Genki ShadowCast vs EVGA XR1 Lite

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

Genki ShadowCast

Genki ShadowCast

EVGA XR1 Lite

EVGA XR1 Lite

Overview

Rank
#7
#4
Rating
★★★★☆ Good
★★★★☆ Good

Price

Price
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MSRP
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Specifications Comparison

Capture
1080p60
1080p60
Passthrough
Mirror to display
4K60
Interface
HDMI to USB-C
USB 3.0
Size
Thumb-drive
Compact

Pros & Cons Comparison

Pros
  • TechRadar #4 — most compact capture card
  • USB-thumb-drive size
  • Works with all major consoles
  • Very affordable at $49
  • TechRadar #2 — best budget pick
  • 1080p60 with 4K60 passthrough
  • Doubles as DSLR camera passthrough
  • SD card acts as storage via USB
Cons
  • Inconsistent video quality between devices
  • No standalone recording
  • Limited encoding format options
  • No standalone recording