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AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 vs Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 and Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber differ on form factor: AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus GC513 at External, standalone-capable, Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber at Camera Dongle.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | External, standalone-capable | Camera Dongle |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Pengo Technology |
| Connection Type | USB 2.0 Micro USB, HDMI | USB 3.0 |
| Max Recording Resolution | 1080p60 (PC-free) | 1080p60 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 | 4K60 (HDMI loop-out) |
| Model | Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus (GC513) | 4K HDMI Grabber |
Verdict
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.
Pengo Technology Pengo 4K HDMI Grabber
5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the better budget HDMI dongles, but still a 1080p60 recorder wearing a 4K label.
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