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Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber vs UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card: Comparison
Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber vs UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card latency compared
On latency the spread is 25%, Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber 100 ms against UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card 80 ms, so UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card takes it.
Who each one is for
Buy the Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber for casual camera or console capture where HDCP-protected sources aren't involved, though it is the wrong buy for true 4K recording, since actual capture is limited to 1080p60. It is equally the pick for budget streamers who want a 4K monitor loop-out with basic 1080p60 recording. Avoid it for any HDCP-protected source, such as most streaming boxes or Blu-ray players. The UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card is the one to take 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 built for buyers wanting established brand support and long-term firmware updates and 4K recording, this device caps capture at 1080p60. It also earns its place with budget buyers wanting basic 1080p60 capture without a gaming-brand price tag. Our rating of the Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber (5/10): one of the better budget HDMI dongles, but still a 1080p60 recorder wearing a 4K label. Fine for casual use, not a Cam Link 4K substitute. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber and UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card differ on connection type?
Yes. Connection Type reads USB 3.0 on the Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber versus USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card.
Is the Form Factor the same on the Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber and UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card?
It is. Both are listed at Camera Dongle, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- Camera Dongle
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- Camera Dongle
Brand
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- Pengo Technology
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- UGREEN
Model Number
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- 4K HDMI Grabber
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- CM477
Connection Type
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- USB 3.0
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- 1080p60
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- 4K60 (HDMI loop-out)
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 4K30
HDR Support
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- No
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- No
Latency
- Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
- 100 ms-25%
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 80 msBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card if you want the lower latency (80 ms vs 100 ms).
Verdict
Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the better budget HDMI dongles, but still a 1080p60 recorder wearing a 4K label.
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.