EVGA released the XR1 lite, a scaled down version of the XR1 that does 1080p60 capture and 4K passthrough for under $70. Let’s find out if it knows how to Linux.
Where to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon CA
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Unboxing
01:01 Deboxing
02:36 Linux drivers
03:16 OBS setup
04:31 HDMI audio
05:26 Webcam test
05:47 Latency test
06:12 3-way comparison NDI / Blackmagic / XR1 lite
07:48 Streaming comparison NDI / Blackmagic / XR1 lite
08:39 4K passthrough
08:54 Passthrough & game capture
10:09 Final thoughts
Driver Install: Plug it in.
OBS setup:
1. Add a Video Capture source.
2. Give it a wholly original name.
3. Configure your resolution, colour, and framerate etc.
Three-way comparison: NDI / Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K / EVGA XR1 lite 1080p 60 DNxHD 440.
OBS settings:
Three-way comparison: NDI / Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K / EVGA XR1 lite 720p 60.
OBS settings:
4K Passthrough: The EVGA XR1 lite shows up like any other monitor with no perceivable lag.
PCB
Verdict:
At the end of the day we have a USB3 encoder that does 1080p60 capture and 4K passthrough for under $70. That’s around $40 less than the Elgato Cam Link 4K. Linux support is plug-and-play and it does everything it claims on the tin.
Where to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon CA
EVGA XR1 lite
EVGA XR1 lite Capture Card, Certified for OBS, USB 3.0, 4K Pass Through.
Pros
1080p 60 capture.
USB3.
4K Passthrough.
No RGB.
Cons
HDMI audio only.
