Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 vs Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 vs Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 or Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card? Evenly matched.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise — and they cost the same. Go on brand preference, warranty, or whichever you can get first.
At a Glance
How closely these two line up
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 | Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 | Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 4 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, hdmi
- HDMI Ports 1
- Capture Resolution 1080p60
- Passthrough Resolution 4K30
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
Neither product wins outright on the specs the catalog holds, so the choice comes down to which set of strengths matches your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 and Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 4 specs and nothing measurably separates them. Two capture cards from Magewell and Razer, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 or Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card?
Evenly matched. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise — and they cost the same. Go on brand preference, warranty, or whichever you can get first.
What do the Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 and Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, hdmi), HDMI ports (1), capture resolution (1080p60) and passthrough resolution (4K30). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.