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Elgato Game Capture 4K X vs AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Elgato Game Capture 4K X is cheaper at $229.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Elgato Game Capture 4K X | AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.99 (Launch MSRP $229.99 per Corsair press release (Feb 1, 2024) and multiple retailers; elgato.com later lists $249.99) | $269.99 (MSRP per AVerMedia; discounted to ~$230 at retailers in 2025-2026) |
| Brand | Elgato | AVerMedia |
| Released | 2024-02 | 2024-01 |
| interface | usb | pcie |
| max passthrough | 4K144 (HDMI 2.1, VRR, HDR10) | 4K144 / 1440p240 / 1080p360 (HDMI 2.1, HDR, VRR) |
| max capture resolution | 4K (2160p) | 4K (2160p) |
| max capture framerate | 144 | 60 |
| hdr passthrough | true | true |
| vrr support | true | true |
| input | hdmi | hdmi |
| encoding | software | software |
| release | 2024-02 | 2024-01 |
Sources — Elgato Game Capture 4K X: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-20). AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575): avermedia.com (verified 2026-06-20).