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Elgato HD60 X vs Razer Ripsaw HD

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Higher catalog score: Elgato HD60 X (Trust Score 9.4 vs 8.7)

Elgato HD60 X

Elgato HD60 X

Elgato

$150.00 – $180.00

9.4
Excellent
Best Overall

Pros

  • +4K60 HDR passthrough
  • +4K30 HDR passthrough
  • +USB-C connection with no driver install
  • +VRR and HDR10 support
  • +VRR and variable refresh rate support

Cons

  • Capture limited to 1080p60
  • Captures at 1080p60 not 4K
  • No analog input
  • USB can bottleneck on older systems

Don't buy if

  • Requires USB 3.0 port — USB 2.0 will not work and may cause dropped frames.
  • While it passes through 4K, the actual capture resolution is limited to 1080p60; true 4K capture requires the Pro model.
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Razer Ripsaw HD

Razer Ripsaw HD

Razer

$120.00 – $160.00

8.7
Excellent

Pros

  • +Built-in audio mixing with 3.5mm ports
  • +Built-in audio mixing
  • +Plug-and-play with no drivers
  • +No driver installation needed
  • +4K60 passthrough

Cons

  • No HDR passthrough
  • Only captures at 1080p60
  • Software support is minimal compared to Elgato
  • No HDR support

Don't buy if

  • The audio mixer can introduce slight latency — use the passthrough port for real-time monitoring.
  • This card does not support HDR passthrough; HDR signals will either be stripped or cause a black screen.
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Score Comparison

MetricElgato HD60 XRazer Ripsaw HD
Trust Score9.48.7
Expert Score9.28.6
User Sentiment9.68.8
Value Score8.38.3
Complaint Risk8.78.5
Price$150.00 – $180.00$120.00 – $160.00

The Verdict

Elgato HD60 X has a higher catalog Trust Score of 9.4 vs 8.7. It's rated "Best Overall" and has the higher overall editorial score. This does not mean it wins every individual criterion. However, the Razer Ripsaw HD may be a better fit depending on your specific priorities — check the pros and cons above.