Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best capture card I have ever used. I have had no issues what so ever. The quality is amazing and it’s so simple to use.

So these capture cards used to be a bit of a necessity just a couple of years ago if you wanted to capture your gameplay and upload it to popular video platforms for others to watch. Majority of consoles and PC’s have some sort of game capture feature built in now, but they all have some sort of limitations. This is where having the Elgato 4K S comes in very handy if you want to share long play videos on YouTube or other sites. It is compatible with just about every console, as long as it has an hdmi output. (More on that in a bit). But this Elgato external capture card makes it extremely easy to use. It is literally plug and play. No drivers needed. The only thing you’ll need to download is the Elgato capture app on your iPad, Mac or Windows PC. It is compatible with OBS for live streaming, but I strictly used it for capturing gameplay for later editing and uploading. What I really love about this Elgato is that it is compatible with my iPad. Being able to connect this to an iPad to play and capture without any latency is awesome. This means I don’t have to set up next to a huge desktop or cumbersome laptop. I just set my iPad next to me or near my TV and connect it. With the Elgato capture app, you can adjust resolution , frame rate and audio settings on the fly for your screen captures. It is so quick and convenient to set up. I mainly used it to record my Nintendo switch 2 gameplay. I was able to record 4K 60 footage with the Nintendo switch 2 with this. Footage looks high res, crisp and no issues with sound. The capture card also has an aux input on the front end so that you can record yourself speaking. My only complaint about this box is that for some reason it is real finicky to use with a PS5. And for the life of me I could not figure out why. Sometimes it would work, but for the most part it just refused to find an input signal. I think it’s the PS5’s fault. I turned off HDCP and even so it didn’t work sometimes. Tried turning off VRR, HDR, ALLM, changed resolutions.. everything. And it still wouldn’t find an input signal. Finally when I was about to give up trying to connect my PS5, it just started working. I don’t even know what I did to make it work. But when I finally Got it going with my PS5, I had to lower the recording resolution to 1080P and 60fps to record. This thing will not record PS5 in 4K 120hz, and i suppose depending on the game you are playing, it wouldn’t record my PS5 in 4K 60hz mode. Which is strange because I was able to record my switch 2 gameplay in 4K 60 fps. I was playing battlefield 6. I have it set to performance mode for that game, so I’m assuming it lowers the resolution to 1440p for that game, so I had to lower record resolution in the Elgato app. I am going to blame Sony for it. Because it worked perfectly fine with my switch 2. Perhaps Elgato can release a firmware update to make it work better in the near future. Either way, I am quite pleased with it. I love that I can record footage straight onto my iPad Pro with it. It makes editing and uploading gameplay so much easier and quicker. If you are looking for an easy to use capture card for gameplay footage, I think you will love this one.

What got me excited I’ve always wanted to have a capture card so I could make some commentary on some older classics. I knew the name Elgato, and the brand recognition it brought. What I’m expecting My expectations are to be able to plug it into a gaming console and save the footage so I can edit the footage with some voiceover narration. What’s included in the packaging? Out of the box you get the capture card, a USB-C to USB-C cable, and a HMDI 3.0 cable. My first impressions The card is small and compact. It’s lightweight, and doesn’t have any physical buttons. I like the bundled cables. I was surprised there wasn’t a quick start guide included. Instead you get a 4-step “how to plug everything in” sequence on the interior of the packaging. Let’s try it out I plugged the provided HDMI cable to the “out” port, and to a monitor. I plugged a separate HDMI cable to the “in” port and to my console. I finally plugged in the provided USB-C cable to my laptop. Blue light came on and…. Nothing. I overlooked the part where I was supposed to go to the website printed on the last part of the sequence to download the companion app that showed what I was capturing. So after I downloaded Elgato Studio, something finally popped up. The app shows a mirror of what’s playing on the monitor. You click the little red record button and off you go. There wasn’t any lag, and it captured the audio as well. I was in fact surprised that there wasn’t any lag, despite a prompt telling me to plug in the provided HDMI 3.0 cable; which was in fact plugged in. I guess it meant use a 3.0 cable to connect to the console. If that’s the case, it would have been nice if two 3.0 cables were included in the packaging. The app is very easy to use and straightforward. Once you’re done recording, the video/audio is saved as a mp4 file. What stood out that was positive I like how easy it is to use, both the card, and the app. You record, and it creates a file, simple. What stood out that was negative Not including two HDMI 3.0 cables. Who is this targeted at? This is clearly aimed a gamers. I like playing “classic” games, and so this allows me to create videos of older games that I can upload. All in all This is a great capture card. I wish it did 4k at 120hz. I like the fact that it at least does 1440 at 120 hz. I would recommend this to anybody who wants to create some fun gaming videos for memories or to upload them.

