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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K and Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus separate most on latency: AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K at 2, Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus at 15, 650% in favour of AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K. They match on max recording resolution, passthrough resolution and hdr support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Internal PCIe | External USB |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Magewell |
| Connection Type | PCIe x4 | USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| Max Recording Resolution | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 | 4K60 |
| HDR Support | No | No |
| Latency | 2 | 15-650% |
| Model | Live Gamer 4K (GC573) | USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus |
Verdict
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a capable 4K PCIe capture card if you can find it cheap and don't need HDR, otherwise the GC575 replaced it for good reason.
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, driver-free 4K capture device for AV professionals who value UVC reliability over gaming-oriented extras.
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