The Best Capture Cards & Devices 2025

1. AVerMedia - Live Gamer Duo 1080p Video Capture Card - Black

Compatible with free Blizzard account; continue your epic adventure in Azeroth; 60-day subscription

Level up your content via two inputs with the Live Gamer DUO. The Live Gamer DUO (LGD) is a dual HDMI capture card that enables you to passthrough and play in 4K HDR while simultaneously recording your video from two seperate feeds in uncompressed Full HD. It’s not limited to 4K HDR as you can also pass-through high refresh rates of up to 240 Hz in Full HD.

2. AVerMedia - Live Gamer Ultra - Black

4K HDR pass-through at 60 fps; high refresh rates of up to 240Hz on Full HD signal; high 120 fps capture at Full HD; plug and play; bundled with CyberLink PowerDirector 15

Play, stream and record games with this AVerMedia Live Gamer capture card. It records up to 120 fps for a full high-definition signal, and its 4K HDR pass-through technology ensures clear and vivid media output. This AVerMedia Live Gamer capture card uses RECentral software for easy interfacing with multiple platforms.

3. AVerMedia - Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus - Black

Only at Best Buy Plug-and-play game streaming capture box; 4K pass-through; different modes

Only at Best Buy Record your Ultra HD gameplay with this AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus capture card. It has HDMI 2.0 pass-through for lag-free performance in 4K and 1080p resolutions, and the PC-free mode supports game console and smartphone connections. Include live commentary and party chat recording by connecting a headset to this AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus capture card.

4. AVerMedia - Live Gamer 4K - Black

4K HDR video recording; high refresh rates of up to 240Hz on a Full HD signal; Ultra low latency; RGB lighting; CyberLink PowerDirector 15 product key card included

Record gameplay with this AVerMedia Live Gamer capture card. It records 4K HDR content at up to 240 fps for smooth, lag-free performance, and it uses RECentral software for streaming to multiple platforms at the same time. This AVerMedia Live Gamer capture card comes bundled with CyberLink PowerDirector 15 for editing video content.

5. AVerMedia - Live Gamer MINI - Black

Full HD, 60 fps video recording; H.264 hardware encoder; zero-latency, Full HD pass-through video; plug-and-play functionality; support RECentral streaming software

Broadcast latency-free live streams using this AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI capture box. The UVC technology can encode, stream and record gaming sessions from the moment this device is plugged into Windows 10 PC. An included Stream Engine lets this AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI capture box record without any extra strain on your CPU.

6. AVerMedia - Live Gamer HD 2

1080p 60fps uncompressed video; no driver needed; flexible audio connection; compressed video output; bundled with RECentral 3 software

Stream your games on Twitch or YouTube with this Live Gamer HD Stream2 Victory PCI-e card. The plug-and-play design doesn't need a driver, so you can install and stream in 1080p HD from the moment it arrives. Live editing on this Live Gamer HD Stream2 Victory PCI-e card lets you edit as you play for seamless sharing.

7. AVerMedia - Live Streamer DUO 1080 Webcam Bundle

Only at Best Buy Plug-and-play game streaming capture box; 4K pass-through; different modes

Start on your path to online video stardom with this AVerMedia Live Streamer DUO starter pack. The combination of the Full HD camera and Live Gamer MINI lets you stream and record in clear 1080p resolution at 60 fps. Hardware encoding causes almost zero impact on CPU performance when recording with this AVerMedia Live Streamer DUO starter pack.

8. StarTech.com - HD Digital Video Recorder - Black/Silver

Compatible with almost any video sourceLive streaming1080p resolutionUSB 3.0 interfaceH.264 encodingWindows OS support

Record HD-quality video with this StarTech USB video capture device. It has several video inputs, so you can save the video from different devices, including camcorders, security systems and servers. This StarTech USB video capture device records at 60fps to create crisp images, and it encodes the videos for use on any platform.

9. Hercules Stream 100 Audio Mixer for Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming-Black

Hercules Stream 100 is an easy-to-use and effective audio controller that lets you stop worrying about audio settings during your livestreams and react quickly. Thanks to this audio controller with a built-in LCD screen, you can manage all your audio sources in real time: games, chat software, music, USB microphone, and more. Hercules Stream 100 lets you individually view and control the sound level of each audio track directly onscreen. Instantly enable, turn down the volume, turn up the volume, mute or unmute the sound! More than an audio controller, Hercules Stream 100 is also a command center: you’ll love using the 4 handy assignable action buttons to customize your controls.

Hercules Stream 100, Audio Mixer for Content Creators, Streaming, and Gaming, Up to 8 Tracks, LCD Screen, 4 Actions Buttons and Customizable Interface. Complete management of your audio: audio source configuration via software, up to 8 tracks simultaneously, 2 pages of 4 tracks each, 4 volume level management encoders (with mute support), USB microphone compatibility Real-time control of all streaming volume levels: high-brightness LCD screen, 4 dynamic VU meters, screen ON/OFF button Streaming management control: 4 assignable action buttons: multiple mute, URL launcher, scene change, etc. Completely customizable interface: choice of colors and styles for VU meters, custom backgrounds and icons, profile management Integrated software: Hercules Stream Control app. Core streaming apps pre-integrated (OBS, Stream labs), built-in guidance (setup assistance, plug-and-play product, drag-and-drop interface)

10. The Stream 200 XLR customizable 8-track audio mixer from Hercules DJ brings decades of audio expertise to livestreaming, content creation and gaming

Hercules Stream 200 XLR streaming audio controller

The Stream 200 XLR customizable 8-track audio mixer from Hercules DJ brings decades of audio expertise to livestreaming, content creation and gaming Live management of creator and audience mixes: 2 x 2 stereo VU meters for each track, Creator/Audience mix switching button, volume control link button, live adjustment without having to use the app Mixer with built-in audio, advanced audio features: Mute List, Solo, Push to Mute, preamp for high-fidelity vocal sound Streaming management control: 4 assignable action buttons: multiple mute, URL launcher, scene change, etc. Advanced interface customization possibilities: choice of colors and styles for VU meters, custom backgrounds and icons, profile management Integrated software: Hercules Stream Control app. Core streaming apps are pre-integrated in the software,so you can easily manage your stream’s scenes (OBS, Streamlabs), built-in guidance (setup assistance,plug-and-play product, drag-and-drop interface).