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Elgato HD60 X vs Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus: Comparison

Elgato HD60 X and Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus differ on connection type: Elgato HD60 X at USB-C, Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus at USB-C / Thunderbolt.

Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
ElgatoElgato HD60 X
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus (External USB-C / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 Zero-Latency Loop-Through / Driver-Free UVC)
MagewellMagewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus

Specs

Specification
Elgato HD60 X (External USB-C / 1080p60 Capture / 4K60 HDR Passthrough / HDR Support / PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch)
Elgato HD60 X
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus (External USB-C / 4K30 Capture / 4K60 Zero-Latency Loop-Through / Driver-Free UVC)
Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus
Form FactorExternal USBExternal USB
BrandElgatoMagewell
Connection TypeUSB-CUSB-C / Thunderbolt
Max Recording Resolution1080p604K30
Passthrough Resolution4K60 HDR4K60
HDR SupportYesNo
ModelHD60 XUSB Capture HDMI 4K Plus

Verdict

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.

Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, driver-free 4K capture device for AV professionals who value UVC reliability over gaming-oriented extras.

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