Elgato 4K X Game Capture Card Review - Capturing With Power
Elgato’s Game Capture 4K X External Capture Card aims to bring ultimate power into the hands on creators everywhere. It’s a powerful package, as the external capture card is capable of capturing, streaming and recording up to 4K60, with pass through up to 4K144hz. With support for VRR passthrough, HDR 10 passthrough, and capture, the latest external card in Elgato’s suite of capture equipment aims to let creators make content at the highest quality. Yet, is it worth the $229.99 price tag?
Specs
- Price: $229.99 on Elgato website
- Capture up to 2160p144, 2160p30 HDR, 1440p144, 1440p60 HDR, 1080p144, 1080p120 HDR.
- Passthrough: Lag-free passthrough up to 2160p144, 2160p60, 1440p240, 1080p240, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), High Dynamic Range (HDR)
- HDR10 Passthrough and Capture
- VRR Passthrough
- I/O: 2x HDMI 2.1; USB 3 Type-C (10Gbps); Analog Audio Line-In
- Works with OBS, Streamlabs, XSplit, Elgato 4K Capture Utility
- Compatible with PC, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One X|S; Playstation 4\5; Nintendo Switch, PC, iPad/iPhone, Google Pixel
First Look
At first glance, I love the form factor. Reminding me of the sleek design of the Elgato HD60 X, the small form factor keeps its footprint on my desk minimal, meaning more room for audio mixers, consoles and much more.
An external capture card, the 4K X connects to the PC using a USB-C to USB-C cable, while its rear I/O has the standard HDMI In and Out ports for the passthrough. Both HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1, allowing creators to take advantage of the latest HDMI protocol, capturing at high fidelity and even higher framerates.
The front of the unassuming card features a solitary LED light, letting the user know it’s on and receiving power, as well as an audio-in analog jack to add you own audio track to the mix.
The box features include VRR passthrough support, which is a game changer at 4K as it enables the 4K X will play nice with GSync and FreeSync displays, including new VRR TVs that have been hitting the market over the last few
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