By: Qian Chen (Guest Editor)
April 11, 2025
They say a person with self-control would never fall for marketing schemes and buy things they do not need. Well, I definitely am not one of those people. I remember the time when I was building my first PC about 3 years ago and was shopping for a keyboard. With tech products, I always start by researching what the best budget options are. Then, after finding a list, I would look into review videos for them. However, the problem with reviews is they point out the flaws that budget products inherently have, which leads me to want more than what I need. I started off by looking into mechanical gaming keyboards in the $50 range, but quickly moved onto the $100 range, because the quality was way too low. Realistically, lots of keyboards in the $100 range would perfectly satisfy my use case, but the more videos I watched, the more I started to think I needed great RGB LED features, macro setting capabilities, and many other things I really do not need. Suddenly, before I knew it, I was in the $300 range, looking at the SteelSeries Apex Pro. I fell for the marketing and thought I would make great use of the mini OLED screen and adjustable actuation point. So did I make use of it? Absolutely not. I played with the screen for two days and left the actuation point at 50% after playing around with different settings. Needless to say, marketing is very effective on me. However, this is not to say that all upgraded features are not worth the markup. Some products are truly worth the extra money required over their cheaper alternatives, depending on the use case. In this review, we will be trying to answer that question for the AVerMedia Elite Go GC313Pro. The base version, AVerMedia Core Go GC313, is a powerful charger with docking capabilities. The Elite Go adds the extra feature of being a capture card as well. Is the upgrade to the Elite Go worth the money? Keep reading to find out!
Both the AVerMedia Core Go GC313 and the Elite Go GC313Pro were delivered from San Jose, California, USA to us in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The package was in great condition and snugly fit the two products.
On the left side, we have the box containing the Elite Go, which is almost identical to the Core Go. In the top left corner, AVerMedia's logo is printed. To its right, in the other corner, the product series name and part number are found. Below that, the product name is written in a graffiti-like font. The next line highlights AVerMedia's intention of making this product both a charger and a capture card for handheld gaming devices. Slightly above the center on the left, it lets us know it can charge up to 100W and the transistors are made of GaN, or gallium nitride. A picture of the Elite Go is centered on the diagonal line separating the white and red zones of the box. The Elite Go and Core Go are very similar in design, but the Elite version appears to be slightly bluer according to the picture. This is not the case, and they are actually the exact same color. Below that, there are some marketing descriptions followed by highlighted features. The sides and back of the box have more highlighted features as well as some specifications. Like the Core Go's box, the design feels bold due to the use of bright and saturated red and the graffiti-like font for the product name.
From the manufacturer's website, we have these specifications:
Specifications
Pin Type: US
Input: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Interfaces: 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB Type-A 2.0
Single USB Type-C Max Output: 100W
USB Type-A Max Output: 5W
Max Total Output: 105W
Fast Charging Protocol: PD 3.0
Overload Protection: OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, SCP
Video Input: USB Type-C DP Alt Mode
Max Pass-Through Resolution: 4K 60Hz
Max. Capture Resolution: 1080p 60Hz
Video Format: YUY2, MJPEG
Audio Output: Stereo
Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 36.6 x 62mm (2.6 x 1.44 x 2.44in)
Weight: 250g (8.82oz)
The unboxing experience of the Elite Go is exactly the same as the Core Go. After sliding off the outer casing, the box can be lifted open. The first thing I was greeted with was the Elite Go propped up by a cardboard shelf. Upon lifting the shelf, I found a 2m USB Type-C to USB Type-C braided cable that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, two additional charging plug adapters wrapped in translucent bags, a warranty guide, and a quick-start guide. The additional adapters are for EU and UK wall outlets.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Tests and Usage Experience
4. Conclusion
