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Reviewed by WePC from United Kingdom Written by Jack Howarth    Hands-on: Pengo VideoSync Grabber Box Pengo’s new product promises plug-and-play video capture for a cutting-edge streaming experience - and it backs up the strong claims Pengo! Well known for their affordable, easy-to-use capture solutions and chargers, Pengo wants to lead the charge into the 4k capture device industry. The Pengo VideoSync Grabber Box is designed to allow HDMI passthrough of up to two devices at once and capture resolutions of up to 4k at 30Hz to a PC or streaming device, allowing you to capture gameplay from any HDMI source. It’s aimed squarely at the gamer/streamer market and we got our hands on it to run it through its paces. We weren’t left disappointed.   What’s in the box? The box contains the actual Pengo VideoSync device itself (obviously) and two cables – one USB-A to USB-C and one USB-C to USB-C. You also get a power cable and regional plug adapter heads (USA, EU, UK).  The VideoSync box itself is made of aluminum and is pretty weighty – it feels like the box means business, and the design means it will fit in perfectly on any gaming set-up. There’s also a blue display LED situated on the front of the device to indicate the device’s state/current action.  On the left of the Pengo VideoSync is the power port, HDMI A, and HDMI B inputs, with the USB-C output, HDMI Output, and a 3.5mm audio jack on the right. But what does it do? It’s designed to aid you in your quest to deliver unrivaled entertainment to the masses, all in 4k. It’s a grabber box, basically a streaming aid, but what do we mean by ‘grabber box’? Well, the VideoSync takes an HDMI signal and ‘captures’ it to then pass it through to the ‘output’ device to be displayed.    Pengo Plug and play set-up Setting up the Pengo VideoSync couldn’t be any easier. All you need to do is attach the included power supply to your Pengo box, then plug in one of your input sources (sometimes called a target when referring to capture devices) to one of the inputs on the left. This could be a console or a PC – something you’re going to be playing games on. You can also add a DSLR camera or HDMI-enabled video device to the other available HDMI input port on the left, for split-screen or picture in picture (PIP) options. The HDMI output port is located on the right and needs to be connected to a monitor or other display.  How you capture footage is via the USB-C connection on the Pengo. Just locate the USB-C connector on the right of the device and plug that into a USB-C or USB-A port on the stream PC (sometimes called the source) via the included cables.  Pengo specifications The Pengo VideoSync Grabber Box supports 4k capture (3840 x 2160) at 30hz, and since it’s equipped with HDMI 2.0 ports, it allows output support at up to 4k 60hz while also being HDR-ready. It also supports HDMI loop-out VRR mode. There are three types of this technology – G-sync from Nvidia, Freesync from AMD and HDMI VRR. This means the Grabber Box supports the ability to vary the output refresh rate.  There are a very wide variety of capture resolutions supported by the Pengo VideoSync that change whether you’re using the USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface, or using different video formats (NV12 or YUY2).   The Pengo VideoSync box ships with VideoSync software that allows you to configure VRR, AFV, volume, updates and to reset the box when necessary. This is a really handy tool, not only for box maintenance and ensuring everything is up to date, but also for troubleshooting. System requirements  Surprisingly, you don’t need a beefy PC to run the Pengo 4k VideoSync Grabber Box. The current stated recommended system requirements are as follows;  CPU – i5 Dual-Core 2.8GHz or higher.  RAM – 4GB or higher OS – Microsoft Windows 8 and above (MAC OS) 10.13 and above It means pretty much any modern-day PC will be able to run the Grabber Box and software comfortably, which is impressive.  So who is the Pengo actually for? Well, you and me. The Pengo 4k VideoSync Grabber Box is for the average gamer, the console gamer, the budget gamer… anyone who wants to capture and stream gameplay. It’s easy to set-up and its intuitive integration into third-party software like OBS makes operating the Pengo a breeze. It essentially plugs and plays – there are no drivers and no hassle, and we like that a lot.  Final thoughts   The Pengo is currently available on Amazon for $350 and the capture quality and dual HDMI inputs make this a really good buy. The picture-in-picture onboard technology is phenomenal and takes a huge amount of hassle out of configuring video inside of your streaming software. The sleek, stylish and robust design ensures the VideoSync Grabber Box won’t look out of place in battle stations of all schemes and styles.  

