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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)

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AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S (GC553Pro)

An enthusiast-tier USB capture card with 4K60 HDR passthrough and flexible capture modes — 4K60, 1440p144, or 1080p240. The high-frame-rate options make it versatile for competitive and high-refresh streaming over USB. A good-value 4K capture pick for streamers who want VRR support and fast 1080p/1440p capture without an internal card.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall69±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 Friendliness70
Compatibility50
Confidence74
Pro Readiness56
Upgrade Path65
Value74

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 passthrough; capture 4K60 / 1440p144 / 1080p240 (1440p30 HDR)Flagged
interfaceusbSourced

1/2 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • 4K60 HDR/VRR streaming
  • best-value 4K capture
  • high frame rate 1080p240/1440p144

Who should skip this

  • 4K60 HDR purists — HDR capture is limited to 1440p30 on this card
  • Lowest-latency competitive setups — a PCIe card beats USB for in-line latency

Where to buy

List price $150

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Compatibility

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

Upgrade path

Buying today, the Elgato Cam Link 4K scores higher for less — the smarter pick in capture cards unless you specifically want this one. See it →