Elgato
Elgato 4K Pro Capture Card
The Elgato 4K Pro Capture Card lands as a top-tier capture card, built around 4K60.
88/100
4K608K60HDMI 2.1Internal1080p240HDR
£235best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- 4K60 capture
- 1080p240 capture
- HDR capture
- Above-average max capture fps
- Below-average passthrough max fps
Score profile
Scored against the capture cards classWhere the Elgato 4K Pro Capture Card wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capture
Max capture resolution4
Max capture FPS240
4K60 captureYes
1080p240 captureYes
HDR captureYes
Passthrough
Passthrough resolution8
Passthrough max FPS60
HDR passthroughYes
VRR passthroughYes
Low-latency / zero-lag modeYes
Interface and I/O
InterfaceHDMI 2.1
Form factorInternal
HDMI in1
HDMI out (passthrough)1
HDMI versionHDMI 2.1
Software and compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
Console supportPS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
OBS pluginYes
More specs
Capture FPS240
Capture resolution4
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowElgato 4K Pro Capture Card vs Elgato Elgato 4K X
Elgato 4K Pro Capture CardElgato 4K X
| ElgatoElgato 4K Pro Capture CardThis page | ElgatoElgato 4K X | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 88 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Max capture resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Max capture FPS | 240Better | 144 |
| Passthrough resolution | 8 | 1080 |
| Form factor | Internal | USB |
| Connection | — | USB 3 |
Who it's for
Is the Elgato 4K Pro Capture Card right for you?
Buy it if
Made for players
PC and console players who want a capture card that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need the top-end performance and build, in which case a higher-tier capture card is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
excellent
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Elgato 4K Pro Capture Card worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 88/100 against other capture cards, a top-tier result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Elgato 4K Pro Capture Card?
Its 4k60 capture stands out, whether it records 4K at 60fps, the bar for current-gen consoles.
How does it compare to the Elgato 4K X?
The Elgato 4K X scores 62/100 versus this one at 88/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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