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AverMedia · Capture Cards

AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1

9/10

AverMedia's flagship competitor to Elgato 4K X. HDMI 2.1, 4K60 HDR passthrough, VRR support — pricier but spec-comparable, with a longer-running pro reputation.

$299$329

Our Review

GearScout Score

9/10

9

Performance

9.2

Build

Comfort

7.8

Value

Our Verdict

AverMedia's flagship competitor to Elgato 4K X. HDMI 2.1, 4K60 HDR passthrough, VRR support — pricier but spec-comparable, with a longer-running pro reputation.

Pros

    Cons

      Alex Chen

      Peripherals Editor • 5+ years experience

      5/25/2026

      15 min read

      Key Features

      HDMI 2.1
      4K60 HDR
      VRR support
      Pro reputation

      Specifications

      latencyMs<60
      formFactorExternal
      hdrSupport
      resolution4K60 HDR
      vrrSupport
      passthrough4K60 HDR (HDMI 2.1)
      connectivityUSB-C 3.2

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