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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 vs Epiphan AV.io HD: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 and Epiphan AV.io HD differ on connection type: AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 at USB-C / Thunderbolt, Epiphan AV.io HD at USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1. They match on form factor and latency.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | External USB | External USB |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Epiphan |
| Connection Type | USB-C / Thunderbolt | USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Max Recording Resolution | 4K30 HDR | 1080p60 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 HDR | 1080p60 |
| HDR Support | Yes | No |
| Latency | 16 | 16 |
| Model | Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553) | AV.io HD |
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.
Epiphan AV.io HD
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Dependable, low-latency 1080p60 capture built for professional live production where reliability matters more than resolution.
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