Elgato - 4K X 4K144 HDR10 External Capture Card with HDMI 2.1 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox, PC, and Mac - Black
Customers are saying
Customers regard the 4K X 4K144 HDR10 External Capture Card as having great overall performance and ease of use, with many appreciating its plug-and-play functionality and included HDMI cable. The video quality and resolution are frequently praised, along with its compatibility with devices like the PS5 and Mac. However, some users have reported experiencing lag, occasional disconnections, and noted the absence of Mac software, while a few find the price to be somewhat high.
Ready for your console
Capture Nintendo Switch 2, Playstation, Xbox, Steam Deck - anything.
Next-gen capture
Up to 4K at 144* frames per second.
HDMI 2.1 in/out
Record high frame rates up to 240fps in 1080p resolution.
VRR passthrough
Enjoy smooth gameplay with zero screen tearing.
Ultra-low latency
USB 3.2 Gen 2 keeps your broadcast and gameplay synced.
Onboard tone mapping
Play in HDR10 while capturing SDR.
- Video Input(s)HDMIVideo Output(s)HDMIMaximum Supported Resolution (Video Capture)2160p (4K) @ 120 FPSCompatible Platform(s)PlayStation 5, XBOX Series S, XBOX Series X, Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 461 reviews
- Overall Performance (145)
- Ease of use (69)
- HDMI (38)
- Video Quality (30)
- Setup (17)
- Lag (13)
- Connectivity (7)
- Price (3)
- Software (3)
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| Pros for Elgato - 4K X 4K144 HDR10 External Capture Card with HDMI 2.1 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox, PC, and Mac - Black | |||
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| Overall Performance, Ease of use, HDMI, Video Quality, Setup | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Video Quality | Overall Performance, Latency | Ease of use, Video Quality, Overall Performance, HDMI, Compatibility |
| Cons for Elgato - 4K X 4K144 HDR10 External Capture Card with HDMI 2.1 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox, PC, and Mac - Black | |||
| Price, Software, Lag, Connectivity | Passthrough | Audio Quality, Setup Difficulty | Price, Software, Heat, Latency, Resolution |

































