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Online Media reviewed by Official Top 5 Review Team from Germany #1 PENGO 4K HDMI GRABBER CAPTURE CARD The third product that we will be taking a look at is the PENGO 4K HDMI Grabber, Video Game Capture Card. This pass-through grabber is capable up to 4K (pass through). This is a highly demanded modern feature that could potentially change the way that users share their game play to social media platforms. This product is simple to setup and use because it features a convenient plug and play design. It can be used on Xbox, PS4, Switch and other devices. Users can begin using it immediately once it is plugged in correctly and capture high quality gaming clips with ease. Output resolution is up to 3840x2160p and 1080p at 60Hz. Customers love the amazing image quality, immediately set up and the minimized lag.       BEST GAME CAPTURE CARD It is now time for customers to begin considering their final purchase decision when it comes to finding the best option for their needs. All of these products are great choices, but it is hard to go wrong with the industry leading standard that is known as the Pengo 4k HDMI Grabber. Game Capture Card Recommendations by Official Top 5 Review Team

Online Media reviewed by Game Revolution from United States   Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber Review – Heating Up the Competition MACK ASHWORTHFriday, October 19, 2018   This Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber review process began with me innocently searching Amazon for the latest 4K capture cards, fully expecting to see the listings dominated by Elgato and Avermedia products. While those brands did indeed pop up, so did Pengo with its “4K Grabber.” Curious about the comparatively cheap price tag, I requested a sample for review, ready to “grab” me some 4K footage, whatever that meant! After spending a good few weeks with the device, for PS4 Pro recordings and occasionally using it in place of my usual go-to AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K for livestreams, I’ve now got a good grasp on what the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber can and can’t do, and what exactly is meant by “Grabber.” Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber Review – What’s in a Name? Firstly, no, this isn’t able to capture 4K gameplay or footage. Despite its “Grabber” name, it can merely pass through that 4K signal to a television or monitor. That is the extent of its 4K capabilities. Capture itself is limited to 1080p 60 FPS, which is great, but it isn’t 4K. While it’s absolutely my fault for not diving deeper into the specs available on both Amazon and on the Pengo website, instead just assuming that “4K Grabber” was synonymous with “4K capture,” I just know there will be others who make the same assumption and end up disappointed.  Once you’ve gotten past the odd name choice and understand that this is a 4K pass-through 1080p 60 FPS capture solution, you can start to appreciate what the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber can do, instead of what it can’t do! Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber Review – Simple and Stealthy The Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber is a surprisingly compact and well-built piece of kit. While its cheap and simple packaging won’t blow you away, the device itself has a solid metal case, which feels plenty capable of withstanding portable use. A big rubber foot helps prevent the Pengo 4K from slipping around on a desk, which is a nice touch. There are two available colors: Titanium Gray and Silver. Both come with the Pengo logo emblazoned atop in a large white font. The rest of the product looks very clean, with HDMI In and Out, the USB 3.0 data transfer and power combo, and the mic in and headphone out, all clearly labeled. It’s a very tidy and non-gamer aesthetic, which I’m sure many will appreciate.  Included in the box alongside the Pengo 4K is a manual on how to get it working, as well as a curious USB 3.0 Type A Male to Type A Male cable which, while unusual, still works fine and doesn’t feel overly cheap or likely to break anytime soon. There is no HDMI cable included in the box, which is disappointing, as not everyone has multiple HDMI 2.0 cables lying around for 4K pass-through. The mic in and headphone out are fantastic to see, allowing the user to hear gameplay and add voice or music via the two 3.5 mm ports. This is a very convenient option to have and it really adds to the whole potential portability factor.   So the hardware is solid enough, but what about the software? Well, the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber doesn’t actually come with its own software. You might be used to hearing about Elgato and Avermedia with their own recommended applications that allow for some unique functionality, but the Pengo 4K has nothing. The manual instead recommends users download PotPlayer on Windows, and VLC or Quicktime on Mac. I opted for OBS Studio, as it’s my daily driver for 99% of all streaming and gameplay capture I do. As a UVC plug-in-and-play device, the Pengo 4K was immediately recognized and just worked perfectly from the get-go. I recorded Black Ops 4 gameplay at 1080p 60 FPS with a bitrate of 50 Mbps. You can push that bitrate further, but for 1080p 60 FPS on YouTube, 50 Mbps is already overkill. As you would expect, the unit handled Twitch streaming perfectly fine, easily handling my 2.5 Mbps bitrate (x264 Medium preset).  