The Corsair Elgato Game Capture 4K S arrived well boxed and out the box it is compact and it does not take a lot of space. It is easy to connect too. It comes with an USB C cable and an HDMI cable that come in very handy, Elgato is also nicely portable and it does not take much space when in use. It has the usbc input, hdmi in and hdmi out, that simple and easy yet it does a great job. I really like what it does and how well it does it too, it offers high quality video while gaming. It offers a smooth gameplay, it does not slow down, and I cannot tell the difference when its recording. The software is easy to use, and it can capture stills as well as records. And it can be customized to whatever I am doing. Overall I really like El gato because it does not affect the frame rate or performance when its recording. The software is easy to use and can be customized to one's liking, and it provides high quality recording without investing a lot more on my PC which that would have been the other option, I'm glad i got it.

The video capture device is one of the essential devices when streaming or recording gameplays to upload them later to a platform. With this Corsair Elgato Game Capture, you can achieve good results in this task. The box contains the capture device, a USB-C to USB-C cable, an HDMI 2.0 cable, and some documentation. Installation is simple and straightforward. It has an HDMI output and input, a USB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack port. The quality you want to achieve depends on the type of game and configuration. The device can record in 4K60 resolution and also captures and plays back at 1440p120 or 1080p240. The design is compact and simple, designed for portability, and comes in black. The device is compatible with various consoles such as Xbox, PS5, Switch, etc., compatible with various streaming platforms like Stream Deck, and is also compatible with various devices such Windows PCs, Macs, and iPads, making it easy to use and a versatile product. In terms of performance, everything flows smoothly, there is no screen tearing, files are recorded in good HDR quality, as is the audio, and it is easy to configure for different needs. It is a compact, discreet, and nice quality product. If you are looking for a capture card for your console that is reasonably priced, has good features, and is easy to use and configure, this is one of the best options on the market. I can definitely recommend it.

My son is a U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineer and an avid gamer. Needless to say, after months under the ocean on the submarine, when he back on-shore , he passes away a great deal of time gaming. So when the chance came up to grab this Corsair Elgato 4k S Capture Card, I jumped on it. He was glad I did as he loves to record and stream his gaming on-line. In the box, you will find the Corsair Elgato 4k S Capture Card, HDMI 2.0 cord, and a USB C to C cord. This Elgato 4KS has a quality feel and a fairly small foot print. The cord also have a solid, quality feel. With what's included, setup up is quick as it is simple. You can be open the box to fully in use in an easy 10 minutes, and that will include the time to get a fresh beer. From a techy standpoint, here are some highlights: *Records with 4K 60 resolution *Plug-and-play with the included USB-C and HDMI 2.0 cords *HDR10 passthrough up to 4K60; HDR capture supported up to 1080p60 *VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support *Ultra-wide resolution, ujp to 3440×1440 & 2560×1080) *High frame rate passthrough@ 1080p 240 End of the day, this is an excellent choice if you have the need. I would, (and have) reccomend to a friend.

I’m not a content creator necessarily, but I’ve always been interested in the idea of being able to record and review my gameplay. I’ve just never been sure if it made any sense for my use case. I still can’t really answer that question for myself but it is definitely fun to have the option now in a way that is super easy to use and works very well. Elgato is a household name amongst creators and needs no introduction. They have a reputation for making the best products for online content. The Game Capture 4K S is intended to be an easy solution for capturing footage from consoles. I didn’t know much about these before getting one and didn’t realize it wasn’t a stand alone device. It requires a computer or iPad to operate and record to, but the rest is just an HDMI 2.0 in and out. Unfortunately that fact leaves it only capable of 4K/60 at maximum and only gets HDR on a Windows PC. Still good, but that is a limitation. The other issue is I imagined it would be plug and play with the consoles but that isn’t entirely the case as to actually record you have to have another device involved. That can be a PC, Mac, or even an iPad but it does require something on top of the console for recording duties. I tried it out on my PC first and it wasn’t immediately apparent how to get it setup at since there isn’t even a quick start guide included in the box. I just had to go to the internet to figure it out. Even then I wasn’t sure what software from the Elgato website I actually needed. Eventually I determined what I needed was Elgato Studio and thankfully the rest was easy. A quick firmware update, and moving the window for the recording to a different screen so it wouldn’t have an infinite loop going, and I was ready to go. Recording is easy, and editing it down to a good clip is as well. When running it directly on my gaming laptop it does drain significant resources leaving a noticeable impact on the quality of my game. So, I then pulled out my iPad. To use an iPad it does have to have USB-C, but after the app download you can offload the recording work to the iPad and free up the PC. I think using my iPad is also the simplest way to run on my PS5 or Switch 2 as well. The only limitation then becomes memory and battery life as far as recording times go. The fun thing about using my iPad is it saves the video clips to my iCloud and then it’s accessible on my other iOS devices. A big negative about the iPad setup is that in order to charge my iPad I have to unplug the Elgato, and then the HDMI pass through stops working since it is no longer powered. Overall this is a great entry level capture card that is easy to use and while it requires other hardware to use, it can be minimal particularly for the typical gamer. It isn’t quite perfect but I think it’s an extremely reasonable option for anyone looking for a start in content creation or just to have a way to record their own gaming escapades.

