The best BUDGET capture card is here! EVGA XR1 Lite Review

[@TheManOfMusic5479]

Im trying to get into some content creation and your videos have been an amazing help. Think ill start with this lite CC, then if i stay commited to streaming amd YT videos, upgrade to something better. So cool that people like yiu are out there making a living off of helping others. Ggs

[@316whatupz]

This is awesome and being under $100 is incredible. I hope this leads to cheaper 1080p 60fps alternative capture cards in the market. Great video.

[@PatrickStirling]

Yeah I'll be picking this up. Thanks for the spotlight!

[@edherdman9973]

One thing I'd like to see covered are "PC free" capture cards which record to something like microSD cards. These seem like a neat choice if you don't want to capture by a PC, but just record some video to edit later. The only one I've personally found that seems up to the task if the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus - but you have to be willing to pay a premium, nearly double what this costs, at which point it seems like we're creeping into actual 4K capture territory.

[@ErorrTNT]

I mean if you record retro consoles or something like that a VCR should do the job

[@missedgnomer636]

You can also duplicate your display to the device and not use the pass-through. This allows for example 120Hz refresh to monitor while running card at 60Hz. Max capture rate that worked for me was 59.94.

[@EposVox]

This only works sometimes since it’s rigging it in a way that’s not designed - which can randomly tell you it can’t do it upon reboot etc. and doing it this way results in double tearing and/or frame pacing issues, which doesn’t look good

[@weedthepeople2795]

I bought this card never used one is it typical that the primary and secondary monitors switch when you plug in the capture card?

[@AaronXanderX]

@@weedthepeople2795 You would need to get s EDID Simulator Adapter but not sure if even those would work on a capture card

[@stickerbomb2239]

@@EposVox in my experience (which only goes back to 1997) it works 100% of the time. I’ve NEVER had a duplicate display not work. Just have to turn the capture PC on first.

[@GarbageTVoriginal]

@@EposVox I’ve never had that issue before with any capture card at all.

[@flashuser777]

Thank you for this! I've been looking for a cheaper card that gets the job done in two parts. First so I could stream some older games like Sega Saturn, and I super appreciate the mention of the retrotink 2x which I have one of, and I needed a card that I knew was high quality, if not overkill, for transferring our old VHS tapes to digital.

[@Spice.Melange]

You deserve more subs man every question i have about streaming, you have a video on it. Every time i google a question, your videos come up first. You are the goat 🐐

[@EposVox]

Thank you!!

[@seagk1343]

This is my first video here, love how much effort you put in and delivery. Subscribed for sure

[@EposVox]

Thank you!

[@tylerhammer4561]

Thanks was late night shopping and saw this come up when I was looking at capture cards and immediately was interested in it but figured I'd just google review for one of them and it lead me to your video I will be picking on up later today. Your video format was great and I enjoyed it alot!!!!

[@ChitonIV]

They bumped the price up $10 since yesterday. I bought one yesterday, before the price hike. Curious to see if the hardware is improved. I tried 3 different XR1 and none of them worked. 2 would completely freeze up after just a minute or two of catpure. The third one would repeat a few frames, every second. And would consistently overheat and freeze up after about 20 minutes. Tried high quality cables. Rear USB ports. Powered USB 3.0 hub, etc. Two different computers with the third card. One Zen 2 based. One is Intel 8th Gen.

[@retroactivekev]

I noticed that as well and today the regular XR1 is on sale for $100. Makes this seem like waiting for a sale might be the better option.

[@ChitonIV]

@@retroactivekev Yes, the regular XR1 frequently goes on sale. The first one I bought used from Amazon warehouse, for $77. The 2nd and 3rd ones I bought in different months, new from Amazon, for $89. But all 3 have significant issues.

[@labman472011]

Could you tell me how it feels to play using only the USB-C output? I'm debating on getting this to play my Switch on my PC, but I don't want to have super high latency

[@labman472011]

@E Coolbeans, thanks for letting me know. Do you think it would be serviceable for like botw or other single player games?

