money.