AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2
Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D), narrowly. The AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) wins Passthrough, but only just, and the rest of the chart is...
The Ruling
AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) or Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2? Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D), narrowly.
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) wins Passthrough — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $89.01.
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 Duo (GC570D) | Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.2/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D)
Dual-input internal capture card that handles gameplay and camera feeds in one PCIe card.
On paper the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) takes passthrough resolution (4K60). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $89.01.
Leads on
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Passthrough Resolution4K604K30
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
It gives up passthrough resolution to the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D). That costs $89.01 more than the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D).
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
One spec is the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Capture Resolution 1080p60 (dual)
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 Duo (GC570D) 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 Duo (GC570D) and Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2?
The largest gap is passthrough resolution, where the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) leads — 4K60 against 4K30. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 1 spec, including capture resolution. Two capture cards from AVerMedia and Magewell, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) or Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2?
Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D), narrowly. The AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) wins Passthrough — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $89.01.
Is the Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 worth the extra $89 over the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D)?
The Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 costs $319.00 against $229.99, a difference of $89. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the AVerMedia Live Gamer Duo (GC570D) 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.