UGREEN CM716 (25854) HD USB Video Capture Card

UGREEN CM716 (25854) HD USB Video Capture Card

The UGREEN CM716 (25854) is a compact HDMI to USB capture card designed to record or stream video from devices like cameras, PS4/PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, DSLR, or laptops directly to a computer.

It is widely used for live streaming, online teaching, gaming, and video recording with software like OBS.

Features

1. Full HD 1080p @ 60FPS capture output
2. HDMI input supports up to 4K @ 30Hz
3. Plug & Play (no driver required)
4. USB-A + USB-C dual interface
5. Ultra-low latency (~<100ms)
6. Works with OBS, Zoom, Streamlabs, VLC, etc.
7. No external power needed
8. Compact lightweight design (~35g)

🚀 Performance Overview

1. Gaming (PS4/PS5/Switch): smooth 1080p recording for streaming
2. Camera use: works well for DSLR / mirrorless HDMI output
3. Streaming: stable for YouTube, Facebook Live, TikTok Live via OBS
4. Latency: low enough for monitoring but not perfect for competitive gaming pass-through

👍 Best For

1. 🎮 Game streamers (PS5 / Nintendo Switch)
2. 🎥 Content creators (YouTube, Facebook Live)
3. 🧑‍🏫 Online teachers / Zoom classes
4. 📷 DSLR / camera live preview setup
5. 💻 OBS-based recording & streaming

⚠️ Important Notes

1. PS5/PS4 requires HDCP OFF for video to appear
2. Not a gaming pass-through device (you may feel slight delay in preview)
3. iPhone direct capture is not supported (no UVC)
4. Real performance depends on your USB port (USB 3.0 recommended even though it is USB 2.0 device class)

🧠 Simple Summary

👉 The UGREEN CM716 is a budget-friendly 1080p60 capture card that is:

1. Easy to use (plug & play)
2. Good for streaming & recording
3. Not professional-grade like Elgato, but very solid for the price