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AVerMedia Streamer Ultra vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1: Comparison

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 differ on form factor: AVerMedia Streamer Ultra at Compact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 192g, AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 at Internal PCIe.

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra (GC531) (External USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 4K30 Capture / 2160p60 HDR/VRR Passthrough / Live-Commerce Focused)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Streamer Ultra
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) (Internal PCIe / 4K60 HDR Capture / HDMI 2.1 / HDR Support / Sweet-Spot Value)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1

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 Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) (Internal PCIe / 4K60 HDR Capture / HDMI 2.1 / HDR Support / Sweet-Spot Value)
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1
Form FactorCompact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 192gInternal PCIe
BrandAVerMediaAVerMedia
Connection TypeUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps)PCIe
Max Recording Resolution2160p30 (4K30); also supports 1440p60 and 1080p120, or 1080p60 HDR capture4K60 HDR
ModelGC531Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575)

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 Gamer 4K 2.1

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best balance of future-proof HDMI 2.1 capability and price in an internal 4K60 capture card.

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