Elgato HD60 X vs Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: Elgato HD60 X (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.0)
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.
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
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.