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AVerMedia Streamer Ultra vs AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD: Comparison

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra and AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD differ on form factor: AVerMedia Streamer Ultra at Compact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 192g, AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD at Internal PCIe, low-profile PCB, 121 x 113.5 x 21.5mm.

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra (GC531) (External USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 4K30 Capture / 2160p60 HDR/VRR Passthrough / Live-Commerce Focused)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Streamer Ultra
AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD (GC571) (Internal PCIe Gen 3 x1 / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 HDR VRR Passthrough / Low-Profile)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD

Specs

Specification
AVerMedia Streamer Ultra (GC531) (External USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 4K30 Capture / 2160p60 HDR/VRR Passthrough / Live-Commerce Focused)
AVerMedia Streamer Ultra
AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD (GC571) (Internal PCIe Gen 3 x1 / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 HDR VRR Passthrough / Low-Profile)
AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD
Form FactorCompact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 192gInternal PCIe, low-profile PCB, 121 x 113.5 x 21.5mm
BrandAVerMediaAVerMedia
Connection TypeUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps)PCIe Gen 3 x1
Max Recording Resolution2160p30 (4K30); also supports 1440p60 and 1080p120, or 1080p60 HDR capture2160p30 (4K30)
Passthrough Resolution2160p60, 1440p144, 1080p240, with HDR and VRR — higher than the card's 4K30 capture ceiling2160p60 HDR/VRR, 1440p60 HDR/VRR, 1080p240 HDR/VRR — distinct from and higher than the 4K30 actual capture ceiling
ModelGC531GC571
Max Capture FPS at 4K30 fps at 4K (2160p)30 fps at 4K (2160p)
Max Capture FPS at 1080pUp to 120 fps at 1080p (or 1080p60 in HDR mode)Up to 120 fps at 1080p
HDMI VersionHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0 input/output

Verdict

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A plausible budget pick for live-commerce streamers who don't need more than 4K30 capture, but it's untested by independent reviewers and clearly the junior sibling to the GC535.

AVerMedia Live Streamer Ultra HD

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget-friendly entry point into internal PCIe capture with real 4K30 recording and stronger HDR/VRR passthrough, but its lack of independent long-term review coverage and 4K30 (not 4K60) capture ceiling limit it to a specific slower-content niche.

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