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AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt vs Elgato HD60 S+: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt and Elgato HD60 S+ differ on form factor: AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt at Standalone (PC-Free), Elgato HD60 S+ at External USB.

Specs

Specification
AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC551) (Standalone PC-Free / 4K30 HDR Capture to SSD / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / Built-in WiFi Streaming)
AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S)
Elgato HD60 S+
Form FactorStandalone (PC-Free)External USB
BrandAVerMediaElgato
Connection TypeUSB-C / ThunderboltUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
Max Recording Resolution4K30 HDR1080p60 HDR10
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR4K60 HDR10
HDR SupportYesYes
ModelLive Gamer Bolt (GC551)HD60 S+

Verdict

AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The clear pick for genuinely PC-free console streaming, at a price that only makes sense if you actually need that independence.

Elgato HD60 S+

8 / 10 Expert Rating

HDR10 capture at 1080p60 with clean 4K60 passthrough — the middle rung of Elgato's lineup done well.

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