AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 vs Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.2)
9.2
Excellent
Runner-Up
Pros
- +HDMI 2.1 with 4K144 passthrough
- +1080p120 capture mode
- +No driver needed on most systems
Cons
- −Premium price point
- −Large physical footprint
Don't buy if
- ⚠ 4K144 passthrough requires a monitor that also supports HDMI 2.1 — most gaming monitors only have DisplayPort 2.1.
9.4
Excellent
Best Overall
Pros
- +True 4K60 capture, not just passthrough
- +4K60 HDR10 capture and passthrough
- +PCIe for lowest possible latency
- +Zero-lag PCIe connection
- +HDR10 capture support
Cons
- −Requires an open PCIe x4 slot
- −Requires available PCIe slot
- −Not portable — internal only
- −No portable use
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Needs a powerful CPU and fast NVMe storage to handle 4K60 capture without dropping frames.
- ⚠ Demands significant CPU resources for 4K recording; an Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 or better is recommended.