AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) vs AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) vs AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
$299.99
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)
$299.99

The Ruling

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) or AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)? Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2).

The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) wins Capture Quality and Passthrough.

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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.

CategoryAVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)
Capture Quality10/107/10
Passthrough10/107/10
Value10/1010/10

The Split

What each one wins

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)

HDMI 2.1 external capture card with high-refresh passthrough for next-gen gaming workflows.

On paper the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) takes capture resolution (4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac)) and passthrough resolution (Up to 4K144). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.

Leads on

  • Capture Resolution
    4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac)
    4K60
  • Passthrough Resolution
    Up to 4K144
    4K60

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)

External HDMI capture card built for high-resolution gameplay recording and streaming workflows.

It gives up capture resolution and passthrough resolution to the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2). The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.

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.

  • Connection Type usb-c, hdmi

The Record

14 specs, grouped by area

Full specification comparison of AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) and AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro), grouped by area.
Specification
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)
Capture QualityAVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
Capture Resolution✓ 4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac)4K60
Resolutionno datano data
PassthroughAVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
Passthrough Resolution✓ Up to 4K1444K60
MotionNot enough data
Refresh Rateno datano data
Audio ResolutionNot enough data
Max Sample Rateno data48kHz
Mic InputsNot enough data
XLR Inputsno datano data
ConnectivityNot enough data
HDMI Portsno datano data
Connection Typeusb-c, hdmiusb-c, hdmi
PowerNot enough data
Power Requirementno datano data
Phantom Powerno datano data
CompatibilityNot enough data
Operating Systemno datano data
Other specsNot enough data
Audio Support5.1 channel passthrough/capture supportno data
Pcie Slotsno datano data
Interfaceno datano data

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 ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) 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.

Our pick

The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) is priced at $299.99. It leads in capture resolution (4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac)) and passthrough resolution (Up to 4K144). Offers the most spec advantages per dollar in this comparison.

  • + Better capture resolution (4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac) vs 4K60)
  • + Better passthrough resolution (Up to 4K144 vs 4K60)

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You want 4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac) capture quality
  • ✓ You want Up to 4K144 capture quality

Best for value-focused buyers, 4k144 (mjpeg via streaming center) / 4k60 (obs mac) content creators, up to 4k144 content creators.

The alternative
Solid Alternative

The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) is priced at $299.99. A capable option with its own strengths.

  • × Weaker capture resolution (4K60 vs 4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac))
  • × Weaker passthrough resolution (4K60 vs Up to 4K144)

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Your workflow matches its specific feature set

Look elsewhere if

  • × You want 4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac) or higher capture quality
  • × You want Up to 4K144 or higher capture quality

Best for open to alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) and AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)?

The largest gap is capture resolution, where the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) leads — 4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac) against 4K60. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 1 spec, including connection type. Two capture cards from AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.

Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) or AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)?

Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2). The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) wins Capture Quality and Passthrough.

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