AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link vs Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card

AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link vs Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card 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
Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card
Razer
Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card
$149

The Ruling

AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link or Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card? Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link.

The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link wins Capture Quality and Passthrough.

See the full spec sheet

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 LinkRazer Ripsaw HD Capture Card
Capture Quality10/102.5/10
Passthrough10/107/10
Connectivity10/1010/10
Value10/1010/10

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

  • Capture Resolution
    4K30
    1080p60
  • Passthrough Resolution
    4K60
    4K30

Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card

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

Full specification comparison of AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link and Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card, grouped by area.
Specification
AVerMedia
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
Razer
Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card
Capture QualityAVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
Capture Resolution✓ 4K301080p60
Resolutionno datano data
PassthroughAVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
Passthrough Resolution✓ 4K604K30
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, 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
Pcie Slotsno datano data
Interfaceno datano data
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

The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link is priced at $149.00. It leads in capture resolution (4K30) and passthrough resolution (4K60). Offers the most spec advantages per dollar in this comparison.

  • + Better capture resolution (4K30 vs 1080p60)
  • + Better passthrough resolution (4K60 vs 4K30)

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You want 4K30 capture quality
  • ✓ You want 4K60 capture quality

Best for value-focused buyers, 4k30 content creators, 4k60 content creators.

The alternative
Solid Alternative

The Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card is priced at $149.00. A capable option with its own strengths.

  • × Weaker capture resolution (1080p60 vs 4K30)
  • × Weaker passthrough resolution (4K30 vs 4K60)

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Your workflow matches its specific feature set

Look elsewhere if

  • × You want 4K30 or higher capture quality
  • × You want 4K60 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 Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card?

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 Razer, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.

Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link or Razer Ripsaw HD Capture Card?

Get the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link. The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link wins Capture Quality and Passthrough.

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