Elgato 4K S vs AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)
Elgato 4K S vs AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Elgato 4K S or AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)? Evenly matched — take the Elgato 4K S.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $120 is the real difference, and the Elgato 4K S is the cheaper side of it.
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 | Elgato 4K S | AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
Elgato 4K S
Portable 4K capture device with low-latency output for multi-platform content workflows.
It is the cheaper of the two, by $120.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)
External HDMI capture card built for high-resolution gameplay recording and streaming workflows.
That costs $120.00 more than the Elgato 4K S.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, hdmi
- Capture Resolution 4K60
- Passthrough Resolution 4K60 / 1440p120 / 1080p240
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 Elgato 4K S 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 Elgato 4K S and AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 3 specs and nothing measurably separates them. Two capture cards from Elgato and AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, Elgato 4K S or AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro)?
Evenly matched — take the Elgato 4K S. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $120 is the real difference, and the Elgato 4K S is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Elgato 4K S and AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, hdmi), capture resolution (4K60) and passthrough resolution (4K60 / 1440p120 / 1080p240). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) worth the extra $120 over the Elgato 4K S?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S (GC553Pro) costs $299.99 against $179.99, a difference of $120. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Elgato 4K S 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.