Elgato 4K S – External Capture Card for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad | 4K60, 1440p120, or 1080p240 Passthrough and Capture, HDR10, VRR, USB-C, Near-Zero Latency vs Elgato 4K X – Capture Up to 4K144 with Ultra-Low Latency on PS5|Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, OBS and More, HDMI 2.1, VRR, HDR10, USB 3.2 Gen 2, for Streaming & Recording, PC|Mac|iPad
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Elgato 4K S – External Capture Card for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad | 4K60, 1440p120, or 1080p240 Passthrough and Capture, HDR10, VRR, USB-C, Near-Zero Latency and the Elgato 4K X – Capture Up to 4K144 with Ultra-Low Latency on PS5|Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, OBS and More, HDMI 2.1, VRR, HDR10, USB 3.2 Gen 2, for Streaming & Recording, PC|Mac|iPad. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which capture card is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Platform | Mac OS Ventura 13, Windows 11 | Mac OS X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows 10, Xbox Series X |
| Connector | USB-C | USB 3.0 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 Type C | USB |
| Dimensions | 0.67 x 4.41 x 2.83 inches | 0.67 x 4.41 x 2.83 inches |
| Max_capture | 4K60 | 4K |
| Manufacturer | Corsair | Elgato |
| Compatible_with | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet |
| Max_passthrough | 4K60 | 4K |
| Operating_system | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS 11, iPadOS 17 |
| Video_capture_resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
Elgato 4K S – External Capture Card for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC, Mac, iPad | 4K60, 1440p120, or 1080p240 Passthrough and Capture, HDR10, VRR, USB-C, Near-Zero Latency
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Elgato 4K X – Capture Up to 4K144 with Ultra-Low Latency on PS5|Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, OBS and More, HDMI 2.1, VRR, HDR10, USB 3.2 Gen 2, for Streaming & Recording, PC|Mac|iPad
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