EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card vs AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card
Get the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card. The AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card wins Capture Quality, Passthrough and Connectivity. It is the...
The Ruling
EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card or AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card? Get the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card.
The AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card wins Capture Quality, Passthrough and Connectivity. It is the pricier of the two at $149, so the EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card stays the pick if $49.01 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card | AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 7/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6.7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
It gives up capture resolution and HDMI ports to the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card. It is the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
On paper the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card takes capture resolution (4K30), HDMI ports (2, +1) and passthrough resolution (4K60). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $49.01 more than the EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card.
Leads on
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Capture Resolution4K301080p60
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HDMI Ports +121
HDMI input receives the video source; HDMI output sends it to your display.
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Passthrough Resolution4K604K30
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card and AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card?
The largest gap is capture resolution, where the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card leads — 4K30 against 1080p60. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. Two capture cards from EVGA and AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card or AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card?
Get the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card. The AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card wins Capture Quality, Passthrough and Connectivity. It is the pricier of the two at $149, so the EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card stays the pick if $49.01 matters more than those specs.
Is the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card worth the extra $49 over the EVGA XR1 Lite Capture Card?
The AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card costs $149.00 against $99.99, a difference of $49. The premium buys capture resolution (4K30), HDMI ports (2) and passthrough resolution (4K60). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.