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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 vs Elgato 4K Pro: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 and Elgato 4K Pro differ on software integration: AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 at OBS, Elgato 4K Pro at OBS / 4K Capture Utility. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, connection type and max recording resolution.

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
Elgato 4K Pro (Internal PCIe / 8K60 Passthrough / 4K60 HDR Capture / 4K240 Passthrough / VRR Passthrough / Multi-App / HDR Support)
ElgatoElgato 4K Pro

Specs

Specification
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
Elgato 4K Pro (Internal PCIe / 8K60 Passthrough / 4K60 HDR Capture / 4K240 Passthrough / VRR Passthrough / Multi-App / HDR Support)
Elgato 4K Pro
Form FactorInternal PCIeInternal PCIe
BrandAVerMediaElgato
Connection TypePCIePCIe
Max Recording Resolution4K60 HDR4K60 HDR
HDR SupportYesYes
Software IntegrationOBSOBS / 4K Capture Utility
ModelLive Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575)4K Pro
Reviewer Rating4.6/5 stars4.8/5 stars

Verdict

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.

Elgato 4K Pro

10 / 10 Expert Rating

The flagship internal card for professional streamers — 8K60 passthrough, multi-app support, and rock-solid 4K60 HDR capture at a premium price.

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