[@labman472011]

@E you make a good point. Might just buy it and try it

[@jerrypowell6940]

They already jacked the price to $69.99 before tax stateside.

[@THE_ASSAULT]

89.99

[@TheFoxcrusher]

LoL jacked

[@dcalmighty2094]

It’s about 90+ now

[@NickyShadow99]

Ironically, when I got this bundled with Splatoon 3 on amazon for, like, $70 or so, I ended up using it for the same purpose Genki adertised. The audio device is passed through separately from the video, so i can just play the sound through windows and use mpv to stream the video with little if any noticeable latency. Solid little card!

[@andrekz9138]

Wow! Yeah, this video looks so clean! Awesome channel. I've been following on Twitter for a couple years but never desired streaming until recently. Happy to have a sweet backlog of videos for research now. (BTW, your Twitter critique of the Apple event was hilarious. I'm sorry that your disappointment was so dang funny.)

[@EposVox]

Hahaha thanks!

[@shane905]

Oddly enough I was able to get 1080p 120hz using a series x by running the hdmi cable included with the xbox to the input of the xr1 lite, then using a BENFEI HDMI to DisplayPort powered adapter from the passthrough on the capture card to my monitor via displayport. The Benefei adapter is only hdmi 2.0 so plugging it into the console directly doesn't expose the console to 120hz, but this workaround does. My monitor reports 120hz and the testing I've done has supported that. Kind of weird seeing as the card doesn't natively support 120hz but apparently I've found a niche workaround.

[@n0.3vxl13]

$79.99 rn. After tax and all $83-$98, hell no.

[@bigbrothertezz3553]

I’ve just started my quest in streaming and this is actually what I was looking for. Solid !

[@pjtgrizzly]

Nice review and channel. I ended up buying one of these and have been testing out for full day capture. At points I've gotten moments where the signal in OBS preview goes to black and then reloads a couple seconds later with true signal - rinse and repeat 15-60 seconds later. I'm not sure if this is due to the laptop running OBS having it's busses fully loaded (work laptop, triple monitor, webcam, headset, dock, yadda) at some point something pushes it over the edge or if the XR1 is getting a bit overheated after running all day. Once it starts doing this black flashes and back to preview - it seems to just continue and both times I've had it happen - it's been after the capture device has been connected to OBS with an active signal for over 8 hours. At points it gets pretty toasty so I've taken to putting the device on it's narrow side so the top/bottom, which have more surface area are more in contact with the air

[@bluestripe8]

I don’t have an issue with mine

[@HungVu-ny1ig]

It is kind of a letdown. Just got this for my laptop (PopOS), and realize there is no way to make it negotiate under USB3.0 mode (xhci_hcd driver), so the recording is limited to 720p in OBS. Other devices can run at USB3.0 normally, but only this capture card does not. That said, it works as expected with my other laptop though.

[@davep8366]

Nice video...But what mic are you using? Probably the BEST sounding youtube channel I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!

[@khg8m3r]

I’d be interested to know how well this works with a PS3 and all the content copy protection they have on that. It’s why I have you’re previously recommended 1080/60 generic capture device for streaming PS3 games

[@FatalityPWN]

Got mine for $40 this black friday, can't wait to try it out.

[@ExperiencersInternational]

$60? Amazon says that it's £111+ from the link given lol, I'm looking to get one for my birthday, but I'm not asking for an expensive Elgato or Avermedia one

[@TheSoulCrisis]

Awesome review of this stellar budget capture card! I just got it today and so excited to see what this bad boy can do, I am new to capture cards! :D

[@marywilliams7624]

In the same situation, I just opened mine.

[@3652xxyy]

I just got this item, and I have a few questions. 1. When I plug the HDMI input into my iPad or my Macbook, it showed HDCP and is thus unable to capture anything, but it doesn't happen on my PC. I am not even running any app on my MacBook or iPad. Does all Apple device has HDCP on by default or it's the capture card overreacting? 2. When I connect it to my PC and passthrough it to my monitor, it can only output 1080p even when my monitor is 1440p, and there is no option in the display settings to change the output to 2k. Is that desired behavior? Other than the issue I mentioned above, the device works great.

