BZBGEAR BG-CHA 1080p60 USB 3.1 HDMI Video Capture Card with Scaler and Audio

What this capture card does

The BZBGEAR BG-CHA captures HDMI video up to 1080p at 60 frames per second and embeds stereo audio from a 3.5 mm input. It connects through a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port that also powers the unit, so no external adapter is needed. The built-in scaler adjusts incoming signals for broad software compatibility. It works with Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.9 or later and Linux.

Thermals noise and power draw

The aluminium housing passively dissipates heat during extended capture sessions. Because the device draws all its power from the USB 3.1 bus, total power consumption stays within the port's rated limit and adds no extra load to a desktop or notebook supply. No fan is present, so operation is silent in typical office or studio environments.

The specification that decides fit

Maximum capture resolution is 1080p at 60 Hz; the card cannot record 4K or higher frame-rate sources. HDCP-protected content is blocked, so encrypted streams from set-top boxes or protected media players will not be captured. Buyers who need 4K capture or HDCP bypass should look elsewhere.