Elgato

Elgato 4K60 S+

Ranked #5 in Capture Cards

578 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Future-proof HDMI 2.1 passthrough and low latency make it the top choice for high-resolution capture.

Consolidated from 25 cited sources across 22 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

17 positive sources
4 neutral sources
3 unconvinced sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 11 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Consistently reported to have high latency and occasional frame drops; reviewers say it is “inconsistent” and not worth the price premium.
Flagged 23 August 2026

Why the boards include products to avoid

Pros & cons

✓ High-resolution performance with minimal latency
✓ HDMI 2.1 passthrough
✓ True 4K 60p capture
✓ Same performance as 4K X
✓ Half the price

✗ High latency
✗ Occasional frame drops

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 3 articles and 22 video reviews

17 positive sources

CNET CNET · 4.1M subscribers · Apr 2020

Making it one of the best all-in-one capture and streaming devices I've ever used.

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EposVox EposVox · 351K subscribers · Aug 2019

This capture card does something NO OTHER capture card does! MAGIC?

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EnglishSimmer EnglishSimmer · 293K subscribers · Apr 2020

Elgato have just released a brand new capture card which allows you to record at 4K 60FPS in HDR all without needing a computer. And even at events where I do use a computer, the 4K60 S+ is going to save me so much time when it comes to recording my gameplay.

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Raymond Strazdas Raymond Strazdas · 141K subscribers · Apr 2020

Featuring the ability to capture 4K60 HDR gameplay footage anytime anywhere to an to SD card, the 4K60 S+ is a literal game changer for gaming content creators.

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Pduesp Pduesp · 135K subscribers · Dec 2021

Compact and portable, 4K60 S+ sports all the cutting-edge technology you need to record high-fidelity gameplay. Anywhere, even without a computer.

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attackslug attackslug · 89.2K subscribers · May 2020

4K60 S+ debuts as Elgato’s most powerful external capture device yet. In addition to USB 3.0 connectivity for live streaming via a PC, 4K60 S+ features a memory card slot to record gorgeous 4K60 HDR10 gameplay directly to an SD card without the need for a connected computer.

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avrona avrona · 25.1K subscribers · Dec 2022

Elgato capture cards are known for being overpriced, but the amount of things that the Elgato 4K60 S+ can do almost justify the price, as it's pretty much the best external capture card you can get right now. While this isn't a full Elgato 4K60 S+ review, I go over what you might expect from the best capture card Elgato makes!

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The Outerhaven The Outerhaven · 23.8K subscribers · Jan 2020

4K60 S+ debuts as Elgato’s most powerful external capture device yet. In addition to USB 3.0 connectivity for live streaming via a PC, 4K60 S+ features a memory card slot to record gorgeous 4K60 HDR10 gameplay directly to an SD card without the need for a connected computer.

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Gillis Da Kid Gillis Da Kid · 8.8K subscribers · Jun 2020

Stream flawlessly with this Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ recorder. The true pass-through feature lets you record 4K HDR streams at 60 fps without lag, and the HEVC encoding chip offers high performance. This Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ recorder encodes directly to an SD card at the push of a button without the need for extra software.

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Quenten5 Quenten5 · 5K subscribers · Jun 2023

Whether live streaming to Twitch or recording on location for a YouTube video, your content looks amazing. Now, you play and capture high-fidelity console games in unaltered 4K60 HDR quality, and record your performance even without a computer.

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Quenten5 Quenten5 · 5K subscribers · Jun 2023

Whether live streaming to Twitch or recording on location for a YouTube video, your content looks amazing. Now, you play and capture high-fidelity console games in unaltered 4K60 HDR quality, and record your performance even without a computer.

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Quenten5 Quenten5 · 5K subscribers · Jul 2023

Now, you play and capture high-fidelity console games in unaltered 4K60 HDR quality, and record your performance even without a computer.

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Quenten5 Quenten5 · 5K subscribers · Jun 2023

Whether live streaming to Twitch or recording on location for a YouTube video, your content looks amazing. Now, you play and capture high-fidelity console games in unaltered 4K60 HDR quality, and record your performance even without a computer.

Watch V VANTER Gaming VANTER Gaming · 2.4K subscribers · Apr 2023

The Elgato works perfect but some people think it arrives broken, that is not the case.

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Towheed Tech Towheed Tech · 486 subscribers · Dec 2024

This is my best ever caputer Card. Elgato 4K60 S+ capture card aims to be the gaming content creator’s best friend. It features a next-gen encoding chip .

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Radharne Radharne · 379 subscribers · Aug 2025

This capture card allows you to record gameplay in ultra-smooth 4K HDR, making it perfect for creators and gamers who want the best possible quality without compromise.

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Crossing Streams Crossing Streams · 75 subscribers · Jan 2021

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4 neutral sources

Budget Loadout Jay · reviewer · Feb 2026

The Elgato 4K S offers premium 4K capture capability for streamers who want room to grow beyond the Switch. While its 4K features are overkill for Nintendo’s 1080p output, it future-proofs your setup for PS5 or Xbox Series X streaming.

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TheDigitalDigest TheDigitalDigest · 195K subscribers · May 2020

Here is my first update on my experience with the Elgato 4k60 S+ game capture.

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Lets Talk Entertainment & Media Lets Talk Entertainment & Media · 6.2K subscribers · Apr 2022

This is a very expensive piece of hardware and we had our fair of issues but is it worth it? John gives you his review and some helpful tips on how to get the most out of it.

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fong0306 fong0306 · 102 subscribers · May 2020

Get one if the price is reasonable for you.

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3 unconvinced sources

Stream Tech Reviews by BadIntent BadIntent · reviewer · Oct 2020

I do NOT recommend the Elgato 4K60 S+. Not in its current state for sure, but maybe not ever considering its unpredictability and giant price tag. Imagine taking it to a local tournament to record off-stream matches and getting home to realize half the footage was ruined. Well if you get this card, you won’t have to imagine!

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Gamer Heaven Gamer Heaven · 181K subscribers · May 2023

Plug this massive black box to your PS5 or Xbox Series (or switch) and get to suckin' 4K60 HDR gameplay footage into a U3 SD card, no PC needed for capture.

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JULVEX GAMING JULVEX GAMING · 2.8K subscribers · Sept 2022

Let’s have a full overview going through the teardown of the Elgato 4K60 S+ capture card, which has top-tier hardware but is so badly optimized.

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1 stance not read source

TechRadar Article · Jun 2023

This includes the ability to record in 1080p60 while maintaining 4K60 passthrough, so you won’t notice any slowdown or visual impacts to the overall picture quality on either Xbox Series X or PS5. There’s also a dual focus of the EVGA XR1 Lite.

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