AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 vs Elgato HD60 X
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (#3) vs Elgato HD60 X (#4): in our Capture Cards scoring the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 totals 8.8/10 and the Elgato HD60 X 8.1/10, the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 leading on Capture Quality and Passthrough and the Elgato HD60 X on Compatibility and Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 | Elgato HD60 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229 | $120 |
| Max Capture | 4K @ 144fps / 4K60 standard | 1080p60 HDR10 / 4K30 |
| Max Passthrough | 4K @ 144fps HDR/VRR | 4K60 HDR10 / 1440p120 |
| Connection | PCIe Gen 3 x4 | USB 3.0 (Type-C) |
| HDMI | 2.1 (in + out) | 2.0 |
| Audio | 5.1 multi-channel | — |
| Weight | 150g | 115g |
| Encoding | — | Hardware HEVC |
How they differ in real use
Built from our capture cards scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 and the Elgato HD60 X made our Top 5 Capture Cards, at #3 and #4. The best internal capture card for dual-PC setups. Its PCIe Gen 3 x4 connection eliminates USB bandwidth concerns entirely, with HDMI 2.1 passthrough up to 4K144 HDR/VRR. The lowest latency option for professional streaming configurations. The reliable mid-range workhorse. Hardware HEVC encoding, Flashback Recording, and 4K60 HDR passthrough at $179 make it the sweet spot for streamers who don't need 4K capture. Proven by thousands of streamers over years of use.
We score capture cards on Capture Quality (35%), Passthrough (25%), Compatibility (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 totals 8.8 out of 10 and the Elgato HD60 X 8.1. The widest gap is Capture Quality, where the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 scores 10 against 7 for the Elgato HD60 X — resolution and frame rate. Compatibility also separates them: 9 for the Elgato HD60 X versus 6 for the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1. The Elgato HD60 X claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Max Capture — 4K @ 144fps / 4K60 standard on the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 versus 1080p60 HDR10 / 4K30 on the Elgato HD60 X; Max Passthrough — 4K @ 144fps HDR/VRR on the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 versus 4K60 HDR10 / 1440p120 on the Elgato HD60 X; Connection — PCIe Gen 3 x4 on the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 versus USB 3.0 (Type-C) on the Elgato HD60 X; HDMI — 2.1 (in + out) on the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 versus 2.0 on the Elgato HD60 X; Weight — 150g on the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 versus 115g on the Elgato HD60 X.
Pricing as of April 1, 2026: $229 for the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 and $120 for the Elgato HD60 X, a $109 difference in the Elgato HD60 X's favor. Owners praise the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 for pCIe connection eliminates USB bandwidth bottleneck and 4K144 HDR/VRR passthrough with HDMI 2.1; the most common complaint is requires desktop PC with PCIe x4 slot. Owners praise the Elgato HD60 X for hardware HEVC encoding reduces CPU load and flashback Recording caches gameplay automatically; the most common complaint is max capture limited to 1080p60 or 4K30.
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1
- PCIe connection eliminates USB bandwidth bottleneck
- 4K144 HDR/VRR passthrough with HDMI 2.1
- 5.1 surround sound capture
- Ultrawide resolution support
- Requires desktop PC with PCIe x4 slot
- Not portable — internal only
- Windows only (no macOS)
Elgato HD60 X
- Hardware HEVC encoding reduces CPU load
- Flashback Recording caches gameplay automatically
- 4K60 HDR10 passthrough for lag-free gaming
- VRR passthrough support
- Max capture limited to 1080p60 or 4K30
- No HDMI 2.1 (HDMI 2.0 only)
- No 4K60 capture
Which should you buy?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 is the better fit for dual-PC streaming setups and professional streamers wanting lowest latency — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Capture Quality and Passthrough. The Elgato HD60 X is the better fit for mid-budget Twitch and YouTube streamers and console gamers wanting reliable 1080p60, and the stronger choice if Compatibility and Value matter more to you than the overall score. If the $109 saving matters more than Capture Quality, the Elgato HD60 X is the better value. The AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 is a poor fit for laptop users; the Elgato HD60 X is a poor fit for 4K60 capture seekers.
Choose the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 if
- Dual-PC streaming setups
- Professional streamers wanting lowest latency
- Desktop users who prefer internal cards
Skip it if
- Laptop users
- macOS users
Choose the Elgato HD60 X if
- Mid-budget Twitch and YouTube streamers
- Console gamers wanting reliable 1080p60
- Streamers who value Flashback Recording
Skip it if
- 4K60 capture seekers
- Competitive gamers needing 4K144 passthrough
Common questions
Is the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 better than the Elgato HD60 X?
In our Capture Cards ranking the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 scores higher overall, 8.8 to 8.1, with the biggest advantage in Capture Quality. The Elgato HD60 X is stronger on Compatibility and Value, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 cost than the Elgato HD60 X?
$109 more as of April 1, 2026: $229 for the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 against $120 for the Elgato HD60 X. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Capture Quality — 10 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 and the Elgato HD60 X?
The headline spec difference is Max Capture: 4K @ 144fps / 4K60 standard on the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 versus 1080p60 HDR10 / 4K30 on the Elgato HD60 X. In use, the gap that matters most is Capture Quality (10 vs 7 in our scoring): resolution and frame rate.