Using my PS4 Pro to output 4K gameplay through the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber to my 4K HDR monitor, I was as to capture the flawless—before YouTube’s horrible compression—1080p 60 FPS gameplay which you see above. While I was certainly able to take advantage of the 4K pass-through to carry on enjoying the latest Call of Duty release running at 4K with no latency, HDR was automatically disabled. To be expected, perhaps, but still worth noting.  The plug-in-and-play feature also adds to the portability, speeding up the process when capturing on the go. While internal capture cards that are plugged into the motherboard can leverage more bandwidth for incredible transfer speeds and 4K HDR capture, they still remain stuck inside the PC. If you’re a gamer who plays in multiple spaces, or want the flexibility of recording to a laptop, then external is the way to go, and Pengo is offering a good option here. The system requirements detailed on the official website aren’t very demanding, with an i3 dual core or higher CPU, 2 GB of RAM, and modern OS listed as recommended.  Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber Review – Pick Up a Pengo At $150, the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber is priced competitively, currently sitting at $30 cheaper than the $180 Avermedia Live Gamer EXTREME 2, which rocks a much more gamer aesthetic. You also shouldn’t forget about the addition of a headphone out and mic in, which really help the Pengo 4K stand out. While Avermedia might seem like the safer bet, due to being a well-known brand and its use of USB 3.1 over 3.0, I still think the Pengo is well worth considering. The cheaper price, and fact that it can be bought through Amazon, gives me confidence with regards to potential returns and good customer service. Buying from Amazon makes taking a risk on a relatively unknown brand like Pengo a lot less worrying. As a 4K pass-through 1080p 60 FPS capture solution, the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber works great. So long as you’re a creator who is familiar with OBS or other capture software, you should have no problems using this product as a compact capture and streaming device, without sacrificing your own enjoyment of 4K content on your own screen. Good stuff, Pengo!

Online Media reviewed by MSPoweruser from United States   Review: Pengo External Game Capture Card — Affordable quality by Xian He Aug 30, 2018 at 5:55 GMT Gaming is becoming more mainstream than ever, and that has led to the rise of a new hobby and profession. Streaming and posting gameplay of upcoming titles or recently-released projects garners a lot of interest on platforms like Mixer and YouTube. In order to become an established name in this field, you have to post high-quality content. Video quality is of paramount importance because the clearer your gameplay is, the more likely that viewers will enjoy it. There are a lot of channels out there that don’t feature any commentary, but provide complete walkthroughs of exciting games. They are some of the most popular. If you’re a gaming journalist or blogger who has to record footage, or someone looking at getting into streaming and uploading footage, then there are a few options out there for you. AVerMedia and Elgato are the leaders in this market, and AVerMedia even provides an option to capture footage at 4K 30 FPS through an external capture device. However, let’s say that you don’t want to spend that much. Are there other manufactures out there which offer comparable experiences and ease of use? One such external capture card maker — which supports both PC and Mac — is Pengo. With the Pengo HDMI Grabber, you can easily record footage from your Xbox One or PlayStation 4 and upload it to YouTube. If you download a few programs, you can even stream with it. Since we rely on recording footage at this outlet, this review will focus on that, but we tested out streaming and it worked without any issues. We’ve spent the past few weeks learning about and using the Pengo Grabber. While it’s not a perfect experience, it’s still comparable to what the market leaders offer. Plus, at just $149 at the moment on Amazon, it’s hard not to recommend it. It’s compatibility with programs like QuickTime and VLC make it a treat to use because it’s just so easy to understand. The first aspect of the Pengo you’ll immediately notice is the sleek design. Instead of using cheap plastic like its competitors, the Pengo features machined aluminum. It also easily fits in the palm of your hand so it’s incredibly portable. Unlike some AVerMedia capture cards, the Pengo is not shaped like a triangle so even carrying it in a pocket is doable. We’ve provided a screenshot so that you can see just how great the image quality from the Pengo is. Using the Pengo is simple as well. You plug in a USB cord from the device to your computer. Then you plug in an “HDMI In” cable from your console to the Pengo. After that, you can plug in another HDMI cable from the Pengo to your television. There is no noticeable lag and we never encountered any issues while playing 30 FPS or 60 FPS games. The passthrough is 4K 60 FPS, so you can keep it connected even if you aren’t recording. It’ll display the same great picture you get when you directly plug in, let’s say an Xbox One X, into your screen. A lot of capture cards out there downgrade the image quality coming out of them to 1080p 60 FPS. It’s great to see that the manufacturer took this into account when designing this device. Unfortunately, the Pengo only records footage at 1080p 60 FPS. We would’ve liked to see it at least capture 4K 30 FPS, but we’re sure future