AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1
AVerMedia's flagship external capture card matches the Elgato 4K X with full HDMI 2.1 support and 4K144 HDR passthrough at a lower price. It stands out with 5.1 surround sound capture, ultrawide resolution support, a built-in headset jack for party chat capture, and RGB lighting.
Our Verdict
Matches the Elgato 4K X on HDMI 2.1 specs at a lower price, and adds 5.1 surround capture, a headset jack for party chat, and ultrawide support. The most feature-rich external capture card dollar-for-dollar.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •4K144 HDR/VRR passthrough with HDMI 2.1
- •5.1 multi-channel surround sound capture
- •Built-in headset jack for party chat
- •RGB lighting with Windows Dynamic Lighting
- •Ultrawide resolution support (3440x1440)
✗ Cons
- •4K144 capture requires high-end PC
- •macOS limited to 4K60 capture
- •Software less polished than Elgato's
- •Slightly larger than competitors
Specifications
| Max Capture | 4K @ 144fps (Windows) / 4K60 (macOS) |
| Max Passthrough | 4K @ 144fps HDR/VRR |
| Connection | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) |
| HDMI | 2.1 |
| Audio | 3.5mm TRRS + 5.1 surround |
| Weight | 115g |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Console streamers wanting party chat capture
- ✓Ultrawide monitor users
- ✓Feature-rich streaming setups
Not For
- ✗macOS users needing 4K144
- ✗Those wanting minimal setup
- ✗Budget streamers under $150
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