Testing the Monster 4K Black HDMI Capture Card (Budget King for 1080p Capture?)

I was at my local Walmart the other day, and I always find myself drawn to that little section on the back wall of the electronics section that has composite cables, universal TV remotes, signal splitters, and sometimes even upscalers. I was browsing that section when I noticed a $21 Monster video capture card on the shelf, so I decided to buy it. I'm a big fan of showcasing budget options for anyone looking to get into making videos for YouTube. A lot of tech channels, in particular, are way out of touch when it comes to the budget market. This is especially true of most of the big PC gaming tech channels, but that's a different subject for another time.

The official name for this capture card is the Monster 4K Black Audio Video USB 3.0 HDMI Capture Card, which is deceptive. It has 4K pass-through but only records at 1080p 60fps. So, you can pass a 4K signal through the capture card to your TV, but it only records at 1080p. I read the packaging and understood what it was saying, but it might mislead some people into thinking they are getting a 4K capture card for $21 instead of a 1080p capture card. So, that's kind of scammy, even if $21 is still dirt cheap for a 1080p60 capture card.

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