Elgato Cam Link 4K vs EVGA XR1 Lite

Discover how these Capture Card differ — find the one that suits your needs.

Elgato Cam Link 4K

Elgato Cam Link 4K

EVGA XR1 Lite

EVGA XR1 Lite

Overview

Rank
#8
#4
Rating
★★★★☆ Good
★★★★☆ Good
Reviews
13.781
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Price

Price
69,35 EUR
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MSRP
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Specifications Comparison

Capture
4K30 / 1080p60
1080p60
Interface
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
Form Factor
HDMI dongle
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Use Case
DSLR/Mirrorless
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Passthrough
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4K60
Size
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Compact

Pros & Cons Comparison

Pros
  • Turns any HDMI camera into a webcam
  • Up to 4K30 or 1080p60
  • Ultra-compact dongle form factor
  • Used by major streamers worldwide
  • TechRadar #2 — best budget pick
  • 1080p60 with 4K60 passthrough
  • Doubles as DSLR camera passthrough
  • SD card acts as storage via USB
Cons
  • No passthrough output
  • Can run warm under 4K loads
  • Limited encoding format options
  • No standalone recording