Elgato Game Capture Neo vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Elgato Game Capture Neo vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Elgato Game Capture Neo or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573? Evenly matched — take the Elgato Game Capture Neo.
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, $130 is the real difference, and the Elgato Game Capture Neo 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 Game Capture Neo | AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 4.8/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
Elgato Game Capture Neo
Simple external capture card for straightforward 1080p60 streaming and recording.
It is the cheaper of the two, by $130.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
That costs $130.00 more than the Elgato Game Capture Neo.
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.
- Capture Resolution 1080p60
- Passthrough Resolution 4K60
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 Game Capture Neo 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 Game Capture Neo and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 2 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 Game Capture Neo or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?
Evenly matched — take the Elgato Game Capture Neo. 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, $130 is the real difference, and the Elgato Game Capture Neo is the cheaper side of it.
Is the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 worth the extra $130 over the Elgato Game Capture Neo?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 costs $249.99 against $119.99, a difference of $130. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Elgato Game Capture Neo 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.