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I rarely come across a product that has the potential to redefine its market – or at least significantly influence it. Why? Because it combines features that meet clear user needs. The AVerMedia Core Go GC313 charging unit, for example, incorporates a full-size HDMI port on its body. The AVerMedia Elite Go GC313Pro goes a step further, adding functionality as a video capture card.
At this point, anyone who frequently records screen content will likely be struck by just how clever this idea is. Why hasn’t anyone thought of it before? The solution operates at the intersection of phone and camera functionality and could entirely replace a standard portable charger for content creators, streamers, and reviewers.
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Video review of AVerMedia Elite Go GC313Pro/Core Go GC313
Positioning and price
However, the price of these devices reflects their capabilities. The AVerMedia Core Go GC313 is priced at around $90, while the AVerMedia Elite Go GC313Pro costs approximately $160. For a 100-watt charger, this may seem high, as even top-brand alternatives can be two to three times cheaper. But it’s important to remember: the Elite Go and Core Go are not ordinary chargers – they offer additional functionality that sets them apart.
Package Contents
The contents of the AVerMedia Core Go GC313 and Elite Go GC313Pro packages are similar. Each box includes the main unit, adapters for different plug types (as the standard comes with a flat plug), and a 2-meter USB Type-C cable rated for 10 Gbps.
Design and Peripherals
The first noticeable feature is the premium appearance of the units. They are clearly designed with gamers in mind, featuring a distinctive textured finish that also offers increased durability against wear from carrying in a pocket or bag. A small loop on the body for attaching a strap further emphasizes their portability.
Adjacent to this are four ports: a 10 Gbps USB-C with 100-watt charging support, a USB-A, an HDMI port, and an additional USB-C also supporting 100-watt charging. Both the AVerMedia Core Go GC313 and Elite Go GC313Pro share the same dimensions – 66 × 36 × 62 mm – and weigh 250 g. For comparison, a 66-watt Baseus charger with an integrated cable weighs about 100 g less.
Functionality
Again, this is not a standard charger. The Core Go functions as a hub, allowing users to charge a device, output video via HDMI at up to 4K60, and connect USB-A peripherals.
The Elite Go, on the other hand, uses the bottom USB port to output video for recording at up to FHD 60 fps. The unit itself does not store any footage – unlike models such as the X’TRA GO GC515, which include a microSD slot for file storage. In function, it is more comparable to the Live Gamer Cap 4K, but integrated with a full-featured 100-watt GaN USB-C charger.
In other words, you can simultaneously use the Type-C port to charge a laptop, smartphone, or Switch 2, output video to a large screen via HDMI, and connect a keyboard or mouse – or all three at once if using the basic hub, since more powerful setups aren’t necessary for this type of task.
And on top of that, the last USB port allows video output that can be captured through OBS on a PC or laptop, or via apps like USB Dual Camera for recording directly to a smartphone. With OTG support, your phone can effectively function as a capture device. I would have loved to test this feature separately – but not in this instance.
Charging Performance
The AVerMedia Core Go GC313 and Elite Go GC313Pro are impressive in terms of versatility, but how do they perform specifically as chargers? In terms of output, they cannot deliver 100 W to all ports simultaneously – power is shared. The maximum you can get is 45 W on each USB-C and 5 W on the USB-A port, which is limited to 480 Mbps data speed.
However, there’s an unusual behavior worth noting. When using a USB-C and the USB-A port together, the total combined output can reach 105 W. This is technically feasible, though normally avoided to reduce heat, and the extra 5 W is negligible. The USB-A port itself does not exceed 5 W.
The USB-A port is intended for accessories, though it handled a Goodram Move Ridge USB drive without issue – even while transferring data to a Motorola Edge 50 Ultra for screen recording. However, for full-speed video capture, a USB-C cable rated for at least 10 Gbps is required; standard charging cables are insufficient, as I verified during testing.
Drawbacks
Since about 99% of the features and advantages of the AVerMedia Core Go GC313 and Elite Go GC313Pro are shared, their drawbacks are largely the same. First, a carrying pouch would be useful – primarily to avoid misplacing the included adapter for European outlets, which cannot be stored within the unit itself.
The second issue is that achieving the full 100 W output – for example, to charge a laptop – was not possible even using the included cable. Additionally, when connected to a device like the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro with an RTX 5070 Ti, the top USB port, which is intended for video output, stopped functioning entirely. This behavior is noticeable in video demonstrations.
The lower USB port not only worked but also automatically prompted the installation of AVerMedia Assist Central Pro. The upper port, however, refused to function. This may be due to the laptop’s Thunderbolt 4 interface, but I haven’t seen such incompatibility before – it didn’t work with the included cable, other 10 Gbps cables, or even standard charging cables. This suggests the issue lies with the laptop rather than the charger itself, as an ASUS ProArt P16 worked perfectly with both ports.
Conclusion
What can be said is that combining the functions of a charger and a hub with video output is a unique concept. Integrating a charger with a video capture card that even works with smartphones makes the idea doubly impressive.
However, whether to choose the AVerMedia Core Go GC313 or Elite Go GC313Pro depends on your specific needs. If video capture isn’t required, the price may be difficult to justify. The unexpected incompatibility with Thunderbolt 4 was also surprising. Nevertheless, I am not aware of any comparable product on the market, so it is worth considering at least as an option.
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