Customer Ratings & Reviews

this thing works amazing and is worth the price if you want to start streaming, it has amazing quality and REALLY RECOMMEND

As a part time content creator (Twitch Payouts are terrible lately), I needed a new capture device so I can showcase my sub-par LoZ skills (my community loves putting me through challenges in that game). With the release of the Switch 2, I knew I needed something that could capture the crisp details of a Talus throwing my rag body 30 meters away, or a Lynel chasing me down like I was a Charizard card in the hands of a 4 year old. This capture card does not fail to deliver; there is no motion blur, no lag, no stuttering, and no frames dropped. Truly worth every penny.

The Elgato 4K S is a fantastic upgrade for anyone serious about clean, high‑quality capture. The 4K60 footage looks sharp and vibrant, with smooth motion and accurate color that makes gameplay and camera footage look professional right away. Even during long sessions, the device stays cool, stable, and consistent. Latency is basically nonexistent. The passthrough feels instant, which keeps gameplay responsive while still delivering excellent capture quality. Whether I’m running 4K or high‑refresh 1080p/1440p modes, everything stays smooth and perfectly in sync. Setup is quick and simple. The software recognizes the device immediately, and the controls are easy to understand while still offering plenty of customization. If you already use other Elgato gear, the 4K S fits right into the ecosystem and makes the whole workflow feel even smoother. The hardware is compact, quiet, and well‑built. It doesn’t add heat or noise to the setup, and it performs reliably every time I use it. Overall, the Elgato 4K S is a dependable, high‑quality capture solution that’s perfect for gamers, streamers, and creators. It’s easy to recommend.

I’ve been using the Elgato 4K S for a few weeks and it’s been great so far. Setup was simple, and the passthrough quality at 4K60 is super clean with no noticeable delay. I’ve tested it with my PS5 and Switch 2, and both work flawlessly. The capture quality at higher frame rates (like 1080p240) is also really solid. It’s compact, doesn’t heat up too much, and works well on both my PC and Mac. Overall, a reliable capture device that does exactly what it’s supposed to.

Captures my xbox gaming with so much better clarity than my last one. This is my 2nd Elgato and they never let me down. As computers and video gane systems make advances in technonolgy, I'm sure I will again purchase an Elgato to record my video game play when the time comes.

Works really welcome compared to the older version I had (hd60x), and was not hard to set up and get connected to the streaming software I use for the work thatI do. I would definitely reccomend this to anyone whose looking to use this product for video capture.

Works great for gaming easy to setup. The only reason I returned it was because I didn’t need it after all for my Mac mini. OBS partnered with Apple and have desktop capture which I didn’t know about. New to streaming and everything but if you are trying to stream from ps5 to pc this is what you need. Along with a few other essentials.

If you’re looking to create content on YouTube. This should definitely be part of your set up to capture or stream content. It’s easy to use and can capture up to 4k. This is an investment if you’re considering content creation.

Overall very easy to setup and it is absolutely fantastic as a capture card. I would go to this if you are a content creator that is either trying to capture your ps5, xbox, switch, or whatever else you are trying to capture to record and stream. They make it very easy to setup with the elgato studio which you can also stream out of itself. The only downside is that there is a 1ms delay from the capture, so if you are trying to stream and use elgato studio to play your games, it might be a little iffy, but if you get another monitor or something to pretty much play your game on you'll be able to connect it with the output hdmi port in the back and be good to go. The sound quality on the otherhand is immaculate and everything works amazingly. Doesn't get too hot at all, and quality is outstanding.

It’s pretty sweet, small plug and play capture card. If you need to record your online gaming, this is it. It records in 4K 60fps. The price is affordable enough for someone starting out in posting your game footage. Will work on Nintendo Switch/2, PS5, Xbox.

I just wanted an upgrade from my old elgato capture card and so far this brand hasnt let me down. Easy to set up and the software can be downloaded from the elgato official website. Image looks crips and the response is very fast.

This was my first ever capture card and right out of the box it was easy to set up and use. Works perfect with my switch 2 and allows me to stream gameplay to my friends. Would def reccomend

If you are new to streaming, this capture card is perfect for those who play consoles such as PlayStation or Xbox, Switch. El Gato is such a reliable company you can trust with all of your gaming needs. Highly recommend!

Works great and very easy to set up. Love that it comes with free software as well as a usbc cable! Great for entry level capture

Worked great only returned it because I realized I didn’t need it after I bought it

Bought it to start recording mass, with a fumako ptz camera. It was easy to connect via HDMI, and straight in to my computer. I was also able to take pictures during the recording process. I do recommend it for the price.

Stellar experience buying the product with simple and easy using it is even more phenomenal clear audio and video when streaming

Works well, easy to set up. Does require Elgato studio not the standard capture utility but it is free.

Upgraded from the HD60 to this and the differences are night and day. I can actually play off of the preview on my computer with minimal lag (unlike the preview I got from the HD60).

Love this device, used it on my PS5, Series X and love that I can connect it to my iPad to capture video as well.