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AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt vs YoloLiv YoloBox Mini: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt vs YoloLiv YoloBox Mini: the connection type difference
The first real difference is connection type: AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt USB-C / Thunderbolt against YoloLiv YoloBox Mini HDMI in/out, USB-C. There is a split on hdr support as well, Yes on the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt versus No on the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini.
Which should you buy, AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt or YoloLiv YoloBox Mini?
Take the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt for console streamers who don't own or don't want to use a gaming PC. It also earns its place with multi-console setups needing to switch between two HDMI sources on one device. It is not the one for PC-based streamers who already run OBS, a PCIe or USB card is cheaper and more flexible. The YoloLiv YoloBox Mini is the one to take for multi-platform simulcasting straight from an HDMI camera, though it is not built for 4K or HDR capture, since it's capped at 1080p60 and PC-based streamers who already have OBS handling encoding and switching. The same goes for field production, church, or event streamers who need a PC-free all-in-one encoder. It is the wrong buy for budget buyers, since it costs more than a plain single-purpose capture card. Our rating of the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (8/10): the clear pick for genuinely PC-free console streaming, at a price that only makes sense if you actually need that independence. Our rating of the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini (8/10): A genuinely capable standalone streaming encoder for creators who want to skip the PC entirely. Not a fit if you need 4K capture or already run OBS on a computer.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt and YoloLiv YoloBox Mini differ on max recording resolution?
Yes. Max Recording Resolution reads 4K30 HDR on the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt versus 1080p60 on the YoloLiv YoloBox Mini.
Is the Form Factor the same on the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt and YoloLiv YoloBox Mini?
It is. Both are listed at Standalone, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- Standalone (PC-Free)
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- Standalone (PC-Free)
Brand
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- AVerMedia
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- YoloLiv
Model Number
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- Live Gamer Bolt (GC551)
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- YoloBox Mini
Connection Type
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- USB-C / Thunderbolt
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- HDMI in/out, USB-C
Max Recording Resolution
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- 4K30 HDR
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- 1080p60
Passthrough Resolution
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- 4K60 HDR
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- 1080p60
HDR Support
- AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt
- Yes
- YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
- No
Which one should you pick?
Choose AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose YoloLiv YoloBox Mini if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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.
YoloLiv YoloBox Mini
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable standalone streaming encoder for creators who want to skip the PC entirely.