Genki ShadowCast vs AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1

Overview

Rank

#7

#3

Rating

★★★★☆ Good

★★★★☆ Good

Reviews

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248

Price

Price

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182,06 EUR

MSRP

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Specifications Comparison

Capture

1080p60

4K30

Passthrough

Mirror to display

4K144 HDR

Interface

HDMI to USB-C

USB-C 3.2 Gen2

Size

Thumb-drive

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HDMI

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2.1

Pros & Cons Comparison

Pros

• TechRadar #4 — most compact capture card
• USB-thumb-drive size
• Works with all major consoles
• Very affordable at $49

• HDMI 2.1 with 4K144 passthrough
• 4K30 capture capability
• VRR and HDR passthrough
• Compact USB-C design

Cons

• Inconsistent video quality between devices
• No standalone recording

• Premium price at $249
• 4K capture limited to 30fps