[@xXxJakobxXx3]

I just watched until 5:00 and this sounds like you have DSR active. None of my three monitors shows up at a higher resolution than native. Checker your NVcontrol panel or the Greenforce Experience if DSR is active. I will continue watching now ;)

[@EposVox]

DSR isn't active. That shows up differently.

[@TheQuikMix]

It's $44.99 right now. Seems like a no brainer as someone who will mostly use it as a passthrough for my DSLR during Zoom meetings.

[@funky_9_]

Just ordered one of these from scan in the U.K. for £40 😊

[@coxyofnewp]

So looking for a value capture card for pc - what you suggest now then ?? Many thanks

[@shannonwright1369]

Upon recommendations of my video hosting service i.e. StreamingVideoProvider, I started using Y&H Capture Card . Though it is a budget card but gives exceptional results.

[@xPRxMEx]

Another great video Epo! Would this one be your BEST recommendation to Xbox Series console stream to a M1 Mac Mini?!? If not could U share? Thanks man

[@EposVox]

Depends on what you’re playing at. Series S/X can do 4k120 and 1080p120 (and 1440p) that this card cannot. If you’re playing at 1080p120 or 1440p at all, I’d recommend the Live Gamer Ultra or ASUS CU4K30

[@xPRxMEx]

@@EposVox hey thanks so much for the reply man! I was honestly thinking of the Asus or the AV Bolt but I thought I had heard u said they’re not compatible with the M1 Mac mini’s 🤔 if those (the 2 recommendations u just made) are good with the Mac Mini then I’ll look at those! I’m jus looking to start a streaming channel to play Madden etc but needed something that works wit the new gen and M1s. Wish Elgato had a capture card that was compatible with console/M1 but not sure if any of them are 🤔 (sorry I’m a noob here man, but been watching your channel for over a yr!) great content always.

[@dandiego11]

Does it accept 5.1 LPCM audio? (like some of the AVermedia boxes) Or only stereo?

[@whiskeyvengeance]

great review, that ossc compatibility is mindblowing. how fast is it at 240p/480i resolution switching in PS1 games?

[@skorpers]

Your RE20 sounds much better than your SM7B in these videos. Good tone, nice even and rich sound.

[@qloacxbl]

Am I still able to play at 140 hz while capturing at 60?

[@WigWoo1]

If your video says it's $59.99 then I don't understand why I just paid 99.99 for it on Amazon today.. The regular XR1 is $149.99

[@antonio0000x]

Great review. Thanks!

[@shoug8387]

Also, as far as I know, the washed out picture you brought up might actually be because this card doesn't handle full range RGB correctly. From my experience setting it to full range RGB in OBS and the console leads to raised blacks and washed out colors, while limited range on both OBS and the console lead to more correct colors and black levels with no crush. My monitor is a bit wonky with switching from full to limited range (on my PS5 both modes display correctly while on my Xbox 360 limited range appears super washed out) so this is a problem.

[@GraceMcClain]

Shame it's €110, not including shipping, here in the EU, or I might have considered it.

[@Socha91_69]

Hi there , is this card good to capture and stream eft in full hd 60fps

[@SashaFierce2U]

Is this so I can hear my PS friends when we play together? I have xbox

[@gaminggratis3651]

So should i buy XR1 lite or the genki shadowcast which has a standalone app? Im using it to display my nintendo switch to my laptop with minimum delay as possible

[@Lucas-ro6zf]

dont get the shadowcast, it has no passthrough so you will get input delay unless you use an active hdmi splitter. You can get a product similar to the shadowcast for much cheaper, its kind of a scam. Genki is just good at marketing

[@EpicRunnerman1516]

Great review. When you mention getting 4:2:0/4:2:2, is that just for the recording? Like, would a 4:4:4 signal pass through fine?

