XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573

XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.

XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card
XIIXMASK
XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card
$39
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
$249.99

The Ruling

XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573? Evenly matched — take the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card.

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, $210.99 is the real difference, and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card 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.

CategoryXIIXMASK HDMI Capture CardAVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Capture Quality10/1010/10
Passthrough10/1010/10
Value10/101.6/10

The Split

How closely these line up

XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card

External HDMI capture card with loop-out support for gameplay streaming pipelines.

It is the cheaper of the two, by $210.99.

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.

That costs $210.99 more than the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card.

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

Full specification comparison of XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card and AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573, grouped by area.
Specification
XIIXMASK
XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card
AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573
Capture QualityEven
Capture Resolution1080p601080p60 (dual)
Resolutionno datano data
PassthroughEven
Passthrough Resolution4K604K60
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 data1
Connection Typeusb-a, hdmihdmi
PowerNot enough data
Power Requirementno datano data
Phantom Powerno datano data
CompatibilityNot enough data
Operating Systemno datano data
Other specsNot enough data
Interfaceno dataPCIe x4
Pcie Slotsno data1
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 XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card 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

At $39.00, the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card is the most affordable option — 84% less than the priciest pick. Offers the most spec advantages per dollar in this comparison.

  • + Exclusive connectivity: USB-A

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Budget is your top priority — $210.99 less than the priciest option

Best for value-focused buyers.

The alternative
Most Connectivity

At $249.99, the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 is the priciest option — a premium pick if brand, build, or specific features matter to you. More I/O options for complex setups.

  • × Most expensive at $249.99

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ Your workflow matches its specific feature set

Look elsewhere if

  • × You're on a tight budget — save $210.99 with a cheaper option

Best for complex setup builders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card 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 XIIXMASK and AVerMedia, each taking a different approach to video quality and latency.

Which is better for streaming, XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card or AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573?

Evenly matched — take the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card. 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, $210.99 is the real difference, and the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card is the cheaper side of it.

Is the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 worth the extra $211 over the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card?

The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K GC573 costs $249.99 against $39.00, a difference of $211. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the XIIXMASK HDMI Capture Card 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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