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Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket vs Razer Ripsaw HD: Comparison
Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket vs Razer Ripsaw HD: the latency difference
On latency the spread is 7%, Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket 32 ms against Razer Ripsaw HD 30 ms, so Razer Ripsaw HD takes it.
Who each one is for
The Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket suits buyers who value Hauppauge's long track record in capture hardware, though it is not the pick for HDR capture or passthrough, not supported on this device and PC-free standalone recording, that's the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt's job. It is equally the pick for console streamers wanting quick capture through a mobile or PC companion app. It is the wrong buy for anyone wanting the most polished streaming-focused software suite, Elgato and AVerMedia lead there. Buy the Razer Ripsaw HD for Razer ecosystem users who want Synapse and Chroma integration and 1080p60 console streamers on a mid-range budget, though it is the wrong buy for 4K recording, the Ripsaw HD caps capture at 1080p60 and HDR passthrough or capture, not supported here. It also earns its place with streamers who prefer a physical audio mixer knob over software mixing. Avoid it for buyers with no interest in the Razer software ecosystem, competing cards offer similar specs cheaper. Our rating of the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket (6/10): solid hardware from a genuinely experienced capture brand, let down slightly by software polish next to Elgato and AVerMedia. Our rating of the Razer Ripsaw HD (6/10): A solid mid-range 1080p60 card whose hardware mixer knob and Razer ecosystem tie-in are the real selling points over raw spec.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket and Razer Ripsaw HD differ on connection type?
Yes. Connection Type reads USB-C / Thunderbolt on the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket versus USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 on the Razer Ripsaw HD.
Is the Form Factor the same on the Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket and Razer Ripsaw HD?
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 Rocket
- External USB
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- External USB
Brand
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- Hauppauge
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- Razer
Model Number
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- HD PVR Rocket
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- Ripsaw HD
Connection Type
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- USB-C / Thunderbolt
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- 1080p60
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- 4K60
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- 4K30
HDR Support
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- No
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- No
Latency
- Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket
- 32 ms-7%
- Razer Ripsaw HD
- 30 msBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose Hauppauge HD PVR Rocket if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Razer Ripsaw HD if you want the lower latency (30 ms vs 32 ms).
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.
Razer Ripsaw HD
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mid-range 1080p60 card whose hardware mixer knob and Razer ecosystem tie-in are the real selling points over raw spec.