Elgato

Elgato Stream Deck Plus

Ranked #2 in Stream Decks

1022 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Best for most users, combining rotary dials, a touch strip and excellent software longevity.

Consolidated from 16 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

11 positive sources
4 neutral sources

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Pros & cons

✓ rotary dials
✓ touch strip
✓ excellent software longevity
✓ 15 keys with LCD display
✓ Endless page support lets users create many custom workflows

✗ Fewer dials than XL models
✗ Key travel slightly less than the MK2

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 4 articles, 11 video reviews and 1 community source

11 positive sources

The Verge Sheena Vasani · reviewer · Jan 2026

If you’re looking for a simple way to streamline your workflow, the Elgato Stream Deck Plus is a handy productivity tool for automating everyday tasks.

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randomfrankp randomfrankp · 2.2M subscribers · Nov 2022

Elgato just dropped an update to the popular Stream Deck product line and this has some pretty cool features including a touch bar and dials for all your streaming/editing/gaming/anything needs.

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Gearnews.com Stefan Wyeth · reviewer · Mar 2026

The Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL offers extensive control to streamline your workflow for streaming, content creation, and software operations.

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Trui Trui · 22.6K subscribers · Mar 2026

I'm super excited, guys. Here it goes. Oh, it is so big. Oh my god. Oh my god. It is so big. Look at my hand. Look at the side of this thing. It is huge. It has one, two, three, four, five, six knobs where the Stream Deck Plus has only four knobs. So, it's not just the Stream Deck XL plus the Stream Deck Plus because you get two extra knobs. And then, let's see.

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Steinberg Forums majormix · reviewer · May 2026

That’s fantastic, thanks for confirming. Everyone seems to rave about these Stream Decks. I went ahead with the purchase.

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twotonemurphy twotonemurphy · 22.5K subscribers · Apr 2025

Elgato Stream Deck Plus: Featuring an intuitive combination of rotary dials, customizable LCD touchscreen, and programmable buttons, the Stream Deck Plus offers unprecedented control and flexibility for flight simulation enthusiasts. Easily assign functions like autopilot settings, camera views, lighting controls, and much more with a simple tap or twist.

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Social Hardware Social Hardware · 11.2K subscribers · Sept 2023

The Elgato Stream Deck Plus has some really sick features and whilst it's quite expensive when you dig a little deeper to see what it's really capable of start using it it's quite hard to let it go. Theres just a few little things that make this almost perfect.

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Everyday Tech Everyday Tech · 11.1K subscribers · Nov 2025

a setup that has completely transformed my desk and replaced both my Stream Deck Mini and my audio interface.

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Live X Live X · 9.3K subscribers · Oct 2025

Rotary dials? Game changer.

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tacetmort3m tacetmort3m · 2.5K subscribers · Apr 2025

Discover why the Elgato Stream Deck Plus with XLR Dock is the ultimate upgrade every streamer needs.

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Gear Nexis Gear Nexis · 163 subscribers · May 2026

The premium build quality, RGB-style creator setup aesthetic, and smooth software experience make the Stream Deck Plus one of the most useful accessories for modern streaming and content creation setups in 2026.

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4 neutral sources

FlowKits FlowKits · reviewer · May 2026

Only if your apps benefit from rotary control. Video editors, audio producers, photographers, and colorists generally say yes. Designers using Figma, Canva, or Sketch generally say no. The Plus has fewer keys (8 vs 15), so you’re trading button real estate for dials. Be honest about whether your workflow uses dials.

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MOBHouse MOBHouse · 57.3K subscribers · Nov 2023

Cons: Ergonomics

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Coalition Gaming Coalition Gaming · 39.6K subscribers · Jun 2023

One downside, though, is the stand is non-adjustable and non-removable, so maybe we'll see those features added in the future, as well as possibly making the device a little taller to add another row of buttons at the top. I like buttons. I want more buttons, but I don't want to sacrifice the knobs.

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HowToNow HowToNow · 14.9K subscribers · May 2025

But I also want to go ahead and describe some issues that I do have with the Stream Deck Plus. So, hands down, the best thing about the Stream Deck Plus, and like the highlight of it, has to be these dials. These dials are incredibly precise and especially if you work with audio a lot of the times, this is going to be incredibly helpful for you.

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