AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link or Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2? Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link.
The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link wins Capture Quality and Passthrough.
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 PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link | Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 2.5/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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) and passthrough resolution (4K60). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Capture Resolution4K301080p60
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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 capture resolution and passthrough resolution to the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link. 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
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, hdmi
- HDMI Ports 1
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link and Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2?
The largest gap is capture resolution, where the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link leads — 4K30 against 1080p60. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 2 specs, including connection type and HDMI ports. Two capture cards from AVerMedia and Magewell, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link or Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2?
Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link. The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link wins Capture Quality and Passthrough.