AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card vs Elgato HD60 X

AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card vs Elgato HD60 X compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.

AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card
$149
Elgato HD60 X
Elgato
Elgato HD60 X
$179.99

The Ruling

AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card or Elgato HD60 X? Get the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card, narrowly.

The AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card wins Capture Quality — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $30.99.

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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 Streaming Capture CardElgato HD60 X
Capture Quality10/102.5/10
Passthrough10/1010/10
Value10/108.3/10

The Split

What each one wins

AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card

Creator capture solution with high-bandwidth passthrough for modern console workflows.

On paper the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card takes capture resolution (4K30). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $30.99.

Leads on

  • Capture Resolution
    4K30
    1080p60

Elgato HD60 X

Widely used external USB capture card with low-latency gameplay passthrough.

It gives up capture resolution to the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card. That costs $30.99 more than the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card.

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
  • Passthrough Resolution 4K60

The Record

14 specs, grouped by area

Full specification comparison of AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card and Elgato HD60 X, grouped by area.
Specification
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card
Elgato
Elgato HD60 X
Capture QualityAVerMedia Streaming Capture Card
Capture Resolution✓ 4K301080p60
Resolutionno datano data
PassthroughEven
Passthrough Resolution4K604K60 HDR10 / 1440p120 / 1080p240
MotionNot enough data
Refresh Rateno datano data
Audio ResolutionNot enough data
Max Sample Rateno datano data
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
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 Streaming Capture Card 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 Streaming Capture Card is the most affordable option — 17% 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)

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You want 4K30 capture quality
  • ✓ Budget is your top priority — $30.99 less than the priciest option

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

The alternative
Elgato HD60 X $179.99
Solid Alternative

At $179.99, the Elgato HD60 X is the most expensive option and doesn't clearly outspec the cheaper alternatives. A capable option with its own strengths.

  • + Low-latency design for real-time monitoring
  • × Weaker capture resolution (1080p60 vs 4K30)
  • × Most expensive at $179.99

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Your workflow matches its specific feature set

Look elsewhere if

  • × You're on a tight budget — save $30.99 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 Streaming Capture Card and Elgato HD60 X?

The largest gap is capture resolution, where the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card leads — 4K30 against 1080p60. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including connection type and passthrough resolution. Two capture cards from AVerMedia and Elgato, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.

Which is better for streaming, AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card or Elgato HD60 X?

Get the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card, narrowly. The AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card wins Capture Quality — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $30.99.

Is the Elgato HD60 X worth the extra $31 over the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card?

The Elgato HD60 X costs $179.99 against $149.00, a difference of $31. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the AVerMedia Streaming Capture Card 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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