AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2)
AVerMedia | capture card | $199.99
HDMI 2.1 external capture card with high-refresh passthrough for next-gen gaming workflows.
Key Specifications
- Connection Type: usb-c, hdmi
- Audio Support: 5.1 channel passthrough/capture support
- Capture Resolution: 4K144 (MJPEG via Streaming Center) / 4K60 (OBS Mac)
- Passthrough Resolution: Up to 4K144
What You Need To Run This
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) takes its video in over HDMI, so you also need an HDMI cable from the console, camera, or PC you are capturing.
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Realistic Total Cost
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Price Position In This Category
At $199.99, AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) is the 21st cheapest of the 27 capture cards we list, which puts it in the upper third of the category by price. In the rest of the category the cheapest is Capturadora Streaming Capture Card at $14.49 and the most expensive is Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 at $319; the median capture card price is $129.99. That is $119.01 below the most expensive option and $185.50 above the cheapest in this category.