Elgato 4K X External Capture Card Review

The Elgato 4K X external capture card is the only device from the Corsair sub-brand that is able to capture 4K 144Hz footage – even outperforming the more expensive 4K Pro in that regard. I've been using it to capture gameplay for system reviews here at KitGuru for the past few months now, so has the 4K X made a big difference in the day to day workflow of a tech reviewer?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:43 Unboxing / Dimensions / Design
02:24 Technical specs and support
03:37 Compared to their other devices
04:12 Mat's use inside KitGuru content
05:13 The system setup we use
07:07 Recording the content – software options
10:21 Captured content
12:00 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• INPUT – HDMI (unencrypted)
• OUTPUT – HDMI (lag-free passthrough)
• RECORDING & PASSTHROUGH RESOLUTION – up to 4K144
• HDR10 SUPPORT – HDR capture is currently only available on Windows
• DIMENSIONS – 112 x 72 x 18 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 0.7 in
• WEIGHT – 91 g / 3.2 oz
• In the Box
  • Game Capture 4K X
  • USB 3.2 C-to-C cable (150 cm | 59 in)
  • 8K HDMI cable (200 cm | 78.7 in)

You can buy the Elgato 4K X Capture Card directly from Elgato for £229.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Simple to use and setup.
• Able to capture a wide variety of devices.
• 4K 144Hz capture capability.
• HDR10 capture capability.
• Great Elgato software but also works with alternatives.

Cons:

• Only 1 HDMI 2.1 cable included.
• Included cables are too short and could limit placement in certain setups.
• Can be temperamental with third party cables.

KitGuru says: The 4K X is one of the most feature complete capture cards on the market right now. It has enough versatility and reliability to be a powerful tool on any content creators desk.

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