Product comparison · 2 video capturing devices

StarTech.com High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA vs StarTech.com USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:Yes
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:No
  • Host interface
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:PCIe
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:USB 2.0
  • Certification
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:CE, FCC
  • Cables included
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:DVI
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:USB
  • Package weight
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:365 g
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:145 g
  • Package depth
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:209 mm
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:148 mm
  • Package height
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:43 mm
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:41 mm
  • Package width
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:147 mm
    • USB 2.0 Capture Device for HDMI Video - Compact External Capture Card - 1080p:208 mm

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48 specifications
Performance3 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Host interfaceDiffersPCIeUSB 2.0
Video capture resolution (max)Known for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneDVI-IUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneMstar MST3363CNK-170Unknown — not stated by the source
Capturing fromKnown for oneCable TV, DVD player, Digital cameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL MNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M
Supported resolutionsKnown for one1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p720p, 1080p
Video capturing speed (PAL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Video capturing speed (NTSC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Audioidentical
Sample rateKnown for one48 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
File formatsidentical
Video compression formatsH.264, MPEG4H.264, MPEG4
Ports & interfacesidentical
Audio (L/R) in00
Headphone outputs00
S-Video inputs quantity00
Composite video in00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home PremiuUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one20 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one58 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 x 206 x 40 mm
Other featuresidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one474 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one466 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneDVI-I male - VGA femaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersDVIUSB
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package weightDiffers365 g145 g
Package depthDiffers209 mm148 mm
Package heightDiffers43 mm41 mm
Package widthDiffers147 mm208 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one476 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one72 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB

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