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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus: Comparison
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 and Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus separate most on latency: AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 at 16, Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus at 15, 7% in favour of Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus. They match on form factor and connection type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | External USB | External USB |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Magewell |
| Connection Type | USB-C / Thunderbolt | USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| Max Recording Resolution | 4K30 HDR | 4K30 |
| Passthrough Resolution | 4K60 HDR | 4K60 |
| HDR Support | Yes | No |
| Latency | 16-7% | 15 |
| Model | Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553) | USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus |
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.
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, driver-free 4K capture device for AV professionals who value UVC reliability over gaming-oriented extras.
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