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UGREEN 4K HDMI Video Capture Card, HDMI to USB 3.0
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Who it's for
Streamers and creators who want to use a real camera as their webcam, or capture console gameplay, without paying for a premium capture card.
Overview
This capture card takes an HDMI signal from a mirrorless camera, DSLR, or game console and turns it into a USB webcam source any streaming software can use — the same trick that lets creators use a real camera on Zoom, OBS, or Twitch instead of a built-in webcam. It passes through 4K so a TV or monitor stays usable while capturing, and output is a clean 1080p60 or 2K30 feed with no drivers to install.
Pros
- Genuine plug-and-play — no drivers needed on Windows or Mac
- 4K HDMI passthrough keeps a monitor or TV usable while capturing
- Much cheaper than premium capture cards while covering the core use case
- Works with cameras, consoles, and other HDMI sources alike
Cons
- Caps out at 1080p60/2K30 output, not full native 4K capture
- No standalone recording — needs a computer running capture software
What buyers say
822 ratings average 4.5/5, with 78% at 5 stars. Reviewers consistently praise the plug-and-play simplicity and value against pricier alternatives; the small 1-2 star share mostly involves specific camera or software compatibility edge cases.
My mirrorless camera is now my webcam
Uses it to feed a mirrorless camera into OBS for streaming and says the image quality upgrade over a laptop webcam is dramatic for the price.
Zero setup hassle
Plugged it in and it worked immediately in Zoom and OBS with no driver installation, which they weren't expecting at this price.
Does exactly what it says
Uses it for console gameplay capture and says it works reliably, just notes that output is capped below full native 4K.
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