[@EposVox]

Yeah passthrough is 444

[@snowjack101]

So say i hook it up to my switch, will it automatically capture both the video and the Audio? Also currently it is $87.59 on Amazon

[@RileyTheGamer]

I’m new here. Are there any issues with capturing chat audio with this card? I know there was with Elgato. Thanks!

[@maestr0_6]

Can someone tell me if the passthrough feature has actually no delay on the main screen? Might be a dumb question but I'm really sensitive to input lag, so I don't want any more added.

[@maestr0_6]

@@Lem_On_Lime Try watching the video and reading my comment again. I asked about the main screen that the passthrough gets video output to, the one I would play on. The vid talks about the preview latency in obs, so not the thing I asked for.

[@JRockThumper]

It’s actually $44 on Amazon rn!

[@deono1732]

I can’t get it to work for my Nintendo switch I want to stream games

[@paulbillings1235]

Does this capture stereo audio or not? Others have asked the question below, but I didn't see an answer. All of the cheap capture cards I've used only capture audio on 1 channel. In Windows 10 or 11, can you go into Settings - System - Sound - Properties and check the format reading for the device? I'm guessing that the device will present as a Digital Audio Interface, USB Digital Audio. The Format should be 2 channels if it captures in stereo. I have 1 on order and will cancel if it doesn't capture in stereo. Thanks.

[@EposVox]

This captures stereo lol

[@paulbillings1235]

@@EposVox Thanks. 😂I realize I went a little too detailed in my request. I thought, what the heck, might as well explain how to determine whether you get stereo capture for folks like me who didn't know that mono capture was so prevalent with these USB capture cards.

[@javidial]

@@EposVox Thanks for explaining. Stereo is good enough.

[@thatboyeezz]

So it doesn’t capture party chat audio ?

[@CubamusPrime]

Can you play it while it is capturing on that monitor or has to much delay?

[@fragalot]

I only wish this was a PCIe card, since I already have a massive pile of spaghetti behind my PC; would help with a few fewer cables.

[@NTheDragon0]

I have this card. It's better than the Elgato in every single way.

[@TheHappySun]

Bought this card on october last year after seeing this video... gotta say, worth it! but it does dip from 60fps to 30fps sometimes randomly when capturing from my ps5... maybe something is wrong in my OBS settings?

[@WillFuI]

I want a a low profile internal version of this

[@joshdarnit4819]

Obscure question, if you're trying to capture audio/video out of a Mac, will the Mac see this as a valid audio output device? Elgato capture cards do. I have a cheaper card that works fine w/my nintendo switch, but not the macintosh. If so, this is exactly what I'm looking for! thx

[@Maelthorn1337]

Why's it $30 more expensive more than a year later?! D:

[@Koroguru]

Yeah it’s so much more money D:

[@EagleOwl]

As someone whos right now looking for a xbox 360 capture for OBS and being able to capture audio would you reccomend this one or suggest something else? Thanks!

[@tylerplaysgames2403]

What kind of PC do I need. Can I just use any old like Chromebook?

[@EzequielBruni]

Okay, but what about 1080p 120hz passthrough. Is this possible?

[@Bubba_s]

I have a problem with my EVGA XR1 Lite. No matter if I have it plugged into a usb3 port and regardless of that I've tried plugging it to several usb3 ports I can not get it to display in 1080p 60fps, it is stuck in purple low quality mode. The strange thing is that I couldn't even update firmware on it via my computer because it said it wasn't plugged into usb3 port although it was. A few days ago I tried it out at a friends house and it worked perfectly fine there and with full resolution, also I was able to update firmware to the latest without any problem. I've even tried to remove all other connected peripherals and having the card connected to a usb3 port, still low quality mode. You guys have any idea what is causing this?...

