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Elgato Game Capture 4K S

Model: Game Capture 4K S · US configuration

Elgato Game Capture 4K S external capture device with HDMI and USB cables beside a tablet and game controllers.
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External USB-C HDMI capture device with HDMI 2.0 passthrough, up to 4K60 recording, higher-frame-rate capture modes, Windows-only HDR recording to 1080p60, and Windows, Mac and USB-C iPad workflows.

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  • A portable external path for unencrypted HDMI sources when the host is a Windows PC, Mac or USB-C iPad and the target is up to 4K60 capture with HDMI passthrough. A 3.5 mm line input can matter when console voice audio needs a separate route.

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  • This is HDMI 2.0, not a 4K120 passthrough card. HDR10 passthrough is documented up to 4K60, while HDR capture is limited to 1080p60 on Windows; macOS and iPadOS convert HDR to SDR for capture. The host needs USB 3.0 data capability, and protected HDMI output is not a supported source.
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