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Elgato HD60 X vs Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2

Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.

Elgato HD60 X

Elgato HD60 X

Elgato

$150.00 – $180.00

9.4
Excellent
Best Overall

Pros

  • +4K60 HDR passthrough
  • +4K30 HDR passthrough
  • +USB-C connection with no driver install
  • +VRR and HDR10 support
  • +VRR and variable refresh rate support

Cons

  • Capture limited to 1080p60
  • Captures at 1080p60 not 4K
  • No analog input
  • USB can bottleneck on older systems

Don't buy if

  • Requires USB 3.0 port — USB 2.0 will not work and may cause dropped frames.
  • While it passes through 4K, the actual capture resolution is limited to 1080p60; true 4K capture requires the Pro model.
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Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2

Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2

Elgato

$200.00 – $250.00

9.4
Excellent
Best Overall

Pros

  • +True 4K60 capture, not just passthrough
  • +4K60 HDR10 capture and passthrough
  • +PCIe for lowest possible latency
  • +Zero-lag PCIe connection
  • +HDR10 capture support

Cons

  • Requires an open PCIe x4 slot
  • Requires available PCIe slot
  • Not portable — internal only
  • No portable use

Don't buy if

  • Needs a powerful CPU and fast NVMe storage to handle 4K60 capture without dropping frames.
  • Demands significant CPU resources for 4K recording; an Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 or better is recommended.
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Score Comparison

MetricElgato HD60 XElgato 4K60 Pro MK.2
Trust Score9.49.4
Expert Score9.29.4
User Sentiment9.69.6
Value Score8.38.9
Complaint Risk8.79.2
Price$150.00 – $180.00$200.00 – $250.00

The Verdict

Both products score closely in our evaluation. Your choice should come down to specific features and priorities — review the pros and cons above.