Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

Pros

• +15 LCD buttons covers OBS scenes, app shortcuts, and macros without folder navigation for 95% of creator workflows
• +Auto-switching profiles load the right button layout when OBS, Premiere, or Photoshop is focused
• +Detachable USB-C cable allows flexible desk positioning without cable tension
• +Interchangeable faceplates (black and white included) for desk aesthetic customization
• +Consensus recommendation across Streamer.guide, MakeUseOf, Tom's Hardware, and Wirecutter

Cons

• −Heavy multi-app workflows with 15+ actions still require folder organization
• −No dial or touch strip — button-only design across the entire MK.2 form factor
• −$149.99 is a meaningful step up for first-time buyers evaluating whether they'll use the device
• −Faceplates are cosmetic only — no functional improvement over the original MK.2 design