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Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber vs UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489: Comparison
Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber and UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 separate most on latency: Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber at 100, UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 at 120, 20% in favour of Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, max recording resolution and passthrough resolution.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Camera Dongle | Camera Dongle |
| Brand | Pengo Technology | UGREEN |
| Connection Type | USB 3.0 | USB-A / USB-C |
| Max Recording Resolution | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 (HDMI loop-out) | 4K60 (HDMI loop-out) |
| HDR Support | No | No |
| Latency | 100 | 120-20% |
| Model | 4K HDMI Grabber | CM489 |
| Driver | Driver-free UVC, no HDCP | Driver-free UVC/UAC |
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 Video Capture Card CM489
4 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget dongle that does the basics for very little money.
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