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Compact rectangular capture card with matte black finish HDMI and USB ports visible

Narvitech

Narvitech NJ500 4K30 capture card 4K60 passthrough

SKU CH-QGMB-B6KSW

Captures 4K30 video while passing through 4K60, 1440p144 and 1080p240 to your display via HDMI 2.0

  • Measurements153 L × 139 W × 59 H millimeters
  • Capture up to 4K30 for crisp streams
  • Pass through 4K60 HDR with ultra-low latency
  • Support 1440p144 and 1080p240 passthrough for high refresh gaming
  • Plug-and-play UVC device works with OBS on Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Record 1440p60 and 1080p120 alongside 4K30 capture

What the Narvitech NJ500 does

The Narvitech NJ500 is an external capture card built for streamers and creators who want 4K30 recording with 4K60 HDR passthrough. It connects via USB 3.0 Type-C or Type-A with UVC plug-and-play support on Windows, Mac, Linux, SteamOS, iOS and Android. The unit works with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch docked, Steam Deck and PC sources. No drivers are required so you can start recording in OBS, Streamlabs or XSplit immediately.

Thermals noise and power

The card draws power directly from the USB 3.0 host port so no external adapter is needed. Its aluminium enclosure measures 153 by 139 by 59 millimetres and acts as a passive heatsink, keeping the device silent during long sessions. Typical capture latency is described as ultra-low, letting you monitor gameplay on a connected display at 4K60, 1440p144 or 1080p240 without perceptible lag. Heat and fan noise are therefore non-existent.

Accessories and software impact

A 3.5 mm three-pole line-in jack lets you inject microphone or party-chat audio into the stream while the HDMI loop-out carries game sound to your headset or speakers. The box includes USB Type-C and Type-A cables so you can match any host port without buying extras. UVC compliance means the device appears as a standard webcam to any compatible application, removing the need for proprietary software or firmware updates.

How it compares

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Price $95.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 274 comparable items (median $37.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNARVITECH
Model nameNarvitech NJ500
Size & build
Measurements153 L × 139 W × 59 H millimeters

Questions about this item

How do I connect the NJ500 to my PC and where do people go wrong?

Plug the USB 3.0 Type-C or Type-A cable into the host, connect the source to the HDMI 2.0 input, and run the passthrough HDMI 2.0 to your monitor. The common mistake is using a USB 2.0 port or cable, which cannot sustain the bandwidth needed for 4K30 capture and 4K60 passthrough.

What part of the NJ500 will need replacement first?

The unit has no internal fan, battery or user-serviceable module, so there is no scheduled replacement item. Only the external USB 3.0 cable and the two HDMI 2.0 cables may wear out from repeated plugging and unplugging.

At what point does sustained capture hit a hard limit on the NJ500?

Recording is capped at 4K30 (2160p30) while passthrough continues at 4K60, 1440p144 or 1080p240. The 4K30 ceiling is the first limit you reach during long sessions; higher frame-rate capture is not supported.

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