Elgato
Elgato 4K X
The Elgato 4K X lands as a solid mid-range capture card, built around 4K.
62/100
4K1080pHDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 24K601080p240HDR
£180best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- 4K60 capture
- 1080p240 capture
- HDR capture
- Above-average max capture fps
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the capture cards classWhere the Elgato 4K X wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capture
Max capture resolution4
Max capture FPS144
4K60 captureYes
1080p240 captureYes
HDR captureYes
Passthrough
Passthrough resolution1080
Passthrough max FPS144
HDR passthroughYes
VRR passthroughYes
Low-latency / zero-lag modeYes
Interface and I/O
InterfaceHDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2
Form factorUSB
HDMI in1
HDMI out (passthrough)1
HDMI versionHDMI 2.1
USB versionUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Software and compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
iPad / iOSYes
Console supportPS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
OBS pluginYes
Companion softwareOBS, Streamlabs, Twitch Studio, Restream, Zoom, Teams
More specs
HDRYes
ConnectionUSB 3
Capture FPS240
Capture resolution4
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowElgato 4K X vs AVerMedia AVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1
Elgato 4K XAVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1
| ElgatoElgato 4K XThis page | AVerMediaAVerMedia GC553G2 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100Better | 59 /100 |
| Max capture resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Max capture FPS | 144Better | 60 |
| Passthrough resolution | 1080 | 4 |
| Form factor | USB | — |
| Connection | USB 3 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Elgato 4K X right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable capture card for the essentials without overspending.
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.
good
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Elgato 4K X worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other capture cards, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Elgato 4K X?
Its 4k60 capture stands out, whether it records 4K at 60fps, the bar for current-gen consoles.
How does it compare to the Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2?
The Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 scores 68/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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