Elgato Game Capture 4K X

Elgato Game Capture 4K X is the brand's most powerful USB capture card, using HDMI 2.1 to capture and pass through gameplay at up to 4K144 with ultra-low-latency VRR passthrough. It serves streamers and creators working across PlayStation 5/Pro, Xbox Series X, Switch and Switch 2, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PC, Mac, and even iPhone, streaming through apps such as OBS, Streamlabs Desktop, vMix, and Meld Studio.

HDMI 2.1 bandwidth enables modes like 4K120 and 1080p240, HDR10 brings deeper colors and darker shadows (HDR capture currently Windows-only), and variable refresh rate eliminates ghosting, stuttering, and tearing. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface carries full capture resolution, while Elgato Capture software adds unlimited watermark-free recording, flashback recording, separate commentary tracks, Smart Folder organization, and AAF export for editing in Adobe Premiere or Vegas Pro.

Key Features

• Capture and lag-free passthrough at up to 4K144 over HDMI 2.1
• Supports high frame rate modes including 4K120 and 1080p240
• Variable refresh rate passthrough with zero ghosting, stuttering, or tearing
• HDR10 support; HDR capture currently available on Windows
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface for full-resolution capture
• Flashback recording, live commentary tracks, and AAF export for editing
• Includes USB 3.2 C-to-C cable and 8K HDMI cable

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: 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 required (USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution)

What's Included

• Game Capture 4K X
• USB 3.2 C-to-C cable (150 cm | 59 in)
• 8K HDMI cable (200 cm | 78.7 in)
• Warranty: Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty