The Ripsaw HD is the budget pick that's been holding the line for years. 1080p60 capture, 4K60 passthrough, USB 3.0, and built-in audio mixing — all the basics for a streaming kit at roughly 75% of the Elgato HD60 X's price. The trade-off is age: this is a 2019 product that hasn't been refreshed, and Razer's drivers are heavier than Elgato's. For first-time streamers on a tight budget, still a reasonable buy.
Strengths
- +1080p60 capture and 4K60 passthrough at the most aggressive price in this round-up
- +USB 3.0 single-cable connection
- +Built-in mic/headphone audio mixing for Discord and party chat passthrough
- +Compatible across PS4, PS5 (via downscale), Xbox, Switch, and PC
- +Razer support and warranty network is well-established
Watch-outs
- −Razer's drivers are heavier than Elgato's lightweight install
- −No HDR capture (passthrough is fine; capture flattens HDR)
- −Older product — Razer hasn't iterated since 2019
- −Limited app integrations beyond OBS and Razer's own software
How it compares
Budget pick of the round-up. Matches the Elgato HD60 X on capture ceiling at a lower price. Loses to the HD60 X on driver lightness and Mac support. Far below the 4K-capable Elgato 4K X, AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S, and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K on capture resolution.
Who this is for
At a glance: first-time streamers on a tight budget who only need 1080p60 capture and don't care about HDR.
Why you’d buy the Razer Ripsaw HD
- 1080p60 capture and 4K60 passthrough at the most aggressive price in this round-up.
- USB 3.0 single-cable connection.
- Built-in mic/headphone audio mixing for Discord and party chat passthrough.
Why you’d skip it
- Razer's drivers are heavier than Elgato's lightweight install.
- No HDR capture (passthrough is fine; capture flattens HDR).
- Older product — Razer hasn't iterated since 2019.
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
