Elgato HD60 X vs AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)

Elgato HD60 X vs AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro) compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.

Elgato HD60 X
Elgato
Elgato HD60 X
$179.99
AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)
AVerMedia
AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)
$199.99

The Ruling

Elgato HD60 X or AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)? Evenly matched — take the Elgato HD60 X.

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, $20 is the real difference, and the Elgato HD60 X is the cheaper side of it.

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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.

CategoryElgato HD60 XAVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)
Capture Quality10/1010/10
Passthrough10/1010/10
Value10/109/10

The Split

How closely these line up

Elgato HD60 X

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

It is the cheaper of the two, by $20.00.

Leads on

  • Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.

AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)

Travel-friendly charging dock and capture card combo for portable console and mobile workflows.

That costs $20.00 more than the Elgato HD60 X.

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 HDR10 / 1440p120 / 1080p240

The Record

14 specs, grouped by area

Full specification comparison of Elgato HD60 X and AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro), grouped by area.
Specification
Elgato
Elgato HD60 X
AVerMedia
AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)
Capture QualityEven
Capture Resolution1080p601080p60
Resolutionno datano data
PassthroughEven
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR10 / 1440p120 / 1080p2404K60
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, usb-a
PowerNot enough data
Power Requirementno data100W GaN charger built-in
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 Elgato HD60 X 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
Elgato HD60 X $179.99
Best Value

At $179.99, the Elgato HD60 X is the most affordable option in this comparison. Offers the most spec advantages per dollar in this comparison.

  • + Low-latency design for real-time monitoring

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Budget is your top priority — $20.00 less than the priciest option

Best for value-focused buyers.

The alternative
Portability Pick

At $199.99, the AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro) is the priciest option — a premium pick if brand, build, or specific features matter to you. Designed for on-the-go use.

  • + Exclusive connectivity: USB-A
  • × Most expensive at $199.99

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You need gear you can easily take on the go

Look elsewhere if

  • × You're on a tight budget — save $20.00 with a cheaper option

Best for mobile creators, on-the-go creators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Elgato HD60 X and AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)?

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 HD60 X or AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro)?

Evenly matched — take the Elgato HD60 X. 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, $20 is the real difference, and the Elgato HD60 X is the cheaper side of it.

Is the AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro) worth the extra $20 over the Elgato HD60 X?

The AVerMedia ELITE GO (GC313Pro) costs $199.99 against $179.99, a difference of $20. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Elgato HD60 X 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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