Elgato 4K S vs AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
Elgato 4K S vs AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link: Get the Elgato 4K S, narrowly. The Elgato 4K S wins Capture Quality, but only just, and the rest of...
The Ruling
Elgato 4K S or AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link? Get the Elgato 4K S, narrowly.
The Elgato 4K S wins Capture Quality — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $90.
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 PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6.4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Elgato 4K S
Portable 4K capture device with low-latency output for multi-platform content workflows.
On paper the Elgato 4K S takes capture resolution (4K60). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $90.00.
Leads on
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Capture Resolution4K604K30
AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
It gives up capture resolution to the Elgato 4K S. That costs $90.00 more than the Elgato 4K S.
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 / 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 PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link?
The largest gap is capture resolution, where the Elgato 4K S leads — 4K60 against 4K30. 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 Elgato and AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, Elgato 4K S or AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link?
Get the Elgato 4K S, narrowly. The Elgato 4K S wins Capture Quality — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $90.
Is the AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link worth the extra $90 over the Elgato 4K S?
The AVerMedia PW515 Live Streamer Cam Link costs $249.99 against $159.99, a difference of $90. 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.