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Elgato HD60 S+ vs Elgato HD60 X: Comparison

Elgato HD60 S+ and Elgato HD60 X differ on connection type: Elgato HD60 S+ at USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, Elgato HD60 X at USB-C. They match on form factor, hdr support and software integration.

Specs

Specification
Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S)
Elgato HD60 S+
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 3.1 Gen 1 Type-CUSB-C
Max Recording Resolution1080p60 HDR101080p60
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR104K60 HDR
HDR SupportYesYes
Software IntegrationOBSOBS
ModelHD60 S+HD60 X
Console CompatibilityPS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/SPS5, Xbox Series X, Switch

Verdict

Elgato HD60 S+

8 / 10 Expert Rating

HDR10 capture at 1080p60 with clean 4K60 passthrough — the middle rung of Elgato's lineup done well.

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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