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EVGA XR1 Lite

Expert rating7 / 10

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Form Factor:: Internal PCIe
Max Recording Resolution:: 1440p60
Passthrough Resolution:: 4K60
HDR Support:: No

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Manufacturer: EVGA Last updated: September 12, 2026

EVGA XR1 Lite (Internal PCIe / 1440p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough / Low-Profile Card) Review

The EVGA XR1 Lite is an internal PCIe capture card recording up to 1440p60 with 4K60 passthrough, a stripped-down version of EVGA's original XR1 aimed at buyers who don't need the full card's onboard microphone mixing hardware.

EVGA built the XR1 Lite by removing the original XR1's onboard 3.5mm microphone input and hardware audio mixing, keeping the same capture and passthrough specs for less money. If you're going to run your mic through a separate audio interface or your motherboard anyway (most streamers with a real mic setup do), you're not losing anything real by going Lite. It's a low-profile card too, which matters in small-form-factor builds where a full-height card won't physically fit.

What 'Lite' Actually Cuts

The full XR1 has onboard mic input and hardware mixing circuitry built into the card itself. The Lite drops that and nothing else, capture resolution, passthrough, and PCIe interface stay identical between the two.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) in our catalog, the XR1 Lite's 1440p60 capture ceiling sits below the GC575's 4K60 HDR capture, but the XR1 Lite's low-profile design fits into cases the GC575 might not. Against the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573, both land around 1440p-to-4K capture territory, though the XR1 Lite's low-profile bracket is the differentiator for SFF builders.

Overview

As an internal PCIe card, the passthrough loop runs through hardware rather than software, so monitoring during play sees effectively no added lag.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	EVGA

Design

Form Factor	Internal PCIe
Connection Type	PCIe x4

Performance

Max Recording Resolution	1440p60
Passthrough Resolution	4K60
HDR Support	No

Signal handling

Latency	3 ms

Model	XR1 Lite

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7 / 10

A smart way to get onto EVGA's XR1 platform for less, as long as you don't need the full card's onboard mic mixing.

Best for

Small-form-factor builders who need a low-profile capture card.
Streamers already running a separate audio interface who don't need onboard mic mixing.
Budget-conscious buyers who want EVGA's XR1 platform for less than the full version.

Not for

Anyone wanting onboard microphone input and hardware mixing, get the full XR1 instead.
4K60 recording specifically, this card tops out at 1440p60 capture.
Laptop users, this is a desktop-only internal PCIe card.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the EVGA XR1 Lite (Internal PCIe / 1440p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough / Low-Profile Card)?

The EVGA XR1 Lite (Internal PCIe / 1440p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough / Low-Profile Card) is a capture card from EVGA. Key specs: Connection Type PCIe x4, Max Recording Resolution 1440p60, Passthrough Resolution 4K60, HDR Support No, Latency 3.

Who is the EVGA XR1 Lite (Internal PCIe / 1440p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough / Low-Profile Card) best suited to?

It suits small-form-factor builders who need a low-profile capture card., streamers already running a separate audio interface who don't need onboard mic mixing., budget-conscious buyers who want evga's xr1 platform for less than the full version..

What are the drawbacks of the EVGA XR1 Lite (Internal PCIe / 1440p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough / Low-Profile Card)?

It is a poor fit for anyone wanting onboard microphone input and hardware mixing, get the full xr1 instead., 4k60 recording specifically, this card tops out at 1440p60 capture., laptop users, this is a desktop-only internal pcie card..