YoloLiv

YoloLiv YoloBox Mini

Expert rating8 / 10

Form Factor:: Standalone (PC-Free)
Max Recording Resolution:: 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution:: 1080p60
HDR Support:: No

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Manufacturer: YoloLiv Last updated: 2026-10-09

YoloLiv YoloBox Mini Review

The YoloLiv YoloBox Mini is a pocket-sized, all-in-one live streaming encoder with a built-in touchscreen, not a card you plug into a PC, aimed at creators who want to capture, encode, and stream an HDMI source entirely standalone.

It takes an HDMI camera feed, records it to microSD, and streams it directly to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, or multiple platforms at once over Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot, no computer needed anywhere in the chain. It's the closest thing in this category to a full production booth in your pocket, though its 1080p60 ceiling and touchscreen-driven workflow make it a different tool than a PC-tethered capture card.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus (GC513), which also records standalone to microSD without a PC, the YoloBox Mini goes further by adding built-in multi-platform live streaming, a touchscreen UI, and cellular/Wi-Fi connectivity, while the GC513 is simpler and cheaper but records-only unless tethered to a phone or PC for streaming. Compared to a PC-based card like the Elgato 4K X, the YoloBox Mini needs no PC at all, but tops out at 1080p60 where the 4K X captures true 4K60 HDR.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating8 / 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.

Best for

Field production, church, or event streamers who need a PC-free all-in-one encoder
Multi-platform simulcasting straight from an HDMI camera
Creators who want touchscreen control without setting up a laptop on site

Not for

4K or HDR capture, since it's capped at 1080p60
PC-based streamers who already have OBS handling encoding and switching
Budget buyers, since it costs more than a plain single-purpose capture card

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	YoloLiv
Model Number	YoloBox Mini

Design

Form Factor	Standalone (PC-Free)
Connection Type	HDMI in/out, USB-C

Performance

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

Form and connection

Host Interface	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, cellular hotspot, simulcasts to multiple platforms

Software and compatibility

Standalone Recording	Yes

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini (Standalone Encoder / HDMI In-Out / 1080p60 microSD Recording / PC-Free Multi-Platform Streaming)?

Key specs for the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini: Form Factor Standalone (PC-Free), Connection Type HDMI in/out, USB-C, Max Recording Resolution 1080p60, Passthrough Resolution 1080p60, HDR Support No, Onboard Recording Yes, records to microSD, no PC required.

Who is the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini (Standalone Encoder / HDMI In-Out / 1080p60 microSD Recording / PC-Free Multi-Platform Streaming) best suited to?

Best suited to: Field production, church, or event streamers who need a PC-free all-in-one encoder; Multi-platform simulcasting straight from an HDMI camera; Creators who want touchscreen control without setting up a laptop on site.

What are the drawbacks of the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini (Standalone Encoder / HDMI In-Out / 1080p60 microSD Recording / PC-Free Multi-Platform Streaming)?

Not the best fit for: 4K or HDR capture, since it's capped at 1080p60; PC-based streamers who already have OBS handling encoding and switching; Budget buyers, since it costs more than a plain single-purpose capture card.