AVerMedia Elite Go and Core Go Review - Innovative Power Delivery with Video and Capture

TweakTown Rating: 95%

Our Verdict

Small and compact, the AVerMedia Core Go and Elite Go are more than efficient chargers. They also double as USB hubs with video passthrough and docks for portable gaming handhelds like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. The Elite Go also has 1080p60 capture capabilities.

Pros

• Efficient chargers with PD 3.0 fast charging up to 100W
• Compact and portable
• Up to 4K60 HDMI passthrough
• Doubles as a USB hub and handheld dock
• The Elite Go model is one of the smallest capture cards on the market

Cons

• Only a single USB-A port
• Power is split when more than one USB-C device is connected

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Introduction & Specification Details and Close-up

It's rare, but now and then, a product comes along that excels at the one thing you expect it to while also providing some additional features and functionality that you didn't even know you wanted. The AVerMedia Core Go (GC313) and Elite Go (GC313Pro) are excellent travel companions in that they offer fast charging for multiple USB devices in a compact package ready to plug in. However, they are essential for gamers who like to travel with their Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, or gaming laptop because they double as a USB hub and dock with an HDMI port that can pass through up to a 4K 60 FPS signal.

A quick look around the AVerMedia Elite Go and Core Go

The AVerMedia Elite Go (GC313Pro) takes things one step further by offering up to 1080p 60 FPS gameplay or video capture over the second USB-C port connected to a laptop. The only thing that would make it even more impressive is if it could record footage on the device to a microSD card, but maybe that will be for a Super Elite Go version down the road. Naturally, the Core Go (GC313) and Elite Go (GC313Pro) aren't limited to gamers as you can also connect a laptop or tablet for charging while also being able to output its video to an HDMI-capable TV or display. If you're thinking, "Hey, I can charge my iPad at the hotel while streaming stuff from my apps on a big screen," you're spot on.

Thanks to products like the Core and Elite Go, we've grown to admire AVerMedia. You get high-quality components, stable performance, and charging features from a company that excels at audio/visual hardware and technology. Even if you remove the video passthrough and capture capabilities, the Core Go and Elite Go are still excellent chargers, with up to 100W of efficient GaN power and PD3.0 Quick Charge functionality, overload protection, and other safety features.

Specifications & Close Up

Here are the specs for the AVerMedia Core Go (GC313) Charging Dock and Elite Go (GC313Pro) Charging Capture Dock.

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Design & Software

Design

Both variants are available in black or white, with AVerMedia's logo and some subtle patterns on either side. Ultimately, you're looking at little square chargers that act as a portable hub for up to three devices - two over USB-C and one over USB-A. All ports are on one side, with USB-C1 being the primary port for video passthrough. Both USB-C ports offer up to 100W of charging, with the USB-A port being of the old-school 2.0 variety, so you've only got 5W there. However, if you connect a device to each USB-C port, the maximum power delivery becomes 90W across both ports. Check out the Core Go and Elite Go specs above for a detailed port and power situation breakdown.

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The good news is that the AVerMedia Core Go (GC313) and Elite Go (GC313Pro) don't need to be plugged in for data transfer or to use their display capabilities, which is a nice little bonus. The USB-A port isn't simply another charge option; it can also be used for peripherals like a keyboard and mouse combo or even a microphone. This makes Elite Go a portable on-the-go streaming device that creators can use to stream from anywhere.

What makes these an excellent travel companion for gamers is that they combine the functionality of a hub, wall charger with fast charging capabilities, dock for a portable gaming handheld, and video capture card into a little square. The downside is that it's not the tidiest setup, cable-wise, and being directly connected to a wall socket or power strip means access can be difficult depending on the room and situation. Also, since only a single high-quality USB-C is provided for the main video-capable port, you'll need to supply your own sufficiently long HDMI and secondary high-spec USB-C cable to get the Elite Go variant's full streaming and capture capabilities.

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For both models, the HDMI 2.0 port supports up to 4K 60 Hz passthrough, which, although it isn't HDMI 2.1's 4K 120 Hz, is more than enough for PC gaming handhelds and portable consoles like the Switch, as well as laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices. As the AVerMedia Core Go (GC313) and Elite Go (GC313Pro) aren't designed as devices for a dedicated gaming or streaming and capture setup, it's easy to overlook some limitations.

Software

Configuration for the AVerMedia Core Go (GC313) and Elite Go (GC313Pro) is handled via AVerMedia's Assist Central Pro app, which will pick up the device on a PC or laptop connected to the USB-C2 port. Here, you've only got a couple of options: check the firmware and switch between different video modes for the video output via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, which can enable or disable HDCP detection.

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If you've got the Elite Go (GC313Pro) version, you've also got access to video capture and streaming capabilities, which you can access and preview with apps like OBS and Bandicam. Though it's not free, the latter is the easiest option for quick and easy capture. OBS is extremely powerful but does require a lot of tinkering to get the correct settings. However, here, you've got the most flexibility to add additional video and audio sources like a camera and microphone. Unfortunately, AVerMedia's apps, like RECentral and Streaming Center, don't support the Elite Go, so you're left with third-party apps.

Performance

With fast charging and up to 100W on each USB-C port, the Elite Go and Core Go are excellent little chargers, so you probably won't need to pack an external laptop battery pack or separate USB-C charger when traveling. The only thing to remember is that when multiple devices are connected, like a phone and laptop, the USB-C ports are limited to 45W, so you might not get enough play-and-charge power for some devices. Also, when using the Core and Elite Go as a hub, it did feel like one USB-A port wasn't quite enough - as having a second would allow for a second peripheral to be attached.

After testing with the Steam Deck, I found that the video passthrough was excellent, and you can see some of the capture we took above. Naturally, the Steam Deck is not the most powerful gaming device on the planet so that you won't get a smooth 1080p 60 FPS in several titles. However, seamless passthrough and the ability to capture footage easily make it a versatile charging dock option for a handheld - albeit one that doesn't have a physical dock for resting the handheld. Based on the size of the Elite Go, it's remarkable that you can capture gameplay or stream with minimal fuss or setup outside of plugging in a few different cables.

Final Thoughts

AVerMedia's releasing both the Core Go (GC313) and Elite Go (GC313Pro) makes sense. If you're not interested in capturing gameplay or having a quick and easy portable option to stream from any location, stick with the Core Go, which is available for $90 versus $130 for the Elite. As someone who doesn't stream and only captures gameplay occasionally, the Core Go has quickly become an essential travel companion. Also, it doubles as a great little charger and dock for my Steam Deck - with passthrough and quick charge capabilities. Throw in the video capture capabilities of the Elite, and it is an innovative little piece of hardware that does that thing that we love to see - solve more than one problem.

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With USB-C charging becoming the norm and video via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode being supported by more and more devices every year, AVerMedia's Core Go and Elite Go are both innovative and perfect for 2025. You're looking at compact chargers with excellent build quality, fast charging capabilities, and built-in protection from surges. However, once you add in USB hub capabilities for data transfer and up to 4K 60 Hz video passthrough over HDMI, not to mention the ability to capture video over a second USB-C cable on the Elite Go model - and really, there's no reason to even look at a standard USB wall charger when devices like this exist.