Deciding on whether to buy a product like Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card or perhaps Stream Deck Mini? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card vs Stream Deck Mini

Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card specs

Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card
 Stream Deck Mini specs

Stream Deck Mini
Compatibility: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 & Wii U

Type: Stream deck

PC interface: No

Compatibility: – Windows
– Mac

FEATURES

Colour: Black

FEATURES
Maximum resolution: 1080p

HDMI pass-through: Yes

Requirements: – Windows 10 (64-bit)
– Mac OS 10.11 or later

Compatible streaming websites: YouTube

Other features: 6 customisable LCD keys

AV CONNECTIONS

GENERAL

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Component input x 1
– 3.5 mm jack x 1

Box contents: Elgato Stream Deck Mini

Outputs: – HDMI x 1
– 3.5 mm jack x 1

Dimensions: 60 x 84 x 58 mm (H x W x D)

REQUIREMENTS

Weight: 160 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

System requirements: Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 or PS3

GENERAL

Box contents: AverMedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card

Software included: No

Dimensions: 33.5 x 190 x 152.5 m (H x W x D)

Weight: 421 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £140

Price: £70

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card or Stream Deck Mini, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card, which is the Gaming accessories category. Of these 173 products the average price was £219.26, the most expensive was £2299 and the cheapest was just £4.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the Stream Deck Mini, which of course the average was £219.26, top price was £2299 and cheapest £4.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Avermedia and Elgato, the average was £183.33 for Avermedia, £171.88 for Elgato. The max for each was £239.99/£269.9 and minimum was £140/£70

Price analysis of Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card

Price analysis of Stream Deck Mini

  • Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card
  • Compatible with Xbox / PlayStation / Wii U
  • Max resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080
  • Top features:- Stand alone console capture eliminates the need for a PC – Record commentary while playing to spice up your videos – GameMate app lets you control the recordings from your smartphone – Time-lapse capturing for slower gameplay sections Stand alone console captureIf you want to start recording and uploading your gameplay, the AverMedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card is an excellent starting point. There’s no need for a PC – just hook it directly to your console and start recording. You can edit the footage and upload to YouTube without ever leaving the sofa, so you can become a YouTube personality without needing to invest in a gaming PC.Record commentaryNo matter how exquisite your gaming performance, you’re going to want to record some commentary to keep your videos interesting. Connect your headset to the card and it will record from your mic, so you can add your voice to each clip.GameMate appDownload the GameMate app to unlock the full potential of the AverMedia C285. Your smartphone will be able to manage recordings, take screenshots and control when to start and stop the recording.Time-lapse capturingSometimes games slow down and become disinteresting for the audience. Whether there’s a particularly frustrating loading screen or you’re waiting for the rest of your squad to come online, use time-lapse recording to speed things up for those watching later.
  • Product codes: 4710710676575
  • Stream Deck Mini
  • 6 LCD keys
  • Personalise keys with custom icons
  • The Elgato Stream Deck Mini takes streaming content to the next level. With 6 LCD keys, you can launch loads of actions without the need to map and memorise keyboard shortcuts.Simply drag and drop actions onto keys or create a folder for quick access to your favourites. You can create custom icons for a truly unique streaming experience. Whether it’s your Elgato Game Capture, OBS, Twitch or Twitter, the deck keeps you in control at all times.Add onscreen GIFs, images, videos and audio clips to entertain your audience, giving your streams that all-important personal touch.
  • Product codes: 4260195391710

What’s better Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card or Stream Deck Mini?

There are obviously a number of differences between Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card and Stream Deck Mini, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £140 cost of Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card is closer to the expectation you had than the £70 pricep point of Stream Deck Mini.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card and Stream Deck Mini. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Stream Deck Mini scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Gaming accessories as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Avermedia C285 HD II Game Capture Card



Rating:
8.87 out of
10