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4K X
£184.99
£229.99

4K X

Superspeed game capture.

4K X is game capture at its best. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, our most powerful USB card lets you capture the latest titles up 4K at 144 frames per second – with ultra-low latency VRR passthrough for ultra-smooth frame rates, no compromises.

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  • LuigiKid
    “From Game Capture HD to the 4K X, Elgato has once again succeeded in making game recording as easy and awesome as possible!”
  • HerthaBSC eSports
    “The 4K X immediately made our streams more professional and high-quality.”
  • Slethzockt
    "Finally, 4K HDR in full RGB color range thanks to HDMI 2.1 with the best tone mapping on the market!"
  • Harris Heller
    "I have one USB capture card that I keep in my backpack, always. It's this one. Look, I'll show you. *Opens backpack.* Yep, there it is."
  • Nilson
    "Elgato's Capture Cards are an essential part of my streaming setup and have been since 2016 to create content of the highest quality. They never let me down."
  • EposVox
    "I never would have believed a USB capture card would be the best capture card on the market, but here we are."
  • Tschuki
    "4K 120Hz? A content creator couldn't wish for more."
  • UnderwaterFrank
    "4K X works flawlessly with all the specs of my PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Just connect it and you can get started. This is the Elgato way."
  • Erd3nfeuer
    "4K X pushed my stream to the next level. This capture card is a must-have for every streamer!"
  • GeekyPastimes
    "I've been waiting for this for years. Finally I can use all the features of my consoles and display without compromises"
  • Debitor
    "It all started with the Game Capture HD, now I'm using the 4K X and I couldn't be happier."
  • RonnieRukusTV
    "Elgato knocked this one out of the park. If you're worried about a complicated install, don't. Thank you, Elgato!"
  • Windows Central
    "The Elgato 4K X is worth every penny, as it is the ultimate external capture card on the market right now."

Play without limits

Create on your terms

Make no compromises

4K X brings superspeed game capture to next-gen players. With high-resolution, high frame rate passthrough and capture, it's our most powerful USB capture card ever. Still, it sets up in a snap and gets out of your way. You won't even know it's there.

Up to 4K144

Capture & passthrough on native 4K144* monitors

HDMI 2.1

Higher resolutions, higher frame rates – like 4K120 or 1080p240

Plug & Play

Windows, Mac, iPad*.
HDMI 2.1 and USB-C cables included

HDR10

Deeper colors, darker shadows

Variable Refresh rate

Zero ghosting, stuttering, or screen tearing

Software compatible

Consoles, Handhelds, PCs, and more

Play what you want

PlayStation 5/Pro, Xbox Series X, Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PC, Mac, even iPhone. 4K X works flawlessly with almost any gaming device.

CONNECT ANY SETUP

Game on any device

Play on Any Screen

Capture to Any System

Consoles, handhelds, PCs, iPhone, iPad
TVs, monitors, projectors.
Up to 4K144* passthrough
*Limited to 4K120 on screens using Display Stream Compression (DSC)
Laptop, PC, Mac, iPad*.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection for max performance.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced resolution.

CONNECT ANY SETUP

Game on any device

Consoles, handhelds, PCs, iPhone, iPad

Capture on Any System

Laptop, PC, Mac, iPad
USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection for max performance.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced resolution

PLAY ON ANY SCREEN

TVs, monitors, projectors
Up to 4K144* passthrough
*Limited to 4K120 on screens using Display Stream Compression (DSC)

Stream your way

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With any app

Just add 4K X as a source in OBS, Streamlabs Desktop, Twitch Studio, vMix, Meld Studio and more.

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To any platform

Stream with overlays, chat interactions, and commentary to Twitch, YouTube, Discord, TikTok, Facebook Gaming — anywhere.

Supercharge your archive

Elgato Capture software makes it incredibly easy to record high-fidelity gameplay, even while livestreaming in lower resolutions. Preserve your sessions in all their glorious detail. Catalog recordings in seconds. And export files for advanced editing in your favorite software.
Game Capture 4K X Unlimited Capture

Unlimited capture

Capture gameplay, cutscenes, music, and chat. Zero watermarks or time limits.

Live Commentary

Add your mic as a separate track, and easily mute or adjust volume.

Ready To Edit

Export separate video and audio tracks as AAF files for editing in Adobe Premiere, Vegas Pro, and more.

Flashback Recording

Slide back in time to access and save hours of cached gameplay.

Game Capture 4K X Library

Library

Organize your archive using powerful tools like Smart Folders to quickly group and identify files.

Stream Link

While streaming live, record your gameplay without overlays for post-editing in your favorite software.

WHAT QUALITY CAN YOU CAPTURE?
Find out in four steps with our Capture Quality Guide.
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What is your source or input?
In other words, what do you want to capture?
Nintendo Switch 2
What resolution is your source set to?
In other words, what do you want to capture?
What resolution is your source set to?
You can find your console, handheld or PC’s current resolution in the video output settings.
What resolution is your source set to?
You can find your console, handheld or PC’s current resolution in the video output settings.
What resolution is your source set to?
In other words, what do you want to capture?
What frame rate is your source set to?
You can find your console, handheld or PC’s current frame rate in the video output settings.
What frame rate is your source set to?
You can find your console, handheld or PC’s current frame rate in the video output settings.
Are you playing in HDR or SDR?
HDR supports billions of colors and an expanded range of colors.
YOU CAN CAPTURE
*Capture in lower resolutions and frame rates is always possible. HDR input can be tone mapped to SDR for capturing on-device.
What frame rate is your source set to?
You can find your console, handheld or PC’s current frame rate in the video output settings.

Your audience awaits

More people than ever are watching 4K content. With 4K X, produce the best they've ever seen. Immerse them in your world.

Capture Anywhere

Pro setups don't come more compact and portable than this. For the first time ever, you can record gameplay to your iPad* using any Elgato USB capture card. Save clips and screenshots to your Photo Library, internal storage, even a USB SSD or SD card.
*iPad with USB-C port
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Compare capture cards

Whether you want to capture console or PC games to your laptop, desktop, MacBook, or iPad, there's an Elgato capture card for you.
14KX - HDR cannot be captured at all resolution and frame rate combinations. Check here for detailed information.
2HD60 X - HDR cannot be captured at all resolution and frame rate combinations. Check here for detailed information.

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Discover which device is right for you.
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Perfect capture
Connect your Switch 2 and capture every detail in stunning 4K60 quality.
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