We compared two HDMI-to-USB video capture cards: the UGREEN Video Capture Card and the Guermok HDMI Capture Card.
What we looked at
Maximum capture resolution and frame rate, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a capture card for 2K streaming and recording, the UGREEN is the value pick at £17.72. If you would rather pay £6.27 more for true 4K@60Hz capture with higher frame rates at lower resolutions, the Guermok is the alternative, at £23.99.
A £17.72 capture card for 2K@30Hz and 1080P@60Hz streaming.
A £23.99 capture card with true 4K@60Hz input and output.
UGREEN Video Capture Card, HDMI to USB C — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an HDMI-to-USB-C video capture card with 5Gbps bandwidth supporting 4K@60Hz or 4K@30Hz input, capturing and streaming at up to 2K 1440P@30Hz or 1080P@60Hz in YUY2/MJPEG format, plug-and-play with no drivers on iPad, MacBook, laptop or desktop via USB-C or USB-A, compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, DSLR cameras and Quest headsets, and featuring an aluminium shell for heat dissipation.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Guermok on these listings, at £17.72
- Accepts up to 4K input even though capture output is lower, per the listing
- Works via both USB-C and USB-A ports
- Aluminium shell aids heat dissipation
Worth knowing
- Lower stated maximum capture resolution: 2K@30Hz against the Guermok's 4K@60Hz
- Lower maximum capture frame rate at 1080p
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone happy with 2K/1080p capture quality
- Casual streamers and recorders
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants true 4K capture output
- Buyers who want the highest possible frame rates
Guermok HDMI Capture Card, 4K60FPS — True 4K Capture
Intended for: Marketed as a USB 3.0 HDMI capture card with true 4K@60Hz input and output for smooth, vivid visuals in high-motion gameplay, VR capture or iPad content, support for MJPEG up to 4096x2160 at 60FPS, 2560x1440 at 144FPS and 1920x1080 at 120FPS, plug-and-play with no drivers on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPadOS, and compatibility with iPad, MacBook, Switch, PS3/4/5, Xbox One, DSLR cameras and Quest 3.
What we liked
- True 4K@60Hz capture resolution, per the listing
- Higher stated frame rates at lower resolutions: up to 144FPS at 1440p
- Wide system compatibility with no drivers needed
- Supports more device types including older consoles
Worth knowing
- Costs £6.27 more than the UGREEN on these listings
- Requires a USB 3.0 or higher port for full resolution
Best for
- Buyers who want true 4K capture output
- Anyone who wants the highest frame rates at 1440p/1080p
- Serious streamers wanting maximum capture quality
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone without a USB 3.0 port available
