Compare Stream Decks

14 ranked products · Two to 4 at a time · Updated 24 Aug 2026

Pick any two to four of the 14 ranked stream decks and read them side by side. This page opens on the board's top 3, Elgato Stream Deck XL, Elgato Stream Deck Plus and Elgato Stream Deck MK.2.

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Stream Decks compared side by side. Each column is one product, each row is one measure taken from the same research that built the board.
Measure	Elgato Elgato Stream Deck XL	Elgato Elgato Stream Deck Plus	Elgato Elgato Stream Deck MK.2	VSDInside VSDInside Stream Dock N4 Pro	Elgato Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL	VSDInside VSDInside Stream Dock N3	Logitech Logitech MX Creative Console	Elgato Elgato Stream Deck Mini	VSDInside VSDInside Stream Dock N1	VSDInside VSDInside Stream Dock M18	Ulanzi Ulanzi D200H	Ulanzi Ulanzi D200X	Elgato Elgato Stream Deck (original, pre-MK2)	Steam Steam Deck OLED
Tier	S	S	A	B	C	C	C	C	D	F	F	F	F	F
Rank on this board	1 of 14	2 of 14	3 of 14	4 of 14	5 of 14	6 of 14	7 of 14	8 of 14	9 of 14	10 of 14	11 of 14	12 of 14	13 of 14	14 of 14
Ladder points	1041 LP	1022 LP	827 LP	525 LP	473 LP	447 LP	418 LP	394 LP	249 LP	186 LP	94 LP	64 LP	0 LP	0 LP
Our verdict	Best for complex jobs, offering the most feature-rich layout with 32 large LCD keys, a robust build and long-term firmware support.	Best for most users, combining rotary dials, a touch strip and excellent software longevity.	Studio Controller with 15 macro keys, a solid chassis and reliable firmware updates.	Most modern and functional, featuring 10 LCD buttons, RGB knobs, a touch bar and USB-C plug-and-play connectivity.	32-key controller with rotary dials and a touch strip - essentially an XL with all the extras of Plus, giving maximum control for demanding setups.	8-key dock with rotary knobs and a touch strip, offering more keys than the Mini for a similar price.	Best for creative workflows, offering 12 keys, a rotary dial and strong support ecosystem.	Compact and portable, the Mini offers a reliable build life with six macro keys.	Compact, modular with vertical layout and built-in USB hub; space-saving design for small desks.	Fewer keys, weaker build and slower firmware updates compared to its peers.	Cheap but unreliable build and slow firmware updates.	Budget alternative with 15 keys, good build quality and firmware that stays current.	Outdated firmware and declining support make it a risky long-term investment.	Not a control surface; poor fit for macro use and lacking long-term software support.
What reviewers rate	32 large LCD keys robust build long-term firmware support rotary dials for fine-tuned adjustments	rotary dials touch strip excellent software longevity 15 keys with LCD display	15 macro keys solid chassis reliable firmware updates Compact 15-key layout	10 LCD buttons RGB knobs touch bar USB-C plug-and-play	32 programmable keys rotary dials for fine adjustments touch strip for quick navigation Robust aluminum chassis	8 programmable keys rotary knobs for precision touch strip for quick actions Balanced feature set	12 keys rotary dial strong support ecosystem touch strip for quick actions	compact size portable reliable build Compact 6-key layout	Vertical layout saves desk space built-in USB hub modular design	Sturdy aluminum body Proven firmware longevity More keys than Mini Customizable LCD buttons	Similar rotary dial setup to D200X Customizable keys Lower price point Affordable	budget price 15 keys good build quality current firmware	Durable design Minimal failures Long-term firmware support Lowest cost option	High-resolution OLED display Long battery life for on-the-go streaming Full PC gaming compatibility Portable handheld PC
Where it falls short	Still larger than the standard deck More expensive than basic models	Fewer dials than XL models Key travel slightly less than the MK2	No rotary dials Limited to basic streaming functions	Nothing recorded	No added functionality beyond more keys too large for most users Large footprint may not fit on all desks Higher key count can be overwhelming for beginners	Nothing recorded	Only 12 programmable keys Not as widely supported by streaming software as Elgato	Limited key count restricts complex workflows No rotary dials	Limited keys Stability concerns	12 keys weaker build lagging firmware no touch strip	frequent key failures slow firmware updates No rotary dials cramped key arrangement	Cheaper plastic construction Early key wear Sporadic firmware updates Limited key travel	key failures no firmware updates Less responsive keys no rotary dials	buttons not programmable no long-term firmware support Not a control surface handheld form factor unsuitable
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Every column is the same research that built the board. Nothing here is a specification sheet copied from a maker. Read how we rank for what a tier and a ladder point mean.