AVerMedia
AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1
A solid mid-range capture card for PC and console players, leading with 4K60.
59/100
4K604K144HDMI 2.1HDRHDR passthroughVRR
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Why we rate it
- 4K60 capture
- HDR capture
- HDR passthrough
- Above-average passthrough max fps
- Below-average max capture fps
Score profile
Scored against the capture cards classWhere the AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capture
Max capture resolution4
Max capture FPS60
4K60 captureYes
HDR captureYes
Passthrough
Passthrough resolution4
Passthrough max FPS144
HDR passthroughYes
VRR passthroughYes
Interface and I/O
InterfaceHDMI 2.1
HDMI in1
HDMI out (passthrough)1
HDMI versionHDMI 2.1
Headphone jackYes
Software and compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
Console supportPS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, Switch
OBS pluginYes
Companion softwareRECentral, AVerMedia Tool
More specs
HDRYes
Capture resolution3440
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 vs Elgato Elgato 4K X
AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1Elgato 4K X
| AVerMediaAVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1This page | ElgatoElgato 4K X | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Max capture resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Max capture FPS | 60 | 144Better |
| Passthrough resolution | 4 | 1080 |
| Form factor | — | USB |
| Connection | — | USB 3 |
Who it's for
Is the AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable capture card for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need the top-end performance and build, in which case a higher-tier capture card is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
good
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other capture cards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1?
Its 4k60 capture stands out, whether it records 4K at 60fps, the bar for current-gen consoles.
How does it compare to the Elgato 4K X?
The Elgato 4K X scores 62/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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