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Razer · Updated June 2026

Razer Ripsaw X: price, specs & release date

Razer Ripsaw X, released 2021-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$139.99
2022-06-15→0% on record2026-06-27

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 7 archived snapshots

Is the Razer Ripsaw X a good buy?

At $140, the Razer Ripsaw X is #5 cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215. On the spec sheet, its max capture framerate of 30 is the lowest of the 18.

Evidence of Record

Our data

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 X

One whitelisted source survived verification: Notebookcheck's genuine hands-on of the exact Razer Ripsaw X (Razer supplied a loaner; the author connected a Canon EOS 550D, tried a GoPro Hero 8, and attempted game-streaming from a second PC). It praised the excellent DSLR image quality and lighter-sized plug-and-play form factor, but flagged that non-clean-HDMI cameras show on-screen info, grey borders and an un-hideable focus box; that DSLRs overheat and drain their battery on long sessions (and the GoPro Hero 8 needs a Media Mod to work at all); and that capturing a second PC's HDMI for game streaming produced flickering and a rolling picture. No lab measurements were taken, so all findings are qualitative and single-source.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2021-11-17

Tested by Notebookcheck

Consistently praised

  • Excellent image quality from a DSLR used as a webcam, with the exact depth of field the tester wanted
  • Very compact (lighter-sized) and true plug-and-play, no software install needed

Commonly flagged

  • Needs a clean-HDMI camera; otherwise on-screen info, grey borders and an un-hideable focus box overlay the stream
  • DSLRs overheat and drain their battery over long streaming sessions, and some cameras (GoPro Hero 8 without Media Mod) would not work at all
  • Image flickering and rolling/shifting picture when capturing a second PC's HDMI signal for game streaming
  • Not cheap at roughly 140 euro versus 1080p dongles from about 12 euro

Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Notebookcheck itself could not confirm whether the game-streaming image glitches were caused by the Ripsaw X or by its short test setup (possible defective HDMI cable / Windows 11 HDMI output).

The sources (1)

Notebookcheck lab-tested ·

Das Bild ist toll, mit genau der Schärfentiefe die ich möchte und einstelle.
Denn die Ripsaw X benötigt möglichst ein Clean-HDMI-Signal, andernfalls kann das Bild mit Informationen oder anderen unerwünschten Overlays überlagert werden.
Zum Streamen eines Signals von einem anderen PC, beispielsweise beim Streamen von Games, gibt es zudem Bildprobleme

Specifications

Price (US)$139.99 MSRP at launch per HotHardware/XDA coverage
BrandRazer
Released2021-09
Interfaceusb
Max passthrough4K60 (HDMI 2.0)
Max capture resolution4K (2160p)
Max capture framerate30
HDR passthrough—
Vrr support—
Inputhdmi
Encodingsoftware

Source: razer.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by hothardware.com. VERIFIED unchanged. Launch Sept 30, 2021 and MSRP $139.99 confirmed via HotHardware/XDA/9to5Toys. USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 input, max capture 4K30 (or 1080p120), 4K60 passthrough confirmed via Razer support and Amazon listing. HDR/VRR not documented -> null. Software/UVC encoding. Designed primarily for camera capture (DSLR/mirrorless).

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

Razer Ripsaw X 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 X this$139.99usb4K60 (HDMI 2.0)4K (2160p)30hdmi
Elgato Game Capture Neo$129.99usb4K60 (HDMI, HDR)1080p60hdmi
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)$149.99usb4K60 / 1440p144 / 1080p240 (HDMI 2.0, HDR, VRR)4K (2160p)60hdmi

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Razer Ripsaw X?

One whitelisted source survived verification: Notebookcheck's genuine hands-on of the exact Razer Ripsaw X (Razer supplied a loaner; the author connected a Canon EOS 550D, tried a GoPro Hero 8, and attempted game-streaming from a second PC). It praised the excellent DSLR image quality and lighter-sized plug-and-play form factor, but flagged that non-clean-HDMI cameras show on-screen info, grey borders and an un-hideable focus box; that DSLRs overheat and drain their battery on long sessions (and the GoPro Hero 8 needs a Media Mod to work at all); and that capturing a second PC's HDMI for game streaming produced flickering and a rolling picture. No lab measurements were taken, so all findings are qualitative and single-source. Praised: Excellent image quality from a DSLR used as a webcam, with the exact depth of field the tester wanted; Very compact (lighter-sized) and true plug-and-play, no software install needed. Flagged: Needs a clean-HDMI camera; otherwise on-screen info, grey borders and an un-hideable focus box overlay the stream; DSLRs overheat and drain their battery over long streaming sessions, and some cameras (GoPro Hero 8 without Media Mod) would not work at all; Image flickering and rolling/shifting picture when capturing a second PC's HDMI signal for game streaming; Not cheap at roughly 140 euro versus 1080p dongles from about 12 euro. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Razer Ripsaw X cost?

The Razer Ripsaw X has a US price of $139.99 (MSRP at launch per HotHardware/XDA coverage), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Razer Ripsaw X compare on price?

At $140, the Razer Ripsaw X is #5 cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215.

Has the Razer Ripsaw X's price changed?

No — the Razer Ripsaw X has held at $139.99 since 2022-06-15.

What is the lowest price the Razer Ripsaw X has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Razer Ripsaw X is $111.99 on 2024-07-20.

Is now a good time to buy the Razer Ripsaw X?

The Razer Ripsaw X is currently $139.99; the lowest we have recorded is $111.99 (2024-07-20). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Razer Ripsaw X released?

The Razer Ripsaw X was released 2021-09.

What are the Razer Ripsaw X's key specs?

Razer Ripsaw X (Razer): interface usb, max passthrough 4K60 (HDMI 2.0), max capture resolution 4K (2160p), max capture framerate 30, input hdmi. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $139.99 at razer.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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