Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 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
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573? Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573, narrowly.
The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 wins Passthrough — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $249.99, so the Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 stays the pick if $100.99 matters more than those specs.
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 | Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 | AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Passthrough | 7/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2
Video capture device for gameplay, cameras, or HDMI sources with creator-friendly passthrough and recording support.
It gives up passthrough resolution to the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573. It is the cheaper of the two, by $100.99.
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.
On paper the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 takes passthrough resolution (4K60). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $100.99 more than the Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2.
Leads on
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Passthrough Resolution4K604K30
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- HDMI Ports 1
- Capture Resolution 1080p60
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 AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 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 Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?
The largest gap is passthrough resolution, where the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 leads — 4K60 against 4K30. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including HDMI ports and capture resolution. Two capture cards from Magewell and AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.
Which is better for streaming, Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?
Get the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573, narrowly. The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 wins Passthrough — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $249.99, so the Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 stays the pick if $100.99 matters more than those specs.
Is the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 worth the extra $101 over the Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 costs $249.99 against $149.00, a difference of $101. The premium buys passthrough resolution (4K60). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.