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 vs Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad
A side-by-side spec comparison of 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 and the Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which capture card is right for your build.
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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | 0.71 Ounces |
| Platform | Mac OS X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows 10, Xbox Series X | Mac OS X |
| Connector | USB 3.0 | USB-C |
| Interface | USB | USB 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 0.67 x 4.41 x 2.83 inches | 3.19 x 1.22 x 0.47 inches |
| Max_capture | 4K | 4K60 |
| Manufacturer | Elgato | Elgato |
| Compatible_with | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet | [PC, Mac] |
| Max_passthrough | 4K | N/A (input only) |
| Operating_system | Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS 11, iPadOS 17 | macOS |
| Video_capture_resolution | 1080p | 1080p, 4K60 |
Winner: 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 — driven by Weight (0.09 Kilograms)
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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Elgato Cam Link 4K – External Capture Card for DSLR & Camcorder, ActionCam as Webcam, Meet/Stream/Record in 1080p60 or 4K30/4K60, Easy Connect for OBS/Zoom/Discord – HDMI to USB 3.0, PC/Mac/iPad
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