Elgator's 4K X is game capture at its best. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, their most powerful USB card lets you capture the latest titles up 4K at 144 frames per second - with ultra-low latency VRR passthrough for ultra-smooth frame rates, no compromises.

4K X brings superspeed game capture to next-gen players. With high-resolution, high frame rate passthrough and capture, it's Elgato's most powerful USB capture card ever. Still, it sets up in a snap and gets out of your way. You won't even know it's there.

• Up to 4K 144MHz: Capture & passthrough on native 4K 144MHz monitors
• HDMI 2.1: Higher resolutions, higher frame rates – like 4K120 or 1080p240
• Plug-and-Play: Windows, Mac, iPad*. HDMI 2.1 and USB-C cables included
• HDR 10: Deeper colors, darker shadows
• Variable Refresh Rate: Zero ghosting, stuttering, or screen tearing
• Software Compatible: Consoles, Handhelds, PCs, and more

Play What You Want
PlayStation 5/Pro, Xbox Series X, Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PC, Mac, even iPhone. 4K X works flawlessly with almost any gaming device.

Stream Your Way

• With Any App: Just add 4K X as a source in OBS, Streamlabs Desktop, Twitch Studio, vMix, Meld Studio and more.
• To Any Platform: Stream with overlays, chat interactions, and commentary to Twitch, YouTube, Discord, TikTok, Facebook Gaming — anywhere.

Supercharge Your Archive
Elgato Capture software makes it incredibly easy to record high-fidelity gameplay, even while livestreaming in lower resolutions. Preserve your sessions in all their glorious detail. Catalog recordings in seconds. And export files for advanced editing in your favorite software.

• Unlimited Capture: Capture gameplay, cutscenes, music, and chat. Zero watermarks or time limits.
• Live Commentary: Add your mic as a separate track, and easily mute or adjust volume.
• Ready to Edit: Export separate video and audio tracks as AAF files for editing in Adobe Premiere, Vegas Pro, and more.
• Flashback Recording: Slide back in time to access and save hours of cached gameplay.
• Library: Organize your archive using powerful tools like Smart Folders to quickly group and identify files.
• Stream Link: While streaming live, record your gameplay without overlays for post-editing in your favorite software.

Your Audience Awaits
More people than ever are watching 4K content. With 4K X, produce the best they've ever seen. Immerse them in your world.

Capture Anywhere
Pro setups don't come more compact and portable than this. For the first time ever, you can record gameplay to your iPad* using any Elgato USB capture card. Save clips and screenshots to your Photo Library, internal storage, even a USB SSD or SD card.

* - iPad with USB-C port Only

Technical Specifications:

• Input: HDMI (unencrypted)
• Output: HDMI (lag-free passthrough)
• Recording & Passthrough Resolution: Up to 4K144
• HDR10 Support: HDR capture is currently only available on Windows
• Dimensions: 112 x 72 x 18 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 0.7 in
• Weight: 91 g / 3.2 oz
• System Requirements:

  Windows:

  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer
  • CPU: 6th generation Intel Core i5 CPU (i5-6xxx) / AMD Ryzen 5 (or better)
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx (or better)
  • INTERFACE: USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution)

  Mac:

  • OS: macOS 11, iPadOS 17 or later
  • CPU: Apple M1, Intel i5 4th-gen (i5-4xxx) quad-core or later
  • GPU: AMD, NVIDIA, Apple M1 or later
  • RAM: 4GB or Better
  • INTERFACE: USB 3.2 Gen 2 required (USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution)