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Comparisons / Capture cards / Game Capture Neo vs Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

Elgato Game Capture Neo vs AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro

Elgato Game Capture Neo records up to 1080p at 60 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 Neo passes up to 4K at 60 fps through to your screen; AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro passes up to 4K at 144 fps.

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

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Elgato Game Capture Neo

Play at 4K60 on your TV while streaming in 1080p60.

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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 Neo

The catch: Use its HDMI output to play on your TV in 4K60 HDR and its USB output to capture up to 1080p60. Choose another card if you need to stream or record in 4K.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps), straight on the computer
  • An HDMI cable from your console or camera
  • 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

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 NeoAVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro
Largest capture mode1080p at 60 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply)4K at 60 fps (maximum SDR; software and format conditions apply)
Elgato Game Capture Neo records up to 1080p at 60 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).
Passthrough to your screen4K at 60 fps4K at 144 fps
Elgato Game Capture Neo passes up to 4K at 60 fps through to your screen; AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro passes up to 4K at 144 fps.
HDMI cable in the boxNoYes
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro comes with an HDMI cable; for Elgato Game Capture Neo you add one.
ComputersWindows 10 64-bit+, macOS 12+, iPadOS 17+Windows, macOS
Elgato Game Capture Neo works with Windows 10 64-bit+, macOS 12+, iPadOS 17+; AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro with Windows, macOS.

Where they are the same

Connection
USB
USB port needed
USB 3

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 Neo

Game Capture Neo
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps), straight on the computer
A USB-A port on your computer
An HDMI cable from your console or camera
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: An HDMI cable from your console or camera. No HDMI cable is listed in the box.
  • 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

Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 9 side by side in Capture cards compared. Check a camera capture path before you go live.

Full profiles: Elgato Game Capture Neo and AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA S GC553Pro.

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