Elgato Game Capture 4K S

Pros

• +Captures 4K60 with 1080p120 as a high-framerate option over a single USB-C cable
• +4K60 HDR10 and VRR passthrough keeps your own display tear-free and color-accurate
• +Runs cleanly in OBS on both Mac and PC — no internal install required
• +Elgato capture software gives beginners a gentler on-ramp than raw OBS
• +1440p120 and 1080p240 passthrough options for high-refresh sources

Cons

• −1080p capture tops out at 1080p120, versus 1080p240 on the AVerMedia picks
• −$159.99 sits above the AVerMedia Ultra S for a broadly similar 4K60 ceiling
• −HDR capture support is strongest on Windows
• −Leans on software polish rather than raw specs as its edge