Elgato 4K X Ultimate External Video Capture Card

Elgato Game Capture 4K X: Professional capture for limitless gaming, recording, and streaming

Elgato Game Capture 4K X is a high-performance external capture card designed for creators, streamers, and gamers who want to record or broadcast premium quality gameplay. Thanks to HDMI 2.1, it allows capturing up to 4K at 144 fps and enjoying ultra-low latency VRR passthrough, ideal for maintaining a fluid experience while gaming on consoles, PCs, or advanced racing simulator setups.

4K Performance for Demanding Creators

The 4K X is designed for those who don't want to choose between good gaming and good recording. Its high-resolution capture and passthrough capabilities allow recording games with crisp images, fluid movements, and minimal response loss.

Key benefits:

• Capture up to 4K at 144 fps for high-quality videos.
• HDMI 2.1 for higher resolutions and refresh rates, such as 4K120 or 1080p240.
• VRR passthrough for a smoother experience without visual tearing.
• Ultra-low latency for real-time gaming while recording or streaming.
• Compatible with consoles, PC, Mac, iPad, and other devices via adapters as needed.

Key Features for Streaming and Recording

• Product Type: External USB Capture Card.
• Video Input: Unencrypted HDMI.
• Output: HDMI with lag-free passthrough.
• Recording and Passthrough Resolution: Up to 4K144.
• Connection to computer: USB 3.2 Gen 2 for maximum performance.
• HDR10: HDR capture currently available on Windows.
• Compact size: 112 x 72 x 18 mm.
• Lightweight: 91 g.
• Includes: Game Capture 4K X, 150 cm USB 3.2 C to USB-C cable, and 200 cm 8K HDMI cable.

Designed to play, create content and share every lap

Whether you're recording races from a cockpit, streaming competitive matches, or producing videos for YouTube, the Elgato 4K X seamlessly integrates your console or PC into a clean and powerful workflow. Connect your video source, send the signal to your monitor with imperceptible delay, and capture content on your computer with the quality demanded by a serious gaming or sim racing channel.

It's an especially appealing option for setups where every frame matters: simulators, driving games, competitive shooters, or any title where fluidity and visual response make all the difference.

Compatibility and Requirements

Key compatible sources:

• PlayStation 5 / PS5 Pro.
• PlayStation 4 / PS4 Pro.
• Xbox Series X|S.
• Xbox One X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
• Nintendo Switch with dock.
• Steam Deck with dock.
• Windows PCs and laptops.
• macOS devices.
• iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel via compatible HDMI adapters, depending on the device.

Windows requirements:

• Windows 10 64-bit or later.
• Intel Core i5 6th generation processor or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher.
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx GPU or higher.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 port recommended; USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution.

macOS / iPadOS requirements:

• macOS 11, iPadOS 17, or later.
• Apple M1, Intel i5 4th generation quad-core or higher.
• AMD, NVIDIA, Apple M1 GPU or higher.
• 4 GB RAM.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 required for best performance.

Technical specifications

Capture quality to take your content to the next level

The Elgato Game Capture 4K X transforms your setup into a high-level recording and streaming station. A compact, powerful capture card ready for current consoles, gaming PCs, and advanced configurations where image quality, fluidity, and low latency are essential.