[@EposVox]

Well since it worked on your friend’s computer, the card is clearly fine - so I’d start by going to the driver page for your motherboard and updating chipset and usb drivers

[@TheAceReviews]

I am looking for the cheapest 1080p 60fps capture card. Would this be it? You mentioned that this is also good for retro gaming. I also plan to use this on a Wii which is 480p. I tried a cheap brand but the colors were terrible. Do you think I should try the XR1 lite?

[@felifeli]

The link to the evga website just has the cards specs. It doesn't jave an option to buy. The Amazon link only shows that only used ones from Amazon warehouse are being sold for $80. Its been like this for the past month. I think evga will probably discontinue this card soon.

[@DDeadly]

Trading in my Elgatos and Avermedias for this love the price and what it can do

[@ttzsolt]

Hi, How do you recommend to stream if someone has a 1440p 240hz monitor and he wants to stream with a dual PC setup?

[@Seamusyt1396]

so I just came here because I just got my ps4 back up and running an am in the market for a cap card that will do what it claims and is very cost effective, my pc is my primary gaming/streaming rig. so ps4 is more for nostalgia, therefore, it doesn't need to be over the top and flashy. I just need it to do what its meant too that's all. thank you for the insight

[@Lazlopressplay]

I may get this just to help me get used to streaming! Thank you!

[@Kresh42]

Seems really interesting. I may pick this up.

[@PMarco05]

Does anyone else's xr1 lite not able to capture video in 1080p, mine only goes up to 720p?

[@ShawnWigginsKafka]

Can't wait for this to be available in Canada!!!

[@BruceCantarim]

146 cad at our amazon here. Ouch.

[@GalacticBlader]

jsut got this card for 48 bucks on amazon ON SALE so hopefully this card works with my switch OLED

[@shoug8387]

I've been using this with my PS5, and it actually DOES have 1080p120 passthrough, it downscales to 60hz in recording, how well it does it i have no clue

[@patriiiick]

Has this card been discontinued? I can't find it anywhere.

[@skideric]

I'm betting this will Capture HDMI OUT from a "FTA" Sat Reciever just fine? There is NO NO HDCP,Copy Prot Output on these type Sat Recievers....

[@LacasseEric]

Can't wait for it to be available up North...

[@TheNamesNobody]

What can you recomend for a guy who loves playing at 1440p 144hz, I dont need people to see what i see. They can get 1080, but what are my options?

[@ac1320]

Just picked this up, 1080p not an option in OBS. Connected to Sony a5100, set to 1080p 24fps in hdmi out, using the USB & hdmi cables supplied with the card, straight into rear panel USB 3 port. Highest resolution option is 1280x720. Thoughts?

[@EposVox]

Sounds like it’s only being read as USB 2.0. Try a different port.

[@patrickhoc]

I need the windscreen that you have on your SM7B. Where can I get one and what other colors do they have? :o

[@tayloraldridge3063]

Do you already have a video on how to do what you recommended for 1440p? The extension of the screen?

[@AyDuhvon]

Can anyone give me the minimum specs for trying to record gameplay on console?

[@linuxlover_8436]

got anything like this that can capture vhs and supports linux? I guess this one supports linux if I heard you correctly. I guess I could get this and pair with Retrotink 2x for the cheapest/best possible path? Unless you know of a path for better vhs capture for the money. Quality is important. I use an old Avermedia usb connector that I have a Super vhs via s-video going into and try to capture at highest setting (720p iirc) and it is ok, just wondering if I could fare better quality with something like this if it does not compress the video.

[@EposVox]

My best recommendation is always to go with the 2X and a capture csrdn

[@linuxlover_8436]

@@EposVox Thanks for your time EV

[@ArsenioDev]

Man, I'm so glad that the can't link and the crapcards finally kicked the door of the manufacturers to make something actually damn good that doesn't cost a ton.

[@5uperSmok3]

Im on pc and trying to capture my macbook pro, do you think this will work or know anything that would?

