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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1

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AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1

A pro-tier internal PCIe capture card with HDMI 2.1: 4K60 HDR capture alongside 4K144 VRR passthrough. That high-refresh passthrough while recording is its standout. It's the pick for desktop streamers who want to capture in 4K60 without sacrificing a high-refresh gaming feed; laptop and console-only users who can't install a PCIe card should look at the USB models instead.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall76±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).

Beginner Friendliness48
Compatibility50
Confidence76
Pro Readiness88
Upgrade Path75
Value67

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
max capture4K60 HDR capture; 4K144 VRR passthrough (HDMI 2.1)Sourced
interfacepcieSourced

2/2 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • The PCIe HDMI 2.1 capture pick — 4K144 passthrough while recording 4K60

Who should skip this

  • Laptops/console-only setups (USB cards)

Where to buy

List price $270

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Compatibility

No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard pc builds setup.

Upgrade path

A top-tier capture card — there's little to upgrade to within the category.