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UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card vs Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card: Comparison
UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card vs Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB: the latency difference
Start with latency, because it is the widest measured gap between them: UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card 80 ms against Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB 130 ms, 63% in favour of UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card.
Who each one is for
The UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card suits 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. The same goes for budget buyers wanting basic 1080p60 capture without a gaming-brand price tag. The Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB is the one to take for casual, non-competitive HDMI recording on a tight budget, though it is the wrong buy for competitive gaming, given the passthrough lag typical of this tier and 4K or HDR capture of any kind. It also earns its place with same-day, in-store purchases when you need a capture card right now. 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. Our rating of the Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB (4/10): A generic budget dongle whose main selling point is being on a physical store shelf. Fine in a pinch, not worth seeking out online over cheaper alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Do the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card and Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB differ on connection type?
Yes. Connection Type reads USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card versus USB 3.0 / USB-C on the Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB.
Is the Form Factor the same on the UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card and Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB?
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
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- Camera Dongle
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- Camera Dongle
Brand
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- UGREEN
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- Vivitar
Model Number
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- CM477
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- VIVRW7310
Connection Type
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- USB 3.0 / USB-C
Max Recording Resolution
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 1080p60
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 4K30
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- 1080p (loop-through)
HDR Support
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- No
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- No
Latency
- UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card
- 80 msBest
- Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
- 130 ms-62%
Which one should you pick?
Choose UGREEN CM477 4K HDMI Capture Card if you want the lower latency (80 ms vs 130 ms).
Choose Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
Vivitar Creator Series HDMI to USB Capture Card
4 / 10 Expert Rating
A generic budget dongle whose main selling point is being on a physical store shelf.
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