Elgato

Elgato HD60 S+

Expert rating8 / 10

Capture CardsView on elgato.com

Form Factor:: External USB
Connection Type:: USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
Max Recording Resolution:: 1080p60 HDR10
Passthrough Resolution:: 4K60 HDR10
HDR Support:: Yes

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Manufacturer: Elgato Last updated: September 10, 2026

Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) Review

The Elgato HD60 S+ is an external USB-C capture card recording 1080p60 with HDR10 while passing through a 4K60 HDR10 signal, compatible with PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One X/S.

We've had the HD60 X and 4K X/S/Pro covering the ends of Elgato's lineup, the HD60 S+ fills the gap between them, USB-C connectivity and true 4K60 HDR10 passthrough at the 1080p60 recording tier, the sweet spot for streamers who don't need 4K capture but still want a clean 4K signal to their monitor.

1080p60 Capture vs 4K Passthrough

The distinction that trips people up with every card in this tier applies here too, recording tops out at 1080p60 HDR10, the 4K60 HDR10 number is passthrough only, meaning what reaches your monitor, not what gets saved or streamed. For most streamers this is the right tradeoff, 1080p60 is still the dominant streaming resolution and the passthrough keeps your gaming experience at full quality.

Instant Gameview Technology

Elgato's ultra-low latency passthrough means you're not adding input lag by routing your console signal through the capture card first, a real concern with cheaper capture solutions that this card avoids.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against our own Elgato HD60 X, the HD60 X uses USB-C as well but the S+ specifically adds HDR10 capture support the base HD60 X lacks. Against our own Elgato 4K S, the 4K S steps up to native 4K60 recording, worth the jump if you specifically need 4K footage for YouTube uploads rather than live streaming.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Elgato

Design

Form Factor	External USB
Connection Type	USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C

Performance

Max Recording Resolution	1080p60 HDR10
Passthrough Resolution	4K60 HDR10
HDR Support	Yes

Software and compatibility

Software Integration	OBS

Model	HD60 S+
Console Compatibility	PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/S

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

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

Best for

Console streamers who want HDR10 capture at 1080p60 with clean 4K passthrough to their display.

Not for

Anyone who specifically needs native 4K recording for YouTube uploads, step up to the 4K S instead.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S)?

The Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) is a capture card from Elgato. Key specs: Connection Type USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, Max Recording Resolution 1080p60 HDR10, Passthrough Resolution 4K60 HDR10, HDR Support Yes, Console Compatibility PS5, PS4/Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/S.

Who is the Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) best suited to?

It suits console streamers who want hdr10 capture at 1080p60 with clean 4k passthrough to their display..

What are the drawbacks of the Elgato HD60 S+ (External USB-C / 1080p60 HDR10 Capture / 4K60 HDR10 Passthrough / Instant Gameview / PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S)?

It is a poor fit for anyone who specifically needs native 4k recording for youtube uploads, step up to the 4k s instead..