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Silver-grey rectangular capture dock with front HDMI in, USB-A ports and rear DisplayPort, HDMI out, USB-C PD

Wavlink

Wavlink WL-VR204 video capturing device

SKU CH-97DK-NV9Q3 MPN WL-VR204

Captures 4K at 30 Hz via HDMI and USB-C, loops out the same signal, and adds a 4K 144 Hz display output with 90 W charging passthrough

  • Port detailsFront: HDMI IN port (4K@30 Hz); 2 x USB 2.0 port (up to 480
  • Product colorSilver Gray
  • Compatible withDesigned for seamless integration. This device is compatible
  • Key features- Supports capturing every detail of gameplay, streaming vid
  • Capture 4K@30Hz gameplay with low-latency HDMI loop-out
  • Output a single 4K@144Hz HDR display via DisplayPort or USB-C
  • Deliver 90W PD passthrough to keep laptops charged during sessions
  • Connect PS5, Xbox, Switch, cameras and USB-C laptops with broad OS support
  • Add two USB 2.0 ports at 480Mbps for peripherals while streaming

Capture and Dock Hybrid

The Wavlink WL-VR204 combines a 4K@30Hz video capture card with a multi-port USB-C docking station. It targets solo creators, gamers and remote workers who need to record gameplay from a PS5, Xbox or Switch while simultaneously driving a high-refresh external display and charging their laptop through a single connection.

Interface and Bandwidth Limits

Capture input is capped at 4K@30Hz via HDMI IN or the USB-C host port, and the two cannot operate at the same time. Video output reaches a single 4K@144Hz HDR stream through either DisplayPort or the PD and Video USB-C port, but not both simultaneously. The laptop USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.4 and Power Delivery for full function. Two front USB 2.0 ports provide 480 Mbps peripheral bandwidth.

Upgrade Path and Trade-offs

This device replaces a separate capture dongle plus a basic USB-C hub, consolidating capture, display output, peripheral expansion and 90W pass-through charging into one unit. The jump is worthwhile when you need simultaneous low-latency loop-out monitoring and high-refresh external display output. It is not for users who require dual extended displays on macOS, simultaneous HDMI IN and USB-C host capture, or capture rates above 30Hz.

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Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 987 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWavlink
Model nameWL-VR204
Product colorSilver Gray
Ports & slots
Port detailsFront: HDMI IN port (4K@30 Hz); 2 x USB 2.0 port (up to 480 Mbit/s); USB-C Host (4K@30 Hz);
Rear: PD and Video port (Single 4K@144 Hz,PD IN 100 W); DP port (Single 4K@144 Hz); HDMI OUT port (4K@30 Hz).

Questions about this item

Should I choose the HDMI input or the USB-C host for 4K capture?

They cannot operate together; if both are connected the HDMI input takes priority and captures at 4K@30Hz.

What does the 4K@30Hz capture figure mean when I am actually streaming?

You can record or broadcast gameplay or camera footage at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second with low latency, using uncompressed YUY2 video over USB 3.0.

Which display output should I use for 4K@144Hz, the DisplayPort or the PD and Video USB-C port?

Only one can drive video at a time; pick either the DisplayPort or the PD and Video port for a single 4K@144Hz HDR screen, and the other serves solely as power input.

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