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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) vs Razer Ripsaw HD
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Razer Ripsaw HD is cheaper at $159.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) | Razer Ripsaw HD | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $269.99 (MSRP per AVerMedia; discounted to ~$230 at retailers in 2025-2026) | $159.99 (MSRP at launch per Razer newsroom) |
| Brand | AVerMedia | Razer |
| Released | 2024-01 | 2019-04 |
| interface | pcie | usb |
| max passthrough | 4K144 / 1440p240 / 1080p360 (HDMI 2.1, HDR, VRR) | 4K60 (HDMI 2.0) |
| max capture resolution | 4K (2160p) | 1080p |
| max capture framerate | 60 | 60 |
| hdr passthrough | true | — |
| vrr support | true | — |
| input | hdmi | hdmi |
| encoding | software | software |
| release | 2024-01 | 2019-04 |
Sources — AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575): avermedia.com (verified 2026-06-20). Razer Ripsaw HD: razer.com (verified 2026-06-20).