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Razer Ripsaw HD: price, specs & release date

Razer Ripsaw HD, released 2019-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Razer Ripsaw HD a good buy?

At $160, the Razer Ripsaw HD is #7 cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215. On the spec sheet, its max capture framerate of 60 is at the median of the 18.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Razer Ripsaw HD

One whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, published a hands-on review of this exact model. It calls the Ripsaw HD a much-improved, plug-and-play 1080p60 capture card that needs no proprietary software to record or stream, with 4K60 passthrough and 'worthy competition' to Elgato's HD60 S. The two gripes: no bundled capture software and no component input.

Based on 1 review · 2019-04-19

Tested by Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

  • Plug-and-play setup with no proprietary software needed to record or stream
  • Smooth, crisp 1080p60 capture quality
  • 4K 60fps passthrough keeps console output at full resolution

Commonly flagged

  • No capture software bundled, unlike Elgato
  • No component (legacy console) input

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted hands-on review survived verification, so genuine cross-source agreement cannot be measured.

The sources (1)

Tom's Guide hands-on ·

The Razer Ripsaw HD is a much-improved capture card that makes it easy to capture smooth 1080p gameplay.
I managed to capture crisp and smooth recordings at a glorious 60fps while streaming Hitman 2 on the Xbox One X.
However, it was strange to see that there was no capture software included in the package even though Elgato offers its own Game Capture software for free for its capture cards.

Specifications

Price (US)$159.99 MSRP at launch per Razer newsroom
BrandRazer
Released2019-04
Interfaceusb
Max passthrough4K60 (HDMI 2.0)
Max capture resolution1080p
Max capture framerate60
HDR passthrough—
Vrr support—
Inputhdmi
Encodingsoftware

Source: razer.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by tomsguide.com. VERIFIED unchanged. Launch April 11, 2019 and MSRP $159.99 confirmed via Razer newsroom and Windows Central/Tom's Guide. USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 input, 4K60 passthrough, 1080p60 capture confirmed. HDR/VRR not documented -> null. Software/UVC encoding (host CPU/OBS); 3.5mm audio mix-in. Updated source URL to the live Razer product page (newsroom slug less stable).

Is the Razer Ripsaw HD worth it vs cheaper capture cards?

Razer Ripsaw HD against its closest cheaper and pricier capture cards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceInterfaceMax passthroughMax capture resolutionMax capture framerateInput
Razer Ripsaw HD this$159.99usb4K60 (HDMI 2.0)1080p60hdmi
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)$149.99usb4K60 / 1440p144 / 1080p240 (HDMI 2.0, HDR, VRR)4K (2160p)60hdmi
Elgato HD60 X$179.99usb4K60 (HDMI 2.0, VRR, HDR10)4K (2160p)30hdmi

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Razer Ripsaw HD?

One whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, published a hands-on review of this exact model. It calls the Ripsaw HD a much-improved, plug-and-play 1080p60 capture card that needs no proprietary software to record or stream, with 4K60 passthrough and 'worthy competition' to Elgato's HD60 S. The two gripes: no bundled capture software and no component input. Praised: Plug-and-play setup with no proprietary software needed to record or stream; Smooth, crisp 1080p60 capture quality; 4K 60fps passthrough keeps console output at full resolution. Flagged: No capture software bundled, unlike Elgato; No component (legacy console) input. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Razer Ripsaw HD cost?

The Razer Ripsaw HD has a US price of $159.99 (MSRP at launch per Razer newsroom), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Razer Ripsaw HD compare on price?

At $160, the Razer Ripsaw HD is #7 cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215.

When was the Razer Ripsaw HD released?

The Razer Ripsaw HD was released 2019-04.

What are the Razer Ripsaw HD's key specs?

Razer Ripsaw HD (Razer): interface usb, max passthrough 4K60 (HDMI 2.0), max capture resolution 1080p, max capture framerate 60, input hdmi. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $159.99 at razer.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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