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AVerMedia Streamer Ultra 2.1 vs Elgato HD60 X: Comparison

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra 2.1 and Elgato HD60 X differ on form factor: AVerMedia Streamer Ultra 2.1 at Compact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 190g, Elgato HD60 X at External USB.

Specs

Specification
AVerMedia Streamer Ultra 2.1 (GC535) (External USB 3.2 Gen 2 / 4K60 Capture / Switchable HDMI 2.1-2.0 / Up to 2160p144 Passthrough / Live-Commerce & DSLR Production)
AVerMedia Streamer Ultra 2.1
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
Elgato HD60 X
Form FactorCompact external box, 113 x 70 x 28mm, 190gExternal USB
BrandAVerMediaElgato
Connection TypeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)USB-C
Max Recording Resolution2160p60 (4K60) on Windows; capped at 2160p30 (4K30) on macOS1080p60
Passthrough ResolutionHDMI 2.1 mode: 2160p144, 1440p240, 1080p360 with HDR/VRR. HDMI 2.0 default mode: 2160p60, 1440p144, 1080p240 with HDR — both meaningfully higher than the capture ceiling in refresh rate4K60 HDR
ModelGC535HD60 X

Verdict

AVerMedia Streamer Ultra 2.1

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely capable 4K60 external capture box with flexible HDMI 2.1/2.0 switching for live-commerce and DSLR streamers, held back only by its brand-new status and a macOS capture cap at 4K30.

Elgato HD60 X

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best capture card for most console streamers — reliable 1080p60 capture with 4K60 HDR passthrough in a simple USB-C package.

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