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Hauppauge USB-Live2 vs UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card: Comparison
Hauppauge USB-Live2 vs UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card: the connection type difference
They are built to different briefs, and connection type shows it, Hauppauge USB-Live2 USB 2.0 against UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1. There is a split on max recording resolution as well, 480i / 576i on the Hauppauge USB-Live2 versus 1080p60 on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card. Passthrough resolution is not the same on both, None on the Hauppauge USB-Live2 versus 4K30 on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card.
Which should you buy, Hauppauge USB-Live2 or UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card?
The Hauppauge USB-Live2 suits digitizing VHS tapes, camcorder footage, or other composite/S-Video sources and preserving retro console footage from systems with no HDMI output, though it is not built for streaming or live passthrough monitoring and anyone needing HD or 4K resolution capture. It is not the one for any HDMI source, since it has no HDMI input at all. Buy the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card for casual console or camera capture where advanced software isn't needed and anyone wanting a simple, driver-free UVC capture dongle, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting established brand support and long-term firmware updates and 4K recording, this device caps capture at 1080p60. The same goes for budget buyers wanting basic 1080p60 capture without a gaming-brand price tag. Our rating of the Hauppauge USB-Live2 (6/10): A dedicated, no-frills analog video digitizer. Good at exactly one job, do not buy it expecting HDMI game capture. Our rating of the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card (5/10): A genuinely usable budget dongle for basic 1080p60 capture, with the software polish and support gap you'd expect at this price.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: form factor and hdr support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- Camera Dongle
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- Camera Dongle
Brand
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- Hauppauge
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- UGREEN
Model Number
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- USB-Live2 (610)
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- CM477
Connection Type
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- USB 2.0
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- 480i / 576i (SD)
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- None
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 4K30
HDR Support
- Hauppauge USB-Live2
- No
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- No
Which one should you pick?
Choose Hauppauge USB-Live2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Hauppauge USB-Live2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dedicated, no-frills analog video digitizer.
UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely usable budget dongle for basic 1080p60 capture, with the software polish and support gap you'd expect at this price.