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.
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, Xbox Series X, Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PC, Mac, even iPhone.
4K X works flawlessly with almost any gaming device.
STREAM YOUR WAY
WITH ANY APP
Just add 4K X as a source in OBS, Streamlabs Desktop, Twitch Studio, vMix, Meld Studio and more.
TO ANY PLATFORM
Stream with overlays, chat interactions, and commentary to Twitch, YouTube, Discord, TikTok, Facebook Gaming - anywhere.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WINDOWS - Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
MAC
6th generation Intel Core i5 CPU (i5-6xxx) / AMD Ryzen 5 (or better)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx (or better)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution)