ESTONE OZC3 4K HDMI USB 3.0 Video Capturing Device Black

What this capture device does

The ESTONE OZC3 is a portable HDMI video capture adapter that connects a 4K source to a computer over USB 3.0. It accepts an input signal up to 4K at 60 fps and delivers a recorded or streamed output up to 1080p at 60 fps. The unit includes an HDMI loop-out for zero-lag pass-through to a display while capturing. No driver installation is required on Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later, or Linux.

Upgrading from USB 2.0 capture

Moving from a USB 2.0 capture device to this USB 3.0 model raises the available throughput to 300–350 MB/s, which supports 1080p 60 fps recording without the compression artefacts or frame drops common on the older bus. The jump is worth it when you need reliable high-frame-rate capture for live streaming to Twitch or YouTube, or when recording gameplay from a PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch at full quality. The hardware handles video processing internally, so the host CPU is not burdened.

Who should buy and who should not

This device suits streamers, educators and remote workers who need a simple plug-and-play way to bring an HDMI camera, console or second PC into OBS, PotPlayer or VLC at 1080p 60 fps. It is not for buyers who must record or stream at 4K resolution, because the output is limited to 1080p. It is also not for users who require analog video inputs, multi-channel audio mixing, or an internal PCIe capture card for lower latency.