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Elgato Game Capture Neo vs Elgato HD60 X: Comparison

Elgato Game Capture Neo and Elgato HD60 X differ on connection type: Elgato Game Capture Neo at USB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1, Elgato HD60 X at USB-C. They match on form factor and max recording resolution.

Elgato Game Capture Neo (External USB / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Budget Entry Point)
ElgatoElgato Game Capture Neo
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 Neo (External USB / 1080p60 Capture / 1080p60 Passthrough / Budget Entry Point)
Elgato Game Capture Neo
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
Elgato HD60 X
Form FactorExternal USBExternal USB
BrandElgatoElgato
Connection TypeUSB 3.0 / 3.2 Gen 1USB-C
Max Recording Resolution1080p601080p60
Passthrough Resolution1080p604K60 HDR
HDR SupportNoYes
ModelGame Capture NeoHD60 X

Verdict

Elgato Game Capture Neo

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The cheapest legitimate entry into Elgato's ecosystem, reasonable only if you're certain you'll never need 4K passthrough.

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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