iterations will achieve that. Luckily, the recorded footage is very clear and looks remarkable. The only issue we had was that the Pengo sometimes skipped a few frames. However, we noticed that this was directly correlated with how powerful the computer connected to it was. For example, on a weak laptop, the Pengo skipped a lot of frames. However, when we connected it to a Razer Blade 15, there were no skipped frames. If you want to use this external capture card, make sure that you have beefy hardware that can handle high-quality video. Unfortunately, not everyone has that. As stated earlier, the Pengo doesn’t need proprietary software like AVerMedia or Elgato to work properly. Using an AverMedia or Elgato external capture card is a pain if you only like capturing with QuickTime or VLC. Luckily, the Pengo seems to be optimized for them because you can easily use the two programs to capture footage. If you’re a streamer, the Pengo works astonishingly well with Open Broadcaster Software. It’s as if the team designed the Pengo around this software. We have never used an external capture card that was this easy to install and use. It’s truly remarkable. Let’s say that you’re using a Mac instead of a PC. The process is still just as simple. You just have to open QuickTime and select “New Movie Recording”. In the “Input” menu, just choose the “Pengo HDMI Grabber”. That’s all you have to do! VLC works even better on Apple’s platform. We’ve used some truly finicky capture cards over the years and the Pengo has been by far the easiest to set up. If you’re new to the streaming or recording sphere, then this is probably the device you want to buy. You’ll have the least amount of problems, and it works whether you have a PC or Mac. If you’re in the market for an external capture card, then be sure to give Pengo some consideration. At $149.99, it’s one of the cheapest and best options out there. Grab it before the price shoots back up to $249.99! The aluminum body makes it durable. In our opinion, AVerMedia and Elgato should take notice and start manufacturing their capture cards out of metal too. The Pengo is definitely our external capture card of choice out of them all at the moment. 8.5/10 Pengo HDMI Grabber

Online Media reviewed by PC Perspective from United States   QUICK LOOK: PENGO 4K HDMI GRABBER USB CAPTURE CARD Posted by Ken Addison | Aug 17, 2018 | General Tech | Manufacturer: Pengo OVERVIEW Recently, we got the opportunity to take a look at an interesting video capture device from a company called Pengo. While we had never heard of this company before, the promises of 4K 60Hz video capture at the price of $150 were too compelling to pass up. Also, the Pengo 4K is a UVC capture device, which means that it uses the standard Microsoft video drivers, meaning it will work with any application capable of seeing camera input from a webcam and requires no additional software/drivers. Pengo also claims support for Mac OS and Linux with this device, although you would have to find software that knows how to deal with UVC devices. From a design perspective, the Pengo 4K is quite simple. The device itself is made from aluminum and about the size of a deck of playing cards. In addition to video capture, you can also use the Pengo as an audio input/output device through the audio connectors on the front. Taking a look at the back of the Pengo, we can see my one major gripe with the device. Instead of using a proper port like MicroUSB or USB-C, the device ships with a Type-A to Type-A cable, which is actually against the USB specifications and will make finding a replacement cable, or a cable longer than the included cable (about 1 foot) difficult.      In this case, we used OBS to record footage from the Xbox One X using the Pengo 4K. Here, we can see that the Xbox is, in fact, capable of outputting full 4K 60Hz content to this capture card. However, if you do some further investigation, we found that while the Pengo capture device ingests 4K footage, it is only actually capable of recording at 1080p 60Hz, meaning that it internally downsamples the footage. While this still makes sense to some degree, allowing you to keep your console or PC in 4K for your local display while gaming, it's disappointing to see the capture functionality limited to 1080p. To be fair, the recording limitations of the Pengo are hidden on the specifications page, but overall it seems disingenuous to market this device heavily as "4K". For anyone looking for an inexpensive, easy to use capture device, I would still recommend taking a look at the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber. However, if you are looking for true 4K capture, this is not the device for you. Review Terms and Disclosure All Information as of the Date of Publication How product was obtained: The product was on loan from Pengo for the purpose of this review. What happens to the product after review: The product remains the property of Pengo but is on extended loan for future testing and product comparisons. Company involvement: Pengo had no control over the content of the review and was not consulted prior to publication. PC Perspective Compensation: Neither PC Perspective nor any of its staff were paid or compensated in any way by Pengo for this review. Advertising Disclosure: Pengo has not purchased advertising at PC Perspective during the past twelve months. Affiliate links: This article contains affiliate links to online retailers. PC Perspective may receive compensation for purchases through those links. Consulting Disclosure: Pengo is not a current client of Shrout Research.

