AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 vs Elgato HD60 X
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 vs Elgato HD60 X: Evenly matched, take the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every...
The Ruling
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 or Elgato HD60 X? Evenly matched — take the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $20 is the real difference, and the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 is the cheaper side of it.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 | Elgato HD60 X |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8.9/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
It is the cheaper of the two, by $20.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Elgato HD60 X
Widely used external USB capture card with low-latency gameplay passthrough.
That costs $20.00 more than the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Capture Resolution 1080p60 (dual)
- Passthrough Resolution 4K60
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 and Elgato HD60 X?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 2 specs and nothing measurably separates them. Two capture cards from AVerMedia and Elgato, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 or Elgato HD60 X?
Evenly matched — take the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $20 is the real difference, and the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 is the cheaper side of it.
Is the Elgato HD60 X worth the extra $20 over the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?
The Elgato HD60 X costs $179.99 against $159.99, a difference of $20. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.