AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573

AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.

AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
AVerMedia
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
$149
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
$249.99

The Ruling

AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573? Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link, narrowly.

The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link wins Capture Quality — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $100.99.

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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 PW515 Live Streamer Cam LinkAVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Capture Quality10/102.5/10
Passthrough10/1010/10
Connectivity10/1010/10
Value10/106/10

The Split

What each one wins

AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link

Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.

On paper the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link takes capture resolution (4K30). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $100.99.

Leads on

  • Capture Resolution
    4K30
    1080p60 (dual)

AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573

Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.

It gives up capture resolution to the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link. That costs $100.99 more than the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link.

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.

  • HDMI Ports 1
  • Passthrough Resolution 4K60

The Record

14 specs, grouped by area

Full specification comparison of AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573, grouped by area.
Specification
AVerMedia
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Capture QualityAVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
Capture Resolution✓ 4K301080p60 (dual)
Resolutionno datano data
PassthroughEven
Passthrough Resolution4K604K60
MotionNot enough data
Refresh Rateno datano data
Audio ResolutionNot enough data
Max Sample Rateno datano data
Mic InputsNot enough data
XLR Inputsno datano data
ConnectivityEven
HDMI Ports11
Connection Typeusb-c, hdmihdmi
PowerNot enough data
Power Requirementno datano data
Phantom Powerno datano data
CompatibilityNot enough data
Operating Systemno datano data
Other specsNot enough data
Interfaceno dataPCIe x4
Pcie Slotsno data1
Audio Supportno 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 PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link 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

At $149.00, the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link is the most affordable option — 40% less than the priciest pick. It leads in capture resolution (4K30). Offers the most spec advantages per dollar in this comparison.

  • + Better capture resolution (4K30 vs 1080p60 (dual))
  • + Exclusive connectivity: USB-C

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You want 4K30 capture quality
  • ✓ Budget is your top priority — $100.99 less than the priciest option
  • ✓ You want USB-C for a modern, reversible connector

Best for value-focused buyers, 4k30 content creators.

The alternative
Solid Alternative

At $249.99, the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 is the most expensive option and doesn't clearly outspec the cheaper alternatives. A capable option with its own strengths.

  • × Weaker capture resolution (1080p60 (dual) vs 4K30)
  • × Most expensive at $249.99

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Your workflow matches its specific feature set

Look elsewhere if

  • × You're on a tight budget — save $100.99 with a cheaper option
  • × You want 4K30 or higher capture quality

Best for open to alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?

The largest gap is capture resolution, where the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link leads — 4K30 against 1080p60 (dual). Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including HDMI ports and passthrough resolution. Two capture cards from AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.

Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?

Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link, narrowly. The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link wins Capture Quality — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $100.99.

Is the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 worth the extra $101 over the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link?

The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 costs $249.99 against $149.00, a difference of $101. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link 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.

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