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AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt vs j5create JVA02: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt and j5create JVA02 separate most on latency: AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt at 12, j5create JVA02 at 40, 233% in favour of AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt.

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
j5create JVA02 (External USB 3.0 / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Built-in Audio Mixing Dial)
j5create JVA02
Form FactorStandalone (PC-Free)External USB
BrandAVerMediaj5create
Connection TypeUSB-C / ThunderboltUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1
Max Recording Resolution4K30 HDR1080p60
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR1080p60
HDR SupportYesNo
Latency1240-233%
ModelLive Gamer Bolt (GC551)JVA02

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.

j5create JVA02

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid budget alternative to the Ripsaw HD with the same hardware mixing convenience for less money.

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