# Elgato HD60 X

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/elgato-hd60-x
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/capture-cards
- Placement: #1 of 15 in Capture Cards, S tier
- Brand: Elgato
- LP on this board: 1319
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T13:56:34.645Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Most reliable and well-supported card, balancing performance with frequent firmware updates.

## For

- Supports 1080p60 HDR capture while preserving 4K60
- Frequent firmware updates keep it current
- Balanced 1080p/1440p capture with HDR
- Low latency
- Solid software support

## Evidence

Consolidated from 28 cited sources across 27 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GamesRadar+ | gamesradar.com | B | https://www.gamesradar.com/best-capture-card/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Scout Network | Scout Network | C | https://www.gearscout.co/reviews/elgato-hd60-x | fetched and confirmed |
| EposVox | EposVox | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xBFlj_Pb-8 | fetched and confirmed |
| dallas Tech | dallas Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW8ZKM_rtDM | fetched and confirmed |
| KDotDaGawd+ | KDotDaGawd+ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fea5-F5jBQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXIhjxqfd10 | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetVerse | GadgetVerse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfFeK4UxIl0 | fetched and confirmed |
| THEGREENCABBY PRODUCT REVIEWS | THEGREENCABBY PRODUCT REVIEWS | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfEq5n3bZ04 | fetched and confirmed |
| KDotDaGawd | KDotDaGawd | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4a-HxS-sSw | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Pro Reviewer | UK Pro Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lu6H-FxmJM | fetched and confirmed |
| Top 5 Trey | Top 5 Trey | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6jcNUjtN8g | fetched and confirmed |
| Garrett Lindsay | Garrett Lindsay | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH4v7wQHFDQ | fetched and confirmed |
| fyi buys | fyi buys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF0PXyLfQyY | fetched and confirmed |
| NTComputers & Internet | NTComputers & Internet | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaejphfDi9A | fetched and confirmed |
| Ton Time Tech | Ton Time Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-zWZr4gf_I | fetched and confirmed |
| Kephren | Kephren | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxMBIUqR6Ho | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Best Reviewer | UK Best Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FxWFmzUyp0 | fetched and confirmed |
| PcShopHub | PcShopHub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEaaKhzGidQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Buying Guide | Buying Guide | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GocOFbn8iEw | fetched and confirmed |
| Garrett Lindsay | Garrett Lindsay | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PZlI4G4H2s | fetched and confirmed |
| Tyson is live | Tyson is live | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRyDsGRoaK0 | fetched and confirmed |
| sloppyreviews | sloppyreviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r_-ls89zc8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Coffee & Controllers | Coffee & Controllers | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y-dzVlBkDk | fetched and confirmed |
| Ace1000ks1975 | Ace1000ks1975 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aoL7MidYJE | fetched and confirmed |
| Artgames00 | Artgames00 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO1xSgezoYY | fetched and confirmed |
| PCGamesN | Edward Chester | C | https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-capture-cards | fetched and confirmed |
| Eneba | Wayne Goodchild | C | https://www.eneba.com/hub/gaming-gear/best-streaming-setups-for-gaming/?srsltid=AfmBOorM8qPeGRqr3W7npYAOlOaUo4uz3kW87-Wt9rwbKURy_22DC3rd | fetched and confirmed |
| OBS Forums | notesofsophie | D | https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/capture-card-audio-crackling-obs-detecting-incorrect-sample-rate-from-elgato-hd60-x.191254/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | EVGA XR1 Lite | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/evga-xr1-lite |
| 3 | AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra S GC553Pro | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/avermedia-live-gamer-ultra-s-gc553pro |
| 4 | Genki ShadowCast | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/genki-shadowcast |
| 5 | Elgato 4K60 S+ | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/elgato-4k60-s |
| 6 | AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/avermedia-live-gamer-extreme-3 |
| 11 | AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/avermedia-live-gamer-ultra-2-1 |
| 12 | Elgato 4K X | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/elgato-4k-x |
| 13 | EVGA XR1 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/evga-xr1 |
| 14 | AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/avermedia-live-gamer-portable-2 |
| 15 | Elgato HD60S | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/elgato-hd60s |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/capture-cards.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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