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UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 vs YoloLiv YoloBox Mini: Comparison
UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 vs YoloLiv YoloBox Mini form factor compared
They are built to different briefs, and form factor shows it, UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 Camera Dongle against YoloLiv YoloBox Mini Standalone.
Who each one is for
The UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 suits occasional video calls or lecture capture where latency doesn't matter, though it is the wrong buy for competitive gaming, where the passthrough lag is noticeable and HDR capture or passthrough of any kind. The same goes for casual recording of a console, camera, or retro system on a tight budget. It is not the one for anyone who has used a premium card before and will notice the latency difference. Buy the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini for multi-platform simulcasting straight from an HDMI camera, though it is not built for 4K or HDR capture, since it's capped at 1080p60 and PC-based streamers who already have OBS handling encoding and switching. It is equally the pick for field production, church, or event streamers who need a PC-free all-in-one encoder. It is the wrong buy for budget buyers, since it costs more than a plain single-purpose capture card. Our rating of the UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 (4/10): A budget dongle that does the basics for very little money. Fine for casual recording, not for competitive gaming or anything latency-sensitive. Our rating of the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini (8/10): A genuinely capable standalone streaming encoder for creators who want to skip the PC entirely. Not a fit if you need 4K capture or already run OBS on a computer.
Frequently asked questions
Do the UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 and YoloLiv YoloBox Mini differ on connection type?
Yes. Connection Type reads USB-A / USB-C on the UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 versus HDMI in/out, USB-C on the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini.
Is the Max Recording Resolution the same on the UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 and YoloLiv YoloBox Mini?
It is. Both are listed at 1080p60, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- Camera Dongle
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- Standalone (PC-Free)
Brand
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- UGREEN
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- YoloLiv
Model Number
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- CM489
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- YoloBox Mini
Connection Type
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- USB-A / USB-C
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- HDMI in/out, USB-C
Max Recording Resolution
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- 1080p60
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- 4K60 (HDMI loop-out)
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- 1080p60
HDR Support
- UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
- No
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- No
Which one should you pick?
Choose UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose YoloLiv YoloBox Mini if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
UGREEN Video Capture Card CM489
4 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget dongle that does the basics for very little money.
YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable standalone streaming encoder for creators who want to skip the PC entirely.