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Grey rectangular capture card with HDMI ports and USB 3.0 cable

elgato USB 3.0 Capture Card 4K 60FPS 1080P 240FPS Grey

SKU CH-XQXM-ZEST8

USB 3.0 capture card records 4K at 60 FPS and 1080p at 240 FPS with HDMI loop-out for lag-free monitoring

  • Interface typeHDMI
  • Power draw240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support, false
  • Casing colorGrey
  • Spec summaryUsb3.0, 4K, HDMI, ?Windows 7/8/8.1/10, MacOS, Linux, Android
  • Others240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support, Video Recording,
  • Supported resolutions1080P
  • Capture 4K at 60 FPS with 4K 60 Hz HDMI passthrough for live monitoring
  • Record 1080p at 240 FPS or 1440p at 144 FPS for high-refresh gameplay
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10, 11, macOS, Linux, Android 5.0+ and iPadOS 17+
  • 5 mm audio in and mic out let you add commentary without extra gear
  • Works with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Quest 3, DSLRs and OBS, Zoom, Twitch, YouTube

What the product is

This USB 3.0 capture card records 4K at 60 frames per second and passes through 4K at 60 Hz via HDMI loop-out. It also accepts 1080p at 240 Hz and 1440p at 144 Hz for high-refresh-rate gameplay capture. No drivers or external power are required.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

Streamers and creators using Windows 7 through 11, macOS, Linux, Android 5.0+ or iPadOS 17+ can plug straight into OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Zoom and similar software. The 3.5 mm audio in and mic out let you mix commentary without extra gear. Buyers needing internal PCIe capture or multi-channel audio mixing will need a different solution.

Capacity and headroom

The device handles 4K 60 fps capture and 1080p 240 fps passthrough simultaneously, covering most console and PC gaming scenarios. It supports MJPEG, YUY2, NV12 and XRGB formats for flexible encoding. Higher resolutions beyond 4K or frame rates above 240 fps at 1080p are not supported.

How it compares

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Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 509 comparable items (median $80.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameElgato
Casing colorGrey
Product typeExternal TV Tuner Box
Product colorBlack
Display
Supported resolutions1080P
Display type4K
Audio & video
Video capabilitiesHDMI, 4K
Sound240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support
Ports & slots
Interface typeHDMI
Video outputsHDMI
Audio inputs240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support
Additional connectorUsb3.0
Ports outUsb3.0
Available slotUsb3.0
Power
Power draw240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support, false
Power supplyFalse, usb3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight0.22 kg
Compatibility
Maximum monitor supportedHDMI
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
In the box
Included items1 x Video Capture Card, 1 x USB 3.0 to USB-A/USB-C Cable, 1 x HDMI cable, 1 x English User Manual
In the box1 x Video Capture Card, 1 x USB 3.0 to USB-A/USB-C Cable, 1 x HDMI cable, 1 x English User Manual
More details
Others240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support, Video Recording, usb3.0, 4K, HDMI, ?Windows 7/8/8.1/10, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iPadOS 17+
Product formatHDMI
Device controlUsb3.0
Indicator light240 Hz or 144 Hz High Refresh Rate Support
Video encodingHardware Encoding

Questions about this item

What host device and operating system do I need to use the USB 3.0 capture card?

Connect the card to a USB 3.0 port on a PC running Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11, macOS, Linux, Android 5.0+ or iPadOS 17+. No driver installation is required.

Can I keep my 144 Hz gaming monitor connected while capturing?

Yes. The HDMI loop-out passes through 2560×1440 at 144 Hz or 1920×1080 at 240 Hz so your monitor sees the full refresh rate while the card captures up to 4K at 60 FPS.

How do I confirm the card is capturing at the expected resolution and frame rate?

Open OBS Studio, Streamlabs, VLC or another supported application, add the device as a video source and check that the preview shows 4K at 60 FPS or 1080p at 240 FPS with audio from the 3.5 mm input.

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