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Elgato 4K X vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2: Comparison
Elgato 4K X and Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 track each other closely enough on paper that the specifications alone will not decide which capture card to buy.
Specs
These products are in different categories and don't share enough specifications to compare meaningfully.
Verdict
Elgato 4K X
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The right step up for creators who need genuine high-frame-rate 4K SDR capture (4K144/4K120) and VRR handling — provided you have a desktop with an open PCIe x4 slot, and you accept the 4K60 ceiling when capturing in HDR.
Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A production-grade capture box that works identically in every piece of software, with no drivers to chase.
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