8 Best Capture Cards for Streaming You Can't-Miss (Update 2023)

So, here is Elgato Game Capture HD60 S– the first capture card in the list with the ability to record 1080p quality with 60 fps. This capture card has a USB 3.0 type C connection with built-in live commentary and streaming feature on great platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Elgato Game Capture HD60 S has an instant game view and it can capture your game with HD60, USB cable, and HDMI cable.

Price: $179.99

Pros:

• You get compact design and stylish hardware with a super easy interface and setup
• Gives you the feature to edit and share the recordings
• You get your footage in the awesome quality

Cons:

• This device only supports HDMI input
• This device does not support uncompressed video capture

Introducing Elgato Game Capture HD, with built-in streaming feature on YouTube and Twitch. This device allows you to record your PlayStation or Xbox gameplay to your computer. You can record your gameplay at full HD quality of 1080p with the Flashback Recording feature that will allow you to record retroactively.

Price: $191.95

Pros:

• It employs advanced hardware encoding to make a capture in better quality
• You get the feature of In-software video editing
• You can also connect your Apple TV and iPads

Cons:

• Can't work with lower versions than OS X 10.9

Looking for an affordable capture card? AVerCapture HD capture card is your best choice. It can capture 30-60 fps at 480p-1080p resolution, which means you can record your streaming videos with high-quality. In addition, is a USB capture card that can record and stream almost all platforms, even Xbox, PlayStation, and PC gameplay, and stream/share your recorded video directly to social media.

Price: $138.92

Pros:

• Stream or share directly to YouTube or Twitch
• Capture in full HD 1080p with hardware encoder
• User-friendly, with one easy click to makes quick recording and streaming

Cons:

• Recentral for mac, it only supports video recording, not support streaming

Here comes the AverMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus, with Ultra HD 4K Pass-through to stream and record your gameplay easily. This gives you freedom from PC meaning you can now record your gameplay directly in your SD card wherever and whenever you want. Also, you get a complimentary headset with the console party chart to capture the voices of your teammates who are playing with you without any problem.

Price: $139.99

Pros:

• Batteries are not required
• Record and enjoy your 4K content while capturing at 1080p60.
• With the help of RECentral 4 software, you can capture your videos, screenshots, and streaming as well.

Cons:

• This device uses slow micro-USB 2.0 standard and you cannot use USB 3.0 Type-C, which may result in capturing lag.
• Bluetooth not supported

Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ is an awesome Twitch streaming capture card that helps you to capture your gameplay at awesome 4K60 HDR10 quality, directly to your SD card both with and without taking any help from your computer. This device gives you the freedom to record unlimited footage of your game directly to your hard drive of your PC.

Price: $599.00

Pros:

• With the help of SD Card slot, you can have multiple platforms for high-quality recording
• With the help of an in-Built encoder, you can capture quality clips without attaching your PC

Cons:

• Some of the format like: 1440p, 1080p240/1440p144 are not supported
• Depending upon your capture and editing HDR file formats can be a bit fussy

Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro comes with ultra-quality assisting you to capture your gameplay at 4K resolution at 60 fps. With its 'Instant Gamebiew' feature, you can improve the progress of your work easily. Apart from that, ease of recording is offered with the help of dedicated software.

Price: $783.49

Pros:

• You don't have to do lots of processes to run this device, just Plug and play
• It has HDR10 capture with Low profile size you can get this one at the cheaper cost than its predecessor also this has multiple program usage

Cons:

• This device only comes with 1x HDMI 2.0 cable

Razer Ripsaw HD is the next capture card for Twitch streaming that lets you record in various resolutions ranging from 2160p to 1080p to 720p. Having known for great streaming performance, this can be a great option for the gamers out there who are looking for a better option for streaming their game.

Price: $159.99

Pros:

• Offers two HDMI 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 connectivity
• Audio mixing and microphone input capabilities
• Compatible with PC and Mac. Also, this supports the gaming consoles of this generation and the previous generation

Cons:

• You don't get any proprietary software

Let's talk about the last capture card in this post - AVerMedia ExtremeCap U3. This device stream and records multiple gaming consoles like Xbox, PlayStation, or WiiU console gameplay. It also lets you share the videos directly on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and the like.

Price: $549.79

Pros:

• You can capture at 1080p 60fps, lag-free videos with this device
• With this device, you can also unlock your PC/iMac for the use of console gaming monitor

Cons:

• You only get USB 3.0. Also, you need a powerful computer to run
• This device has no HDMI pass through