Elgato Game Capture 4K X

Pros

• +Captures up to 4K144 with HDR10 — the highest recording ceiling in this field
• +HDMI 2.1 with VRR and HDR10 passthrough up to 4K144 keeps your own display tear-free
• +USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection sustains the top framerates without dropped frames
• +HDMI 2.1 and USB-C cables both included in the box
• +Works across PC, Mac, and iPad, plus PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2

Cons

• −$229.99 is overkill for a console source that tops out at 4K60
• −Passthrough steps down to 4K120 on displays using Display Stream Compression (DSC)
• −Requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port to hit the rated capture framerates
• −HDR capture support is strongest on Windows