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ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus Capture Card Review

Written by Moe Long × December 28, 2020

Capture cards are extremely useful. A capture device lets you record video and audio from PCs, game consoles, and Blu-ray or DVD players. What’s more, for video game live-streaming a capture card is essential. The ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus is an excellent capture box that sports an array of different high-end features such as 4K 60 frames per second (FPS) passthrough, 1080p 60 FPS recording and streaming, cross-platform support, and low latency. Find out why the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus is one of the best capture cards on the market in our hands-on review!

What is the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus – ClonerAlliance 4KP Plus Specs and More

The ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP is a small, portable capture card. As its name suggests, the Flink 4KP boasts 4K 60 FPS passthrough as well as recording at 1080p in 60 FPS. It’s got a line in and line out for a 3.5mm audio connection, mic input, and USB-C port for both data transmission as well as power delivery. For video connections, the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP features a full-size HDMI input and output. There’s plug-and-play simplicity with native Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android support. Its ultra-low latency means the Flint 4KP works great for gaming on PCs, the PlayStation 4 or 5, the Xbox One X or Series X, Nintendo Switch, and a smattering of other consoles. On the software side, the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus comes bundled with HDML-Cloner Pro Helper, MP4-Cloner, and the ClonerAlliance app. But it also works with popular third-party software such as Open Broadcaster Software (OBS).

In the box, you’ll find the Flint 4KP Plus, a USB Type-C to USB 3.0 male cable for connecting the capture card to a PC, two USB-C to USB female adapter which let you hook up to a USB Type-C device, and a USB female to micro USB adapter for a USB-C to micro USB connection. Additionally, there’s an HDMI cable. You’ll find a basic set up guide as well as instructions for how to download the HDML-Cloner Pro and MP4-Cloner software.

ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus specs:

Full-size HDMI in/out
3.5mm line in/out
Mic in
USB Type-C
4K@60FPS pass-through, 1080p@60FPS recording
Cross-platform compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Works with HDML-Cloner Pro Helper, MP4-Cloner, ClonerAlliance app, OBS, and more

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ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus Review – An Awesome Capture Card for Gaming, Streaming, and More

Boasting plug-and-play functionality, the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus is a breeze to set up and use. I first downloaded the included software, HDML-Cloner Pro and MP4-Cloner, using the QR code on the bottom of the device. Thankfully, there’s no fiddling with driver downloads. Both my Windows 10 and Ubuntu 20.04 rigs identified the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus immediately. The bundled software suite works well enough for recording video. What’s more, third-party software like Open Broadcaster Software is compatible with the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus. As such, you can easily record and stream videos using the ClonerAlliance, even broadcasting to game streaming platforms like Twitch. Coupled with its low latency, the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus is one of the best capture cards for gaming. I recorded some video game footage using my Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop as well as my PlayStation 3 console and experienced no noticeable lag.

While recordings are limited to 60 FPS 1080p, 4K passthrough does work well. I hooked the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus up to my Hisense H8F 4K UHD television set and ran my Chromecast with Google TV into the capture card. Sure enough, 1080p recordings worked perfectly while the TV displayed a 4K video. Unfortunately, the ClonerAlliance was unable to passthrough a high dynamic range (HDR) signal in either HDR10 or Dolby Vision. That’s not much of an issue however, as my recordings rarely require HDR.

Unfortunately, the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP is limited to 4K passthrough. Therefore, you can’t actually record in 4K. But its 1080p recordings look absolutely stunning with good color accuracy. When compared with the recording quality from my AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable, the ClonerAlliance looks much better. Having a built-in microphone input is useful, although I merely used my Blue Yeti USB mic and added it as an audio device in OBS. Still, it’s a handy feature for connecting a mic directly to the ClonerAlliance capture card. Similarly, the line in and out jacks are spectacular for being able to connect an analog audio source rather than relying purely on HDMI, and the headphone jack allows you to listen to recordings in real-time.

Unlike some capture boxes, the ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP is limited to PC-based video recording. Whereas certain capture cards like my AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable include PC-less recording such as writing directly to an SD card, the ClonerAlliance needs a computer for both power delivery and recording. However, most times I record or stream, I choose to use a computer anyway so that’s a minor issue. While HDMI is certainly the most common input, a port for legacy connections such as VGA, component, RCA, or S-Video would have been a beneficial inclusion. As is, if you plan to record from legacy devices using VGA, component, A/V, or S-Video inputs, you’ll need some sort of adapter.

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Should You Buy the ClonerAlliance 4KP Plus – Final Thoughts

The ClonerAlliance Flint 4KP Plus is an excellent capture device that’s great for gaming, Twitch streaming, and a variety of purposes. Recording quality is top-notch and 4K video passthrough allows you to maintain a 4K video on-screen while capturing 1080p 60 FPS video. The resulting video and audio quality is fantastic. What’s more, plug-and-play simplicity with cross-platform compatibility makes the 4KP Plus a solid choice for video recording and streaming. In addition to the bundled software suite, third-party programs like OBS work well.

For recording gameplay footage and tutorials alike, I found the ClonerAlliance 4KP Plus intuitive and high-performing. 4K video recording would be a nice touch, the ability to easily hook up legacy connections would have been handy, and some form of PC-free recording such as an SD card slot would add a bit more utility. Nevertheless, the ClonerAlliance 4KP Plus fits almost any scenario, and is versatile enough to tackle everything from video game streaming and recording to standard screen capture.