Elgato is without a doubt one of the reference brands in the content creator ecosystem, and over the years has been able to adapt particularly well to the needs of this group and subsequently build a catalog of products and services that fit them like a glove. From equipment as distinctive as the different versions of the Stream Deck to lighting solutions including cameras, microphones and more, everything has the creator in its DNA.

A key element in creating content today, whether live or recorded, is the outcome capture audio and video signal from other devices, primarily (though of course not exclusively) video game consoles, tablets and smartphones. The problem is that the image quality of these devices is very high, and what is also important is that the used scanning method does not in the slightest affect what is being done on the device at that moment.

So the needs dictate the use of the interceptor and that’s how it should be able to receive and process the signal in real time without loss of qualityin lag, etc., and that’s exactly what the Elgato 4K needs Below we see what each of the models has to offer.

Let’s start with the interceptor Elgato 4K X, external device with USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity and HDMI 2.1 input and output, so all its connections meet the highest current standards. Due to its processing capacity, it is able to pick up the signal up to 4K at 144 frames per second, with ultra-low latency VRR signal transmission. In addition, it is fully compatible with HDR10, and thanks to USB-C connectivity, we can capture the signal from devices that use this type of connection, such as the iPad.

Elgato 4K 249.99 euros.

As for his part, and as you can see in the picture above, the Elgato 4K Pro sensor is internaland thanks to its features and connection to the system’s PCIe port, it is able to provide first-class functions. So you can scale up to 8K60 when transmitting the signal and up to 4K60 when capturingand in terms of frame rate, it can scale up to 24 frames per second in 4K when streaming, or up to the same amount when shooting in FullHD. It also supports HDR10 and VRR.

The internal capture device Elgato 4K Pro is now on sale on the website of its manufacturer and its price is 299.99 euros.