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AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2 vs AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513: Comparison

AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2 and AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 differ on form factor: AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2 at External USB, AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 at External, standalone-capable.

Specs

Specification
AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2 (GC570) (External USB / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Budget Console Capture)
AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2
AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 (Standalone microSD Recording / PC-Free Mode / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 Passthrough)
AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513
Form FactorExternal USBExternal, standalone-capable
BrandAVerMediaAVerMedia
Connection TypeUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1USB 2.0 Micro USB, HDMI
Max Recording Resolution1080p601080p60 (PC-free)
Passthrough Resolution1080p604K60
ModelLive Gamer HD 2 (GC570)Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus (GC513)

Verdict

AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2

6 / 10 Expert Rating

Solid, no-frills 1080p60 capture for buyers who genuinely don't need 4K passthrough.

AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The only genuinely standalone capture option here — records to microSD with no computer attached.

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