The Elgato 4K-S Capture Card rocks. It lacks some of the technical features of the 4K-X, but for streamers on a budget or those wanting to show off footage from their Nintendo Switch 2, the 4K-S manages to hit that sweet spot in terms of price and functionality. Whether I was streaming to a PC or an iPad, I was impressed with the quality of the passthrough and the recordings. This is an easy recommendation for anyone wanting to stream game capture footage from Switch 2 and a compelling recommendation for PC and PS5 gamers wanting a separate capture option. All-in-all, it is hard not to be impressed. Unboxing: Inside the box you will find an HDMI-2.0 cable, a USB-C cable, and the capture device. The capture card itself is spartan with an analog audio input on the front and HDMI-in, USB-C, and HDMI-out on the back. Experience: If the capture card is hooked up with input / output HDMI and a USB-C power source, your display will turn on, and you will have audio and video passthrough. To capture you will need to download software from Elgato for your device of choice. I evaluated on PC and an Apple iPad. There did not appear to be a capture software option for Android devices at the time of my testing. This is my first dedicated capture card. Prior to this, I used built-in streaming options whenever I would stream from X-Box. Switch 2 is limited in its capture and stream options making the 4K-S a perfect case study. I had some concerns about latency since so many Switch 2 games are platformers, but in my time with the card, I did not notice any input lag or latency. Users wondering about the differences between the 4K-S and the 4K-X should know that the 4K-X supports higher refresh rates in passthrough and capture. The 4K-X also supports HDMI 2.1 whereas the 4K-S is running with HDMI-2.0. Again, those are not typically concerns with a Nintendo Switch 2 but could be more of an issue with more powerful gaming PCs and consoles. Conclusion: This is my first dedicated capture card, and it performs brilliantly. My gaming session captures look great. Set up was easy. The application is simple enough to be functional, but customizable enough to satisfy those who wish to tinker and tweak their captures. This is a slam dunk capture card and easily recommend it to those with a Nintendo Switch 2.

The Game Capture 4K S is a pretty great capture card. I have used the likes of BirdDog and Avermedia capture boxes for production use but this Game Capture 4K S is one of the best UVC capture boxes I’ve used. I've been using it with my Sony a1 at 60fps, and it works out pretty darn great, and the quality is absolutely stunning—crisp 4K60 capture that makes every frame look pretty good, so there’s a good chip in there doing the encode/decode. My simple syncing measurements show it to be fairly fast with low latency. It’s definitely faster than my original Avermedia, slightly faster than my Avermedia Ultra, and slightly slower than my BirdDog 4K going into OBS. If you haven’t tested sync live, I suggest you do it for your setup; Just YouTube it. Setup was a easy—just plug and play with USB-C, no drivers needed because it’s UVC. It works flawlessly on Windows and connects to practically any The HDR10 passthrough up to 4K60 keeps colors looking good, and it even supports HDR (which I can’t test! Yikes!) The compact size is great. It’s about the size of an oversized card deck and twice as heavy, so it fits easily in my anvil case without taking up too much more gear space. I also appreciate the 3.5mm analog audio input, which lets me capture voice chat directly from my headset for cleaner audio in streams. Although in my wildest dreams, it would also have XLR, but I’m a dreamer. The Elgato Studio software is light duty and easy to use, and it integrates seamlessly with OBS and Streamlabs. I was able to successfully connect it to my Tricaster, but I’m not sure how I did it. And that’s the worst thing about this capture box. I can’t change the name of the box via USB so if you get several of these boxes for multi-input setups, you’ll need to guess which one is which. ELGATO are you HEARING ME ABOUT THIS???? For anyone serious about streaming, the Elgato 4K S is an awesome professional grade video input card. Just don’t add more than one!

