AVerMedia
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S GC553Pro
Overview
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S GC553Pro is a powerful USB 3.2 Gen 1 capture card that delivers 4K60 HDR capture and passthrough with VRR support at an affordable price point. Featuring HDMI 2.0 input and output, uncompressed RGB24 color fidelity, 5.1 multi-channel surround sound capture, and ultra-wide resolution support (3440x1440 and 2560x1080), it's an ideal choice for console and PC gamers looking to stream or record high-quality gameplay. The bus-powered, compact 99g design with 60% PCR recycled plastic shell makes it portable and environmentally conscious, while AVerMedia's Streaming Center software unlocks advanced features like VRR recording and multi-channel audio.
Key Highlights
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps) bus-powered connection — no external power adapter required; works with Windows, Mac, and iPad
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Capture up to 4K60 HDR, 1440p144, or 1080p240 with uncompressed RGB24 color format and 5.1 surround sound audio capture
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HDMI 2.0 input/output with VRR passthrough and VRR recording support via AVerMedia Streaming Center
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Ultra-wide resolution support (3440x1440 and 2560x1080), HDR10 capture and passthrough, and ultra-low latency Instant Gameview
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Compact 99g design with 60% post-consumer recycled plastic shell, available in black and white; consumes only 2.7W — 53% less power than previous GC553 model
Technical Specifications
| Brand | AVerMedia |
| Model | AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S GC553Pro |
| Processor (CPU) | N/A (external USB capture card — no CPU; relies on host computer processing power) |
| Graphics (GPU) | N/A (external USB capture card — no GPU; passthrough graphics from source device) |
| Memory (RAM) | N/A (external capture device; no user-accessible memory; relies on host system RAM for buffering; 8GB RAM recommended) |
| Storage | N/A (external capture device; no internal storage; records directly to host computer) |
| Ports & I/O |
1x HDMI 2.0 (input) 1x HDMI 2.0 (output/passthrough) 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (host connection 5Gbps) |
| Connectivity | Wired via USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 to host computer; HDMI 2.0 passthrough to display (no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 x64, macOS 13/14+, iPadOS 17+ |
| Dimensions | 112.6 x 66.2 x 26 mm |