Elgato

Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60

A entry-level capture card for PC and console players, leading with 1080p.

42/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
1080pUSB 3.0 Type CLow-lagPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360
£140best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Low-latency / zero-lag mode
  • Scores 42/100
  • No 4k60 capture
  • No hdr capture
Score profile

Where the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60 wins and loses

Scored against the capture cards class
CapturePassthroughInterface327777
Capture
32
Passthrough
77
Interface and I/O
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Capture

Max capture resolution1080
Max capture FPS60

Passthrough

Low-latency / zero-lag modeYes

Interface and I/O

InterfaceUSB 3.0 Type C
HDMI in1
USB versionUSB 3.0

Design

Weight360 g

Software and compatibility

Console supportPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360

More specs

ConnectionUSB 3
Capture FPS60
Capture resolution1080

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Head to head

Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60 vs Video 4K HDMI Capture Card

Highlighted cell = better in that row
CapturePassthroughInterface
Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p604K HDMI Capture Card
 ElgatoElgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60This pageVideo4K HDMI Capture Card
Overall score42 /10049 /100Better
Max capture resolution10802
Max capture FPS6060
Passthrough resolution4
ConnectionUSB 3USB 3
Who it's for

Is the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60 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 4k60 capture, in which case a higher-tier capture card is the better call.

Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
okay
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other capture cards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S - Stream and Record in 1080p60?

Its low-latency / zero-lag mode stands out, a near-zero-lag preview, so you can play on the capture feed itself.

How does it compare to the 4K HDMI Capture Card?

The 4K HDMI Capture Card scores 49/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.