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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 vs Razer Ripsaw HD: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 and Razer Ripsaw HD differ on form factor: AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 at Internal PCIe, Razer Ripsaw HD at External USB.

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
Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer)
RazerRazer Ripsaw HD

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
Razer Ripsaw HD (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 4K30 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixer)
Razer Ripsaw HD
Form FactorInternal PCIeExternal USB
BrandAVerMediaRazer
Connection TypePCIeUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution4K60 HDR1080p60
HDR SupportYesNo
ModelLive Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575)Ripsaw HD

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.

Razer Ripsaw HD

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid mid-range 1080p60 card whose hardware mixer knob and Razer ecosystem tie-in are the real selling points over raw spec.

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