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Small silver capture box with HDMI and USB-C ports

elgato HU-03C 1080p 60fps USB-C HDMI video capture card

SKU CH-GQSB-3EKT6

Captures HDMI sources at 1080p 60fps via USB-C for streaming, recording and conferencing on Windows, Mac and Linux

  • CPUWindows, Linux, Mac OS
  • Memory sizeWindows, Linux, Mac OS
  • GPU modelWindows, Linux, Mac OS
  • Power drawUSB-C Connectivity, false
  • Casing colorSilver
  • Spec summaryWindows, Linux, Mac OS, 1080p, HDMI, USB-C, Windows, Linux,
  • Capture gameplay at 1080p 60fps for smooth recordings
  • Record 4K input up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz from consoles
  • Driver-free on Windows, Mac OS and Linux via USB 2.0
  • Works with PS4, Switch, Xbox One and many other HDMI sources
  • Includes USB-C adapter for broad device compatibility

1080p 60fps USB-C capture

The Elgato HU-03C captures HDMI video at up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second. It connects to a host computer through a USB-C port using USB 2.0 bandwidth. Windows, Linux and Mac OS are supported without additional drivers. The device targets streamers, educators and meeting hosts who need simple game or camera capture.

Silver housing with HDMI and USB-C

The silver aluminium enclosure carries an HDMI input and a USB-C output for the host link. A USB-C to USB-A adapter is included for older ports. An LED shows link status. The compact external form factor suits desktop or mobile setups where a permanent internal card is impractical.

USB 2.0 bandwidth limits capture

The USB 2.0 interface caps throughput, so 1080p 60fps is the practical ceiling; 4K input is accepted but recorded at 1080p. High-refresh gaming above 60 Hz or 1440p capture is not supported. Users needing 4K 60fps or multi-channel audio should consider a USB 3 or PCIe alternative.

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Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameElgato
Product lineHU-03C
Model nameHU-03C
Part numberHU-03C
Casing colorSilver
Product typeExternal TV Tuner Box
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPUWindows, Linux, Mac OS
Memory
Memory sizeWindows, Linux, Mac OS
Display
Supported resolutions1080P
Display type1080p
Graphics
GPU modelWindows, Linux, Mac OS
Audio & video
Video capabilitiesHDMI, USB-C, 1080p
SoundWAV/MP3
Ports & slots
Video inputsUsb c, hdmi
Video outputsHDMI, USB-C
Audio inputsUSB-C Connectivity
Audio output portHdmi
Ports inUsb c, hdmi
Power
Power drawUSB-C Connectivity, false
Power supplyWindows, Linux, Mac OS, false
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Compatibility
Maximum monitor supportedHDMI, USB-C
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
In the box
Included itemsInstallation Guide
In the boxInstallation Guide
More details
OthersUSB-C Connectivity, Video Recording, 1080p, HDMI, USB-C, Windows, Linux, Mac Os, Windows, Linux, Mac OS
Product formatHDMI, USB-C
Device controlWindows, Linux, Mac OS
Indicator lightUSB-C Connectivity
Video encodingHardware Encoding

Questions about this item

What resolution and frame rate does the USB 2.0 connection limit the HU-03C to in practice?

The USB 2.0 interface caps recording at 1080p resolution and 60fps, even though the HDMI input can accept a 3840 x 2160 signal at 60 Hz.

What physical space and ports does the HU-03C need to fit and connect?

The compact silver and black external box needs a free HDMI input from the source and a USB-C port on the host; a USB-C to USB-A adapter is included for older ports.

How is the HU-03C installed, and what step do users often miss?

Plug the HDMI source into the capture card, connect the USB-C end to the computer, and select the device in OBS or similar software; no driver install is required, but users often forget to choose the capture device in their streaming application.

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