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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 vs Elgato HD60 X: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 and Elgato HD60 X differ on connection type: AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 at USB-C / Thunderbolt, Elgato HD60 X at USB-C. They match on form factor, passthrough resolution and hdr support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | External USB | External USB |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Elgato |
| Connection Type | USB-C / Thunderbolt | USB-C |
| Max Recording Resolution | 4K30 HDR | 1080p60 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 HDR | 4K60 HDR |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553) | HD60 X |
Verdict
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful onboard-encoder pick for single-PC streamers doing HDR console capture, though it costs more than AVerMedia's simpler externals.
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.