Elgato

Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL

Ranked #5 in Stream Decks

473 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

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.

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 positive source
2 neutral sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

The Plus XL is essentially a larger version of the XL with no added functionality beyond more keys. Reviewers point out it’s “too big for most” and that its price does not justify the extra size, making it an overhyped option.
Flagged 24 August 2026

The Plus XL is essentially a larger version of the XL with no added functionality beyond more keys. Reviewers point out it’s “too big for most” and that its price does not justify the extra size, making it an overhyped option.
Flagged 24 August 2026
Its bulk makes it impractical for most desks, and the extra cost is not justified by a proportional increase in functionality over the standard Plus.
Flagged 23 August 2026

Why the boards include products to avoid

Pros & cons

✓ 32 programmable keys
✓ rotary dials for fine adjustments
✓ touch strip for quick navigation
✓ Robust aluminum chassis
✓ Large key set with extra dials

✗ 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

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 1 article, 1 video review and 1 community source

1 positive source

Zander Round Zander Round · 70.7K subscribers · Apr 2026

It sounds absolutely phenomenal. Elgato's Wave 3 Mark II was an impressive upgrade. We've covered it all in a video I'll link it up above. Basically what they've done they've done the same thing they've done with this for XLR setups as well. So we've got the new Wave XLR Mark II. We're going to jump over to the desk behind me to test it with the Wave DX.

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2 neutral sources

FlowKits FlowKits · reviewer · May 2026

The Plus XL is what happens when Elgato stops compromising. Thirty-six keys in a 4×9 grid, six dials (not four), and an LCD touch strip. It is the most capable Stream Deck money currently buys, and the price reflects that.

Read E r/elgato u/IntrepidScale583 · owner

This new one is the best of both worlds (quality of the Plus, quantity of the XL) so I definitely advise

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #5 (C tier) on our consolidated stream decks board, drawn from 3 independent outlets.

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.