Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad vs Elgato Video Capture – USB 2.0 Capture Card Device, Easy to Use, Convert Analog to Digital, with VHS VCR TV to DVD Adapter, for Mac, Windows or iPad
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad and the Elgato Video Capture – USB 2.0 Capture Card Device, Easy to Use, Convert Analog to Digital, with VHS VCR TV to DVD Adapter, for Mac, Windows or iPad. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which capture card is right for your build.
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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.71 Ounces | 80 Grams |
| Platform | Mac OS X | No Operating System |
| Connector | USB-C | USB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 3.19 x 1.22 x 0.47 inches | 4.09 x 1.38 x 0.47 inches |
| Max_capture | 4K60 | - |
| Manufacturer | Elgato | Elgato |
| Compatible_with | [PC, Mac] | Personal Computer |
| Max_passthrough | N/A (input only) | - |
| Operating_system | macOS | Mac, Windows |
| Video_capture_resolution | 1080p, 4K60 | 480p |
Winner: Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad — driven by Weight (0.71 Ounces)
Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad
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Elgato Video Capture – USB 2.0 Capture Card Device, Easy to Use, Convert Analog to Digital, with VHS VCR TV to DVD Adapter, for Mac, Windows or iPad
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