Elgato Cam Link 4K vs AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card
Elgato Cam Link 4K vs AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card: It is a toss-up, take the Elgato Cam Link 4K. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the...
The Ruling
Elgato Cam Link 4K or AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card? It is a toss-up — take the Elgato Cam Link 4K.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Elgato Cam Link 4K takes Capture Quality, the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card takes Connectivity. With the trade even, $49.01 is the tiebreaker, and the Elgato Cam Link 4K is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need connectivity — get the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card.
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 Cam Link 4K | AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6.7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Elgato Cam Link 4K
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
On paper the Elgato Cam Link 4K takes capture resolution (4K60). It gives up HDMI ports to the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card. It is the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
Leads on
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Capture Resolution4K604K30
AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
On paper the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card takes HDMI ports (2, +1). It gives up capture resolution to the Elgato Cam Link 4K. That costs $49.01 more than the Elgato Cam Link 4K.
Leads on
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HDMI Ports +121
HDMI input receives the video source; HDMI output sends it to your display.
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 Cam Link 4K 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 Cam Link 4K and AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card?
The largest gap is HDMI ports, where the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card leads — 2 against 1. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. 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 Cam Link 4K or AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card?
It is a toss-up — take the Elgato Cam Link 4K. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Elgato Cam Link 4K takes Capture Quality, the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card takes Connectivity. With the trade even, $49.01 is the tiebreaker, and the Elgato Cam Link 4K is the cheaper side of it.
Is the AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card worth the extra $49 over the Elgato Cam Link 4K?
The AVerMedia BU135 Dual HDMI Capture Card costs $149.00 against $99.99, a difference of $49. The premium buys HDMI ports (2). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.