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AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 vs Hauppauge HD PVR 2: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 and Hauppauge HD PVR 2 separate most on latency: AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 at 20, Hauppauge HD PVR 2 at 30, 50% in favour of AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | External USB | External USB |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Hauppauge |
| Connection Type | USB-C / Thunderbolt | USB 2.0 |
| Max Recording Resolution | 4K30 | 1080i60 / 720p60 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 HDR | 1080p60 |
| HDR Support | Yes | No |
| Latency | 20 | 30-50% |
| Model | Live Gamer Extreme 3 (GC551G2) | HD PVR 2 (Model 1512) |
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.
Hauppauge HD PVR 2
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche standalone recorder for HDMI/component sources without a PC.