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AVerMedia Streamer Ultra vs Epiphan AV.io HD: Comparison

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra and Epiphan AV.io HD differ on form factor: AVerMedia Streamer Ultra at Compact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 192g, Epiphan AV.io HD at External USB.

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra (GC531) (External USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 4K30 Capture / 2160p60 HDR/VRR Passthrough / Live-Commerce Focused)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Streamer Ultra
Epiphan AV.io HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / Sub-One-Frame Latency / Broadcast-Grade Reliability)
EpiphanEpiphan AV.io 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
Epiphan AV.io HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / Sub-One-Frame Latency / Broadcast-Grade Reliability)
Epiphan AV.io HD
Form FactorCompact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 192gExternal USB
BrandAVerMediaEpiphan
Connection TypeUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps)USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution2160p30 (4K30); also supports 1440p60 and 1080p120, or 1080p60 HDR capture1080p60
Passthrough Resolution2160p60, 1440p144, 1080p240, with HDR and VRR — higher than the card's 4K30 capture ceiling1080p60
ModelGC531AV.io HD

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.

Epiphan AV.io HD

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Dependable, low-latency 1080p60 capture built for professional live production where reliability matters more than resolution.

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