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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573) vs AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573) is best for: Desktop PC streamers who prefer an internal card for 4K60 HDR capture and have a free PCIe slot. Read the strengths below before deciding.

AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573)
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Capture Cards for Streaming
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573)
1 source$139.99as of Oct 20

The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573) is the internal-card pick, delivering 4K60 HDR10 capture and high-frame-rate 1440p144/1080p240 modes from a PCIe slot. Reviewers praise its low latency and superb footage, and it often undercuts Elgato's internal 4K60 Pro. The catch is a documented PCIe-bandwidth quirk that can cap capture near 55fps on some setups, so slot placement matters.

Strengths
  • — 4K60 HDR10 capture and passthrough as an internal PCIe card
  • — Supports high-frame-rate 1440p144 and 1080p240 capture
  • — Very low latency capture with playable preview window
Watch-outs
  • — PCIe x4 bandwidth quirk can cap capture near 55fps on some boards
  • — Requires an open PCIe slot, so no laptop or console-only use
$139.99 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)
Ranked #2 in Best Capture Cards for Streaming
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)
3 sources$140as of Oct 20

The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro) is the value champion of the category, delivering 4K60 HDR capture with VRR plus 1440p144 and 1080p240 high-frame-rate modes at well under half the cost of the top Elgato. Reviewers found its 4K60 footage from a PS5 nearly indistinguishable from the pricier Elgato 4K X. The only real ceiling is the lack of HDMI 2.1, which most streamers will never miss.

Strengths
  • — 4K60 capture and passthrough with HDR and VRR support
  • — High-frame-rate modes: 1440p144 and 1080p240 capture
  • — Simple, reliable plug-and-play USB-C setup
Watch-outs
  • — No HDMI 2.1, so no 4K120 capture
$140 · Buy at shop-us.avermedia.comFull review →

How they stack up

AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573)

The GC573 is the only internal PCIe card here, capturing 4K60 like the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro) but inside the case.

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)

The GC553Pro hits the 4K60 sweet spot for far less than the Elgato 4K X, which only matters if you capture above 4K60.

Specs side-by-side

SpecAVerMedia Live Gamer 4K (GC573)AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)
Max Capture4K60 HDR10 (1440p144 / 1080p240)4K60 HDR (1440p144 / 1080p240)
Passthrough4K60 HDR10, 1440p144, 1080p2404K60 HDR, 1440p144, 1080p240, VRR
InterfacePCIe x4 (internal)USB 3.2 (USB-C)
HDMIHDMI 2.0 in / outHDMI 2.0
HDRHDR10 capture + passthroughHDR capture + passthrough
CompatibilityDesktop PC (PCIe slot required)—
Form FactorInternal add-in cardExternal
Audio—5.1 surround capture
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