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
BreakdownHideOverall69±3Caliber-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).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-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).
Tier 'enthusiast', adjusted for in-class price position and source coverage.
No ecosystem requirements declared for this category.
3 independent/primary source(s) (marginal credit capped at 3), 3 cited in total; 1 field(s) flagged for verification.
Tier 'enthusiast', adjusted for in-class price headroom, sourcing, and verification state.
Tier 'enthusiast' baseline with 0 native ecosystem(s) carrying into higher-tier setups.
Priced in the 38th percentile of its enthusiast-tier peers in this category.
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| max capture | 4K60 HDR passthrough; capture 4K60 / 1440p144 / 1080p240 (1440p30 HDR)Flagged | Flagged |
| interface | usbSourced | Sourced |
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
Outgrow it and the AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 is the natural next step up in capture cards. See it →