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Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 vs Elgato HD60 X: Comparison

Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 and Elgato HD60 X differ on form factor: Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 at Internal PCIe, Elgato HD60 X at External USB.

Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 (Internal PCIe / 4K60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Predecessor to 4K X)
ElgatoElgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
ElgatoElgato HD60 X

Specs

Specification
Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2 (Internal PCIe / 4K60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Predecessor to 4K X)
Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
Elgato HD60 X
Form FactorInternal PCIeExternal USB
BrandElgatoElgato
Connection TypePCIe x4USB-C
Max Recording Resolution4K60 HDR101080p60
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR104K60 HDR
HDR SupportYesYes
ModelGame Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2HD60 X

Verdict

Elgato Game Capture 4K60 Pro MK.2

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Still a genuinely strong 4K60 HDR10 card if found discounted, though the 4K X and 4K Pro have since taken its place for good reasons.

Elgato HD60 X

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best capture card for most console streamers — reliable 1080p60 capture with 4K60 HDR passthrough in a simple USB-C package.

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