For many years, I’ve been playing Call of Duty: Mobile with a tablet-to-monitor setup. I use the REDMAGIC Gaming Tablet connected to an LG 5K Curved Gaming monitor. It’s a glorious setup, but it took a while to get to the point where I was able to view my game at a 120Hz refresh rate to the external monitor. At this point in time, I can play at 2K resolution 144Hz refresh rate. I’ve never done much recording of my gameplay, but decided that I wanted to branch out into it. I had some experience with the Elgato HD60X, but I wanted to make sure I could capture with at least 1080p120. So, that’s what led me to the 4K S Capture Card. In order for me to capture my gaming footage, I connected to the Elgato card using the provided USB-C cable to my PC as the capturing device and then I connected to the REDMAGIC tablet using an HDMI-to-USB-C cable. Then, I connected to my monitor using the provided HDMI cable from the capture card. I downloaded the elgato software and my device was recognized automatically. I thought the setup was quick and painless. The capture card worked right out of the box and I didn’t have to worry about installing anything on the tablet in order for it to work. The connections were stable and I thought the video I capture was very clear, even at 4K60. The passthrough keeps gameplay perfectly smooth on the external display, which was something I was concerned about. I’ve tested the 1440p120 and 1080p240 modes, too, and both worked fine without any noticeable lag. It’s impressive that such a compact device can maintain those frame rates without any heat issues. Overall, this is a great choice for anyone who wants clean, high-frame video capture without extra complexity. It feels built for creators who want pro results without a bulky rig.

The Elgato 4K S capture card is capable of handling all your console recording and streaming needs. You can record up to 4K 60 FPS, which is perfect for YouTube videos. If you’re streaming on Twitch, you can play the game at your preferred resolution and frame-rate (1080p goes up to 240 FPS), while the capture card prepares it for OBS or any other software you’d be using for streaming or recording. My recommendation is to download Elgato Studio and update the firmware before you begin. I experienced a few hiccups before I did that, which was resolved with the firmware update. The captured 4K gameplay from my Xbox Series X looked very smooth and detailed. The HDR to SDR conversion looked natural and needed minimal tweaking. If needed, you can record HDR footage up to 1080P 60 FPS, but compatibility is still behind on Twitch and YouTube unfortunately, so you may prefer sticking with the on-device tonemapping for now. With the chat link pro (not included), you can also record voice chat via the audio line in. If you’re a competitor online gamer/streamer, this is a very useful addition. I’m definitely getting one. If you already have an older Elgato capture card, and you’re wondering if you should upgrade. I’ll say this, I’ve had the HD60S+ since 2020 and it still works perfectly, so I can attest that Elgato products are built to last. The 4K S will replace it from now on of course, because of the several improvements, including reduced latency, improved colors, higher resolution and frame rates, but it’s nice knowing that this capture card should last me as long as technologically necessary. I can’t imagine needing an 8K capture card anytime soon, so I’m good to go for years. I’ve used it on both my Mac Studio and Windows 11 computer, and it works great on both, although HRD10 capture seems to be Windows 11 only. I haven’t been able to test it, but it even claims to be compatible with iPads with USB-C ports, making it the perfect capture card for travel as well. If you’re a console streamer (like me), you’ll enjoy the 4K S capture card very much. Great colors and compatibility with the trusted Elgato quality makes it an easy choice for all your streaming and recording needs.

