Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each capture card
Of the 11 capture cards we track, 2 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI (GC311) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus (GC513) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elgato Cam Link 4K | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elgato Game Capture 4K X | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elgato HD60 X | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Razer Ripsaw HD | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Razer Ripsaw X | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Capture Cards buying guide and the reviewers we cite.