Online Media reviewed by play3r from United Kingdom   Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber Review By Jake Ward - Oct 10, 2018 So I was given chance to take a look at a capture device of sorts, this one is interesting it’s a 4K capable one and it’s the Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber with its sleek aluminium casing and small footprint it’s certainly making itself stand out in a market of devices capable of video capture. So let take a look and see if this is worth your time in this review! Specification I’ve taken the specifications from Pengo’s website product page this covers the two different colours they have but same specifications across both. A Closer Look So after getting the spec’s out of the way let’s get down to unboxing and seeing what we get with the Pengo 4K Grabber, and for the size of the packaging it looks like we maybe get some bits and pieces other than the Grabber itself peeking through the window. Opening the box up you get a pamphlet style fold-out instruction sheet the Pengo 4K Grabber and the USB cable to connect to a PC with. I thought that a HDMI cable came in the box with the Grabber but sadly there isn’t one, but this isn’t a major negative although it could potentially delay things if you don’t happen to have a spare one. It’s not the end of the world though… moving on! The device itself is really minimalistic, its grey metal body is really nice and would fit in anywhere which is a bonus too. I like the fact the Pengo 4K Grabber has what looks like a rubber base to it which works well I couldn’t slide it around on my desk. Comparing to other capture devices I’ve seen the Pengo 4K Grabber is the smallest out there and this makes for an interesting prospect for those who have minimal space for external devices on or around their gaming areas. It also shows on the back of the box that it can be used with gaming consoles and even phones which could be pretty useful for folks who want to record or stream from those particular devices. It’ll even take a camera input if you have the right hardware. Performance This is an interesting subheading, there’s not really a performance benchmark for Pengo 4K Grabber as it is a video capture device, I will say that for its size the quality of the video is absolutely top notch. I did find that audio is a bit of a trickier subject though as I had connected my headset up to the corresponding ports on the front and the people I was online with all noticed that I was somewhat quieter than usual but with some real finagling of audio settings in settings on the PC this can be sorted, Windows updates are forever breaking this! The step by step set up guide is great but my one major issue with that was the software that Pengo recommend. You are told to use the free PotPlayer for recording however it doesn’t seem to pick up the Pengo 4K Grabber as detailed. I ended up trying the popular (and also free) OBS which to my surprise worked straight away and had no issues recognising the Pengo nor did it have trouble recording when I hit the magic button within OBS. I have linked below the footage I captured using the Pengo 4K Grabber during a few rounds of CS:GO and it performed brilliantly even if I do sound a little quieter than everyone else!