The Elgato 4K S 4K60 Capture Card is the latest entry in Elgato’s lineup of capture card devices, with this one being built specifically for content creators who want smooth, high resolution gameplay capture at 4K 60FPS. It supports HDMI 2.0 passthrough, HDR10 compatibility (on Windows), and USB-C connectivity, making it ideal for consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Sony PlayStation 5 Pro. When setting up the 4K S with the consoles, I found the Nintendo Switch 2 couldn't have been easier. I connected the HDMI from the Switch 2 to the HDMI input port on the Elgato and ran the HDMI output to my monitor and the USB-C cord to my laptop. Within seconds, the signal appeared in the Elgato Studio software and automatically recognized the console. There was Low input delay or latency in passthrough mode with the help of ALLM, and the gameplay recorded in full 4K at 60 frames per second. Even without tinkering in the settings, it just worked right out of the box, which is exactly what you’d hope for when setting up new hardware. The image quality was crisp, colors were vibrant, and motion felt natural perfect for streaming or recording high quality gameplay footage. That being said things didn’t go as smoothly with the PlayStation 5 Pro. After connecting the console in the same way, the capture card displayed no signal at all. Same with my monitor, no signal. I checked the cables, ports, and settings multiple times in the Elgato Studio software, but nothing seemed to fix the issue. Unfortunately, Elgato’s official help page didn’t provide any useful troubleshooting steps for the PS5 Pro, and searching through their documentation only led to generic HDMI setup advice. It wasn’t until I checked on a Reddit thread that I discovered the real problem. If the PS5 Pro has Dolby Vision HDR turned on the Elgato 4K S does not support it and has to be turned off in the PS5 video settings. The capture card only works when it's turned off, so when Dolby Vision is active, it won’t detect a signal at all. After turning off Dolby Vision in the PS5’s video settings, the signal appeared instantly, and everything worked perfectly. Once configured properly, the 4K S captured gameplay at 4K60 with no visible delay. The image quality was excellent, but it was frustrating that Elgato didn’t mention this common issue anywhere in their official support materials. NOTE: If you want to capture voice chat audio you will need to get the Elgato chat link pro. In daily use, the Elgato 4K S performs exactly as advertised once properly configured. Recording from the Switch 2 or PS5 Pro produces detailed, smooth footage, and passthrough gameplay feels like you are playing directly from the console output. Just know that recording in 4K the file sizes will be larger, so make sure you have plenty of storage when recording. I was also able to use it with the OBS app for live streaming and it worked perfectly. Just know that you will not be able to stream in 4K, which is expected, but some might think you will be able to stream live in 4K. This is not the case because of the bandwidth limitations. Pros: Excellent 4K 60 FPS capture and passthrough quality ALLM Low input latency while playing Simple, plug-and-play setup with devices like the Nintendo Switch 2 Compact and premium design with a clean USB-C interface Compatibility with streaming software like OBS Cons: No support for Dolby Vision , causing signal issues with the PS5 Pro Limited and unclear official troubleshooting documentation Can be frustrating for users who expect instant compatibility Overall, the Elgato 4K S 4K60 Capture Card is a good device for capturing your console gameplay that delivers good performance. It excels with the Nintendo Switch 2, offering plug and play simplicity, but struggles with the PlayStation 5 Pro until Dolby Vision is disabled. The end result is good once set up properly, but the troubleshooting experience could be much smoother if Elgato provided clearer guidance on HDR format compatibility out of the box. In the end it gets the job done, just know there are some growing pains with it for the higher end consoles.

I wanted to check and see if this would work with more than just consoles. Why? Putting together a video of a how to is easier with a capture card. First, lets go through the setup with a console, or any device with HDMI out. 1. Install Elgato Studio from Elgato web site on your PC 2. connect the HDMI cable from your console (or any device that can send to HDMI out) to the HDMI IN port on the 4K S 3. connect USB type C from the 4K S to your PC 4. if you have an external monitor/TV connect the HDMI OUT to your display 5. power up your device, the 4K S gets power through the USB type C from your PC I have tried this with a Windows laptop, a Chromebook, Android tablet and a Pixel 10 without any need for an external monitor. I have also tested connected to my consoles (PS5, Switch 2) and there was no degraded video. It passes 4K video with no noticeable difference. I am attaching a video from the Pixel of my Monopoly Go inventory to show how well that worked. The only thing I needed for my phone was USB type C to HDMI adapter or cable. I have both and both worked well. The setup and software is as easy as it gets. Now I just need to get better at my video edits. If you are looking to capture video from almost anywhere, this is an excellent solution.

The Elgato 4K S is a 4K 60 FPS capture card for multiple systems. It’s a great compact-size capture card and it comes with high quality USB-C and HDMI cables. The software is downloadable from Elgato’s site and installation is easy enough. The HDMI input works fine with Nintendo Switch 2, and the connection was firm and stable. The passthrough function allows video output to a TV while simultaneously watching the same video feed on a PC monitor. Videos are smooth with virtually no discernible input lags. The viewing software has a clean UI and looks neat, which enables users to easily record gameplay clips. At the maximum resolution of 4K 60 FPS, the capture card may not be the best option for machines that can run beyond 60 FPS. Aside from Nintendo Switch 2, I’ve been trying to connect it to my PS 5 slim, which I did so unsuccessfully. It’s probably the input video setting on PS 5, which I don’t really care enough to fiddle with. Now onto the video recording. The capture card will automatically match the resolution and frame rate settings of the input video source. So, the video recording I got from playing Nintendo Switch 2 games was 1080P. The capture card records both video and audio and the recording quality was excellent. Thanks to its small form factor, playing console games on a laptop's screen is convenient.

Easy to use and even better if you download elgato capture card software to update it out the box. Latency is great and has great picture out the box.

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.

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!

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.

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).

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.