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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: AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (Trust Score 9.2 vs 9.0)

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1

AVerMedia

$250.00 – $300.00

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.
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Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2

Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2

Elgato

$200.00 – $250.00

9.0
Excellent
Best Value

Pros

  • +True 4K60 capture, not just passthrough
  • +PCIe for lowest possible latency
  • +HDR10 capture support

Cons

  • Requires an open PCIe x4 slot
  • Not portable — internal only

Don't buy if

  • Needs a powerful CPU and fast NVMe storage to handle 4K60 capture without dropping frames.
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Score Comparison

MetricAVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2
Trust Score9.29.0
Expert Score9.08.8
User Sentiment9.29.1
Value Score8.28.4
Complaint Risk8.59.3
Price$250.00 – $300.00$200.00 – $250.00

The Verdict

AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 wins this comparison with a Trust Score of 9.2 vs 9.0. It's rated "Runner-Up" and scores higher across the majority of our evaluation criteria. However, the Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 may be a better fit depending on your specific priorities — check the pros and cons above.