XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) vs XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card
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XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD)
Budget HDMI capture stick with 100W power passthrough, so the phone or laptop it feeds keeps charging.
XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card
External HDMI capture card with loop-out support for gameplay streaming pipelines.
Where they differ
| Spec | XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) | XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $25.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (579) | 4.4 (1,774) |
| Max passthrough | 1080p60 (4K30 in) | 1080p60 |
| Form | USB-C stick, 100W PD passthrough | External |
Only specs where the two actually differ are listed. A teal rule marks the side that wins a row: cheaper on price, higher rated where review counts are close enough to compare. The spec rows carry no winner because which one wins depends on what you are building.
Frequently asked
Is the XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) or the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card better for streaming?
The XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card costs more and earns it, with a stronger rating across a meaningful number of reviews. The XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) remains the sensible pick if the budget is the binding constraint. At current tracked prices the XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) is $19.99 and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card is $25.99.
What is the price difference between the XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card?
The XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) tracks around $19.99 and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card around $25.99, a difference of $6. Prices here are tracked estimates, so check the retailer listing before buying.
How do owner ratings compare for the XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card?
The XIIXMASK USB 3.0 Capture Card (100W PD) rates 4.2 out of 5 across 579 retailer reviews, and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card rates 4.4 across 1,774. Both figures come from the retailer listing rather than our own testing, and review volume matters as much as the score.
Neither of these is the whole decision. What quality your stream holds depends on the encoder, uplink, and platform around this part, which is what the configurator works out. Ratings are from retailer listings, not our own testing.