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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2): specs and price (2026)

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) has a US price of $299.99 (MSRP at launch; discounted to ~$200-220 at retailers in 2025-2026). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)	$299.99 MSRP at launch; discounted to ~$200-220 at retailers in 2025-2026
Brand	AVerMedia
Released	2023-10
interface	usb
max passthrough	4K144 / 1440p240 / 1080p360 (HDMI 2.1, HDR, VRR)
max capture resolution	4K (2160p)
max capture framerate	144
hdr passthrough	Yes
vrr support	Yes
input	hdmi
encoding	software
release	2023-10

Source: shop-us.avermedia.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by windowscentral.com. Launch Oct 2023 confirmed (Windows Central, TechPowerUp). MSRP $299.99 confirmed from AVerMedia US shop page. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1 input, 4K144 passthrough with HDR/VRR. CORRECTED max_capture_framerate 60 -> 144: the official AVerMedia shop spec lists max capture as 2160p144 on Windows (2160p60 on macOS); the true device maximum is 4K144, so the conservative '60' understated it. Software/UVC encoding (outputs YUY2, NV12, RGB24, P010, MJPEG; host PC encodes) confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) cost?

The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) has a US price of $299.99 (MSRP at launch; discounted to ~$200-220 at retailers in 2025-2026), as of 2026-06-20.

When was the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) released?

The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) was released 2023-10.

What are the AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2)'s key specs?

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) (AVerMedia): interface usb, max passthrough 4K144 / 1440p240 / 1080p360 (HDMI 2.1, HDR, VRR), max capture resolution 4K (2160p), max capture framerate 144, hdr passthrough Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.