  Online Media reviewed by KnowTechie from United States  Review: Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber – Affordable 4K* capture card by Joe Rice-Jones September 26, 2018 Image: Joe Rice-Jones / KnowTechie THE GOOD Good value Clean output Mic in port and headphone monitoring port are useful UVC device so plug and play in Windows THE BAD 4K isn't 4K all through the device, just the passthrough to HDMI out USB-A as output is just weird  8.9 Overall Livestreaming is big business nowadays, and the quality of your content is key. Of course, your personality is also key, but we can’t do anything about that. What we can do is increase your production quality, so that means lighting, on-screen elements and a better way of capturing your gameplay or camera. Elgato and Avermedia are the current capture card kings in the arena, and now we’re seeing capture cards from other companies trying to take their share of the market. One device is this 4K HDMI Grabber from a relatively unknown company, Pengo. The HDMI Grabber is a UVC 1.0 capture device, which means that it uses the standard inbuilt Microsoft video drivers so it’s plug and play with any software capable of seeing camera input from a webcam. Yes, that also means no additional software or drivers, making this a simple-to-use device to set up. Pengo also claim MacOS and Linux support, you’ll have to find software that can deal with UVC devices to do so. Image: Joe Rice-Jones / KnowTechie The box itself is pretty simple from a design perspective, which also means it blends pretty well into your setup. In contrast to similarly-priced devices, it’s inside an aluminum casing. That’s an important point to note, the utility of USB based capture cards like this is that you can transport them easily so having it encased in metal adds to durability. There are two HDMI 2.0 ports that are 4K-capable at 60fps, a USB-A port to connect to your computer, and headphone/mic 3.5mm jacks. Those 3.5mm jacks let you use your headset to hear what you’re playing in real time, and also use your mic to pipe into your content. This is a nice addition that most other capture cards don’t have, and is likely made possible by it being a UVC device. USB-A as an output? Unfortunately yes, and this technically breaks the USB specification. I’m not sure why a D-port or the more common micro/mini/C ports weren’t used here. It’ll possibly be a problem to connect to your setup. The included cable is about a foot long and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a longer replacement. So here’s where I explain the * in the title. The Pengo HDMI Grabber can record up to 1080P at 60 fps max. So while the HDMI 2.0 ports are 4k 60fps, the capture device scales down internally to 1080P. And only 1080P, I couldn’t change it to a custom resolution in OBS as I would in an Elgato card. Putting encoded 4k across USB is a tall order anyway (the only devices use 4K 30fps with subsampling), so you might not miss it. That said, it feels slightly wrong to market the 4K feature when it won’t output that to your recording. This happens a lot on camera monitors as well, where just the passthrough functionality is 4K. To be fair to Pengo, this is mentioned in the specifications page on their site. Image: Joe Rice-Jones / KnowTechie That 4K passthrough works for Xbox, PS4 Pro, and PC. It’s also capable of taking the output from Nintendo’s Switch, and that’s what I tested it on extensively. Over a several hour session on Twitch, I noticed barely any skipped frames, certainly within what I’d expect. I tested at 4500 and 6000 bitrates to see if it clogged. Now the Pengo HDMI Grabber did lose signal to my PC a couple of times, possibly due to heat. That was when I dropped the bitrate to 4500 and made it so the bottom of the capture card was in the air, as well. After that, I had no other issues for the hour that I was testing. I had far more disconnects with my Elgato HD60 USB capture card though, so that’s something to bear in mind. Really you want a PCI-E card in a dedicated streaming PC to handle the bandwidth that encoding needs, but these USB devices are handy for portability and value. Audio capture was flawless, once I realized that OBS was seeing the Pengo as Pengo Microphone and changed settings accordingly. The audio is mixed into the HDMI signal at 48 kHz, and that also brings your headset microphone into the PC so you can mix it in. It’s a far more elegant audio solution than fighting with an onboard sound card, and is great for those who don’t quite yet want to upgrade to a dedicated mixer and XLR mic. The Pengo HDMI Grabber can add a lot of value to your streams in this way. Pengo HDMI Grabber in Streamlabs OBS Should you buy it? At the current price of $150 on Amazon, in a word – yes. If you’re livestreaming to Twitch/Mixer/YouTube/etc you’re probably only going to be sending 720p60 max anyway until you get to Partner. The Pengo HDMI Grabber gives a clean output with very good picture reproduction and minimal visual artifacts (in fact I couldn’t see any in several hours, go watch my archived vids to see for yourself). If you look over the 4K marketing, it’s still a solid capture card. With UVC USB-based capture cards that barely manage 4K at 30fps costing two to three times, it’s a great alternative to the Elgatos of the space. The metal casing adds value, as does the headphone monitoring port and mic in port. That makes the Pengo HDMI Grabber a viable alternative to buying a standalone mic and mixer or fighting with Windows sound settings.