4K X is game capture at its best. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, our 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 our 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 4K144
Capture & passthrough on native 4K144* monitors
HDMI 2.1
Higher resolutions, higher frame rates – like 4K120 or 1080p240
Plug & Play
Windows, Mac, iPad*.
HDMI 2.1 and USB-C cables included
HDR10
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, 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.
Compare capture cards
Whether you want to capture console or PC games to your laptop, desktop, MacBook, or iPad, there's an Elgato capture card for you.
4K60
4K144
1080p240
Passthrough : 1080p60
4K60
4K144
USB 3 Type-C (10Gbps)
Analog Audio Line-in
*iPad with USB-C port
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