Razer

Razer Ripsaw HD

Expert rating6 / 10

Capture CardsView on razer.com

Form Factor:: External USB
Max Recording Resolution:: 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution:: 4K30
HDR Support:: No

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Manufacturer: Razer Last updated: September 12, 2026

Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer) Review

The Razer Ripsaw HD is an external USB 3.0 capture card recording full 1080p60 with 4K30 passthrough, aimed at console streamers who want Razer's Chroma-integrated ecosystem without paying for 4K recording they may not need.

Razer's take on the mid-range capture card leans on the same plug-and-play simplicity as Elgato's cards, with a physical volume knob on the front for quick game and mic audio mixing, a small but genuinely useful hardware touch a lot of software-only mixers don't replicate as conveniently. It's fully UVC/UAC compliant so it works with OBS or Razer's own software equally well. If you're already bought into Razer peripherals and Synapse, this fits the ecosystem, but on pure capture spec it doesn't beat AVerMedia or Elgato at the same price.

The Hardware Mixer Knob

A physical dial for balancing game audio against mic input sounds minor, but it's genuinely faster than tabbing into software during a live stream, and it's a point of differentiation from most competing cards at this price.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Elgato HD60 X in our catalog, the two are close competitors, the HD60 X adds HDR passthrough support at 4K60 that the Ripsaw HD's non-HDR 4K30 passthrough doesn't match. Against the AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2 GC570, the Ripsaw HD's 4K30 passthrough beats GC570's 1080p60-only passthrough ceiling, giving 4K monitor owners smoother monitoring during play.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Razer

Design

Form Factor	External USB
Connection Type	USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1

Performance

Max Recording Resolution	1080p60
Passthrough Resolution	4K30
HDR Support	No

Signal handling

Latency	30 ms

Model	Ripsaw HD

Expert Review

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

Expert rating6 / 10

A solid mid-range 1080p60 card whose hardware mixer knob and Razer ecosystem tie-in are the real selling points over raw spec.

Best for

Razer ecosystem users who want Synapse and Chroma integration.
Streamers who prefer a physical audio mixer knob over software mixing.
1080p60 console streamers on a mid-range budget.

Not for

4K recording, the Ripsaw HD caps capture at 1080p60.
HDR passthrough or capture, not supported here.
Buyers with no interest in the Razer software ecosystem, competing cards offer similar specs cheaper.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer)?

The Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer) is a capture card from Razer. Key specs: Connection Type USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1, Max Recording Resolution 1080p60, Passthrough Resolution 4K30, HDR Support No, Latency 30.

Who is the Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer) best suited to?

It suits razer ecosystem users who want synapse and chroma integration., streamers who prefer a physical audio mixer knob over software mixing., 1080p60 console streamers on a mid-range budget..

What are the drawbacks of the Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer)?

It is a poor fit for 4k recording, the ripsaw hd caps capture at 1080p60., hdr passthrough or capture, not supported here., buyers with no interest in the razer software ecosystem, competing cards offer similar specs cheaper..