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Comparisons / Capture cards / Game Capture 4K X vs Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

Elgato Game Capture 4K X vs AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

Elgato Game Capture 4K X records up to 4K at 144 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply); AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro up to 4K at 60 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply). Elgato Game Capture 4K X needs a 10 Gbps port for its top modes; AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro needs a USB 3 port for its top modes.

From each maker’s own specifications; neither model was tested by this site.

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Elgato Game Capture 4K X

High-refresh HDMI capture on a fast direct USB port.

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AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

Capture a console over USB while keeping a separate gaming display.

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On the makers’ own sites:

Before you choose

Elgato Game Capture 4K X

The catch: Use a 10 Gbps USB port to get every mode. On a 5 Gbps port, pick one of the lower capture modes, or use a faster port, before buying it for high resolution.

You need:

  • A 10 Gbps USB port, straight on the computer
  • A second HDMI cable, from the card to your screen

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer
  • HDCP turned off on the source

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

The catch: Choose the capture mode for your Windows PC or Mac. The HDMI source must not be copy-protected (HDCP); a different cable won’t make protected video capturable.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps), straight on the computer
  • A second HDMI cable, from the card to your screen

Check first:

  • A USB-A port on your computer
  • HDCP turned off on the source

Everything to check before you buy

Where they differ

SpecsElgato Game Capture 4K XAVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro
Largest capture mode4K at 144 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply)4K at 60 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply)
Elgato Game Capture 4K X records up to 4K at 144 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply); AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro up to 4K at 60 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply).
USB port needed10 GbpsUSB 3
Elgato Game Capture 4K X needs a 10 Gbps port for its top modes; AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro needs a USB 3 port for its top modes.
ComputersWindows 10 64-bit+, macOS 11+, iPadOS 17+Windows, macOS
Elgato Game Capture 4K X works with Windows 10 64-bit+, macOS 11+, iPadOS 17+; AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro with Windows, macOS.

Where they are the same

Connection
USB
Passthrough to your screen
4K at 144 fps
HDMI cable in the box
Yes

Not enough data to compare

We haven’t confirmed a figure for one or both models on: HDR. The site leaves these out rather than guess.

What else each needs

Elgato Game Capture 4K X

Game Capture 4K X
A 10 Gbps USB port, straight on the computer
A USB-C port on your computer
A second HDMI cable, from the card to your screen
HDCP turned off on the source
  • You need: A 10 Gbps USB port, straight on the computer. Its full modes need 10 Gbps; on a 5 Gbps port the modes are limited. The maker asks for a direct port rather than a hub.
  • Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable in the box has USB-C at both ends. If your computer only has USB-A ports, you need a USB-C to USB-A cable rated for the same speed.
  • You need: A second HDMI cable, from the card to your screen. Passthrough sends the game on to your TV or monitor with no delay, and that needs its own cable.
  • Check first: HDCP turned off on the source. It captures unencrypted HDMI only. Consoles have their own HDCP setting; protected films and streaming apps cannot be captured.

AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps), straight on the computer
A USB-A port on your computer
A second HDMI cable, from the card to your screen
HDCP turned off on the source
  • You need: A USB 3 port (5 Gbps), straight on the computer. A USB 2 port is too slow for it. The maker asks for a direct port rather than a hub. USB-C is a plug shape, not a speed, so check the port itself.
  • Check first: A USB-A port on your computer. The cable in the box is USB-C to USB-A. If your computer only has USB-C ports, use a USB-C to USB-C cable instead.
  • You need: A second HDMI cable, from the card to your screen. Passthrough sends the game on to your TV or monitor with no delay, and that needs its own cable.
  • Check first: HDCP turned off on the source. It captures unencrypted HDMI only. Consoles have their own HDCP setting; protected films and streaming apps cannot be captured.

Next step

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