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AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 vs Elgato HD60 X: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 and Elgato HD60 X differ on connection type: AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 at USB-C / Thunderbolt, Elgato HD60 X at USB-C. They match on form factor, passthrough resolution and hdr support.

AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 (GC551G2) (External USB-C / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / Compact Design)
AVerMediaAVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
ElgatoElgato HD60 X

Specs

Specification
AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 (GC551G2) (External USB-C / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / Compact Design)
AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
Elgato HD60 X
Form FactorExternal USBExternal USB
BrandAVerMediaElgato
Connection TypeUSB-C / ThunderboltUSB-C
Max Recording Resolution4K301080p60
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR4K60 HDR
HDR SupportYesYes
ModelLive Gamer Extreme 3 (GC551G2)HD60 X

Verdict

AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible mid-tier AVerMedia pick if 4K30 recording with 4K60 HDR passthrough covers your needs.

Elgato HD60 X

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best capture card for most console streamers — reliable 1080p60 capture with 4K60 HDR passthrough in a simple USB-C package.

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