Was skeptical at first, but it is worth it to buy refurbished!
I build computers, and this was easy to install even without my prior knowledge. It is definitely more worth it to buy this one over the usb connective ones, mainly for the frames and STABILITY.
SIDENOTE: I was skeptical about buying this refurbished, but it arrived basically brand new, and it started up just fine. You just want to make sure you are installing it as well as the proper drivers before you leave a negative review somewhere.
Pros:
Small, easy to fit in a computer case (I use a basic mid-tower, but my space is tight).
Straightforward input-output. You literally need 2 hdmi cables, and that's it.
Elgato is a big and growing company, and is constantly updating drivers.
Import to OBS was perfect.
Cons:
The software that it comes with is BUNS. I did not plan on using it, but I wanted to see what it had. You literally have zero reason to use this. Using this with OBS with as simple as can be, and no extra programs were needed.
Mixed: (doesn't affect me specifically)
Portability could be an issue. You literally plug this into your motherboard, and it isn't dongled by a USB, which is a portable option. But the fact that it is plugged in directly will give better performance. I don't plan on moving around to use it, so it doesn't affect me, but this could be a problem unless you take your desktop everywhere.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished