Product comparison · 2 video capturing devices

StarTech.com High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 9identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:Yes
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:No
  • Host interface
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:PCIe
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:HDMI
  • Video capture resolution (max)
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Certification
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:CE, FCC
  • Analog signal format system
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:NTSC, PAL 60, PAL M
  • Video compression formats
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:H.264, MPEG4
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:H.264
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:0
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:1
  • Width
    • High-Definition PCIe Capture Card - HDMI VGA DVI & Component - 1080P - TAA:120 mm
    • USB 3.0 Capture Device for High-Performance HDMI Video - 1080p 60fps - Aluminum:58 mm

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56 specifications
Performance4 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Silver
InternalDiffersYesNo
Host interfaceDiffersPCIeHDMI
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Memory card slot(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ChipsetMstar MST3363CNK-170Mstar MST3363CNK-170
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC
InterfaceKnown for oneDVI-IUnknown — not stated by the source
Capturing fromKnown for oneCable TV, DVD player, Digital cameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL MNTSC, PAL 60, PAL M
Supported resolutionsDiffers1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x6001920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 fps
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Supported audio channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sample rateKnown for one48 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
File formats1 differ
Video compression formatsDiffersH.264, MPEG4H.264
Converter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFormat converter
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Headphone outputs00
S-Video inputs quantity00
Composite video in00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 PremiuWindows 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 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-5 - 40 °C-5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm58 mm
DepthDiffers120 mm92 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm28 mm
WeightDiffers58 g88 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDVIUSB
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneDVI-I male - VGA femaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package weightDiffers365 g334 g
Package depthDiffers209 mm152 mm
Package heightDiffers43 mm53 mm
Package widthDiffers147 mm215 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
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

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