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StarTech.com USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K vs StarTech.com PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:No
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:Yes
  • Host interface
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:HDMI
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:PCIe
  • Video capture resolution (max)
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:0 - 45 °C
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:-20 - 60 °C
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:-5 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:20 - 90%
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:20 - 80%
  • Width
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:44 mm
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:69 mm
  • Depth
    • USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K:73 mm
    • PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K:130 mm

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Comparison of 4K30-HDMI-CAPTURE, PEXHDCAP4K
61 specifications
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StarTech.com

USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device, 4K

Model 4K30-HDMI-CAPTURE

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StarTech.com

PCIe HDMI Capture Card - 4K

Model PEXHDCAP4K

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Performance3 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
InternalDiffersNoYes
Host interfaceDiffersHDMIPCIe
Video capture resolution (max)Differs3840 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
ChipsetKnown for oneITE IT66021 / ITE IT9323Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one0.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Capturing fromKnown for oneDigital camera, PCUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Videoidentical
Maximum frame rateKnown for one60 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080p, 1440p, 2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Hz
Audioidentical
Supported audio channelsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
File formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for onePCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264, MPEG4
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneMicro-USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in00
Headphone outputs00
Composite video in00
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one0.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 EntUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 VenturaUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 20.04 LTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 90%20 - 80%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers44 mm69 mm
DepthDiffers73 mm130 mm
HeightDiffers12 mm10 mm
WeightKnown for one41 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Master (outer) case heightDiffers260 mm490 mm
Master (outer) case widthDiffers490 mm400 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to Micro USB-B, USB Type-C to Micro-USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package weightDiffers181 g230 g
Package depthDiffers155 mm207 mm
Package heightDiffers37 mm38 mm
Package widthDiffers107 mm144 mm
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers390 mm410 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers60 pc(s)35 pc(s)

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