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Compact red and black video capture dongle with HDMI input and USB 3.0 output

Elgato USB 3.0 Video Capture Card BR140 1080p 60fps

SKU CH-DM7T-X9JBG

Capture 1080p 60fps HDMI or VGA video via USB 3.0 with zero-latency pass-through and driver-free operation on Windows, Linux and macOS

  • CPUUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or abov
  • Memory sizeUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or abov
  • GPU modelUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or abov
  • Interface typeHDMI
  • Casing colorRed
  • Spec summaryUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or abov
  • Capture 1080p at 60fps via USB 3.0
  • Zero-latency HDMI pass-through for live gaming
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows, Linux, macOS
  • Works with consoles and OBS Studio
  • Compact 0.25 kg design with 18-year warranty

Elgato BR140 USB 3.0 Capture

The Elgato BR140 is a USB 3.0 video capture card designed for creators who need to record or stream 1080p 60fps footage from HDMI sources. It suits gamers, educators and live producers working on Windows, Linux or macOS systems. The device requires no driver installation and works immediately with popular streaming software such as OBS Studio.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The capture card draws power directly from the host USB 3.0 port, so no external power supply is needed. Its compact aluminium housing dissipates heat passively during extended recording sessions. There are no moving parts, so the unit adds no audible noise to the recording environment.

1080p 60fps HDMI Capture

The single specification that decides suitability is the maximum capture resolution of 1080p at 60 frames per second over HDMI. Buyers who need 4K capture or high-refresh-rate passthrough beyond 1080p should look elsewhere. The BR140 does not support higher resolutions or frame rates.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameElgato
Product lineUSB 3.0 Video Capture Card
Model nameUSB 3.0 Video Capture Card
Part numberBR140
Casing colorRed
Product colorBlack
Processor
CPUUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, 2 GB RAM (recommended), 1 GB available disk space (recommended)
Memory
Memory sizeUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, 2 GB RAM (recommended), 1 GB available disk space (recommended)
Graphics
GPU modelUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, 2 GB RAM (recommended), 1 GB available disk space (recommended)
Audio & video
Video capabilitiesHDMI, VGA
Ports & slots
Interface typeHDMI
Video outputsHDMI, VGA
Additional connectorUsb3.0
Ports outUsb3.0
Available slotUsb3.0
Power
Power supplyUSB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, 2 GB RAM (recommended), 1 GB available disk space (recommended), false, usb3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight0.25 kg
Compatibility
Maximum monitor supportedHDMI, VGA
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
More details
OthersUsb3.0, HDMI, VGA, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, macOS, USB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, 2 GB RAM (recommended), 1 GB available disk space (recommended)
Product formatHDMI, VGA
Device controlUsb3.0, USB 3.0 port, Windows 7, 8, 10, Linux, Mac OS X 10.9 or above, 2 GB RAM (recommended), 1 GB available disk space (recommended)
Video encodingHardware Encoding

Questions about this item

How do I install the BR140 capture card and what step in OBS Studio do people often miss?

Plug the HDMI source into the card, connect the USB 3.0 port to the computer, then in OBS add "Video Capture Device" and select "FHD Webcamera". The step many miss is adding a "Video Delay (Async)" filter set to 470 ms to sync audio and video.

What maintenance or replacement will the BR140 need over time?

The unit has no moving parts and draws power from the USB 3.0 port, so no routine maintenance is required. If the USB cable or HDMI connector wears out, replace the cable rather than the card itself.

What limit appears first when capturing continuously at 1080p 60fps?

Sustained capture is limited by the host system's ability to write 1080p 60fps footage to disk; the card itself passes the signal with zero latency, so storage speed and free space (at least 1 GB recommended) become the bottleneck.

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