[@Lazlopressplay]

I know this is silly to say. But i didnt know about it. If you plan to use this capture card for ps5 gameplay make sure you have TWO hdmi 2.1 cords!! I felt so silly for over a month and half figuring out why my gameplay look weird

[@EposVox]

Well this is only HDMI 2.0 so you only need that spec, but it does come with one in the box, so the one that came with your PS and this one are all you need

[@Lazlopressplay]

@@EposVox Yes but if you use your 2.1 hdmi from the ps5 and connect it to the capture card to display on a monitor/tv with the 2.0 hdmi that it comes it ruins some of the graphics gameplay. Also you have to turn on the hdcp on the ps5. At first i thought it was my monitor that was broken but when i use two of my 2.1 hdmi cords it went back to normal

[@stickerbomb2239]

Is there a reason no one ever talks about duplicate output on PC instead of pass through? Completely eliminates all the resolution and scaling issues.

[@EposVox]

Because it absolutely does not eliminate those issues, doesn’t work with adaptive sync or HDR, causes alt-tabbing from games to take forever among many other quirks and issues, and can add significant input latency under certain (often unpredictable) conditions

[@nelsonnelson31]

I just bought this on eBay for $35 dollars used. Hopefully i works great on my ps4

[@richiecabral3602]

Hello, and sorry. I'm a new sub and enjoying your content. I'm slowly making my way through your videos, but I'm completely new to all of this. I'm not a complete idiot, but I am fairly illeterate when it comes to most of this stuff, though I'm trying to learn. I'm looking to get into KZbin ing, but just trying to get together the gear I'm anticipating that I'm going to need, ha, and then trying to learn how to use it. I'm not a gamer, or don't anticipate being a full time streamer, but would like the ability to live stream occasionally. Pretty simple set up of running a Canon M50 mark Ii into my Asus Zephyrus ROG M16 at 1080. I'm not sure if you already have a video covering this scenario, that I haven't gotten to yet, but I'm wondering what you would suggest to someone in my situation. I'm not opposed to spending some money if it provides portability, ease of use, and consistent reliability, but obviously simple and cheaper is preferred.

[@vasgr192]

Does it work with mac?

[@angles711]

the xr1 lite is now 70 dollars on amazon but the normal xr1 is 130 which is a better deal imo

[@EposVox]

The normal XR1 is constantly on sale for 99, I don’t think I can recommend you pay extra when it’s regularly on sale

[@CollynPlayz]

i bought one of those generic ones a while ago it said it would record 1080p 60fps but it only actually recorded 480p 30fps

[@andregoncalves0]

I play in 1440p on the Xbox Series X, it means that it will downscale to 1080p on the OBS am I right ? I use a MacBook Air M2 btw.

[@AirG]

I'm still having the misalignment issue, have you heard of any fix yet? I've done quite a bit of troubleshooting and updated whatever firmware they have for it so far, no luck.

[@mo_batan3980]

Does it work perfectly fine on ps5?

[@weedthepeople2795]

I bought this card never used one is it typical that the primary and secondary monitors switch when you plug in the capture card

[@EposVox]

I mean you just change that in Windows. That’s not locked lol

[@CLOUDZZ-f3g]

Hey Epos one question so know it's good but is there any audio like I have to connect a audio cable or would I have to just record audio through OBS?

[@trugio8458]

So there’s no way to mirror my main display with the streaming pc display and have it run at my 1440 240hz still but only stream at the 1080 60hz?

[@garythompson9999]

I purchased it recently cause my PC is a little on the low end. In streamlabs it gives me a picture but No Audio. Has anyone else had this issue? I set it as a capture audio only/ custom to the capture card/ and created a new source as a audio input capture. Still no sound. Has anyone who purchased this have the same problem? PLEASE HELP?

[@javidial]

What audio input does the XR1 Lite accept? Mono, Stereo or 5.1? EDIT: I read somewhere here it capture in stereo. Thanks

[@R3belyc1ous]

How does it run on Apex using the capture card on ps4? Im considering buying it

[@TheBigGeordieGeek]

Crikey its £120 in the UK right now on Amazon!!!

[@gordyowl9455]

It does have stereo sound?