The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (GC553G2) is one of the first external capture cards to ship full HDMI 2.1 — accepting input up to 4K144 with HDR and VRR, passing it through lag-free, and capturing up to 4K60 to the host PC over USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps). Two 3.5mm jacks on the front handle audio: a TRRS combo port for a headset, plus a separate TRS passthrough so console party chat and game audio can be mixed in.
HDMI 2.1 capture card with 4K144 passthrough, 4K60 HDR capture, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 host uplink, and dual 3.5mm audio jacks.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- AverMedia
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- GC553G2
- Category
- Capture Card
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI IN | HDMI 2.1 input, unencrypted (no HDCP). Accepts up to 2160p144 with VRR and HDR. |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI OUT (Passthrough) | Lag-free HDMI 2.1 passthrough up to 2160p144 + VRR + HDR. |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | — | — | USB-C to Host | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) uplink to host. Bus-powered. Ships with 1 m USB-C to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 cable. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Audio Combo (Headset) | 3.5 mm TRRS combo jack for a headset (mic + headphones). Ships with a 1.8 m TRRS audio cable. |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Audio Passthrough | 3.5 mm TRS audio passthrough jack for game/party-chat audio mix-in. |
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Notes & Compatibility
Bus-powered via USB-C. Input is unencrypted (HDCP must be disabled on consoles). Capture maxes at 2160p60 HDR; passthrough goes higher (2160p144 + VRR + HDR). Box includes a 1.5 m HDMI 2.1 cable, a 1 m USB-C to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 cable, and a 1.8 m 3.5mm TRRS audio cable.
Common questions
How many ports does the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) have?
The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) has 5 ports in total: 2 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard), 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) and 1 × 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio).
What kinds of ports does the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) have?
By connector family, the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) has 2 HDMI, 2 Audio and 1 USB.
How many USB ports does the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) have?
The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) has 1 USB port: 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2).
What video connections does the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) have?
The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) has 2 ports that can carry video: 2 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard).
Does the AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) have a USB-A port?
No. The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 (2023) has no full-size USB Type-A port. It has 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) instead, so full-size USB accessories need an adapter or a hub.
