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Elgato Game Capture 4K X vs Razer Ripsaw HD
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Razer Ripsaw HD is cheaper at $159.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Elgato Game Capture 4K X | Razer Ripsaw HD | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229.99 (Launch MSRP $229.99 per Corsair press release (Feb 1, 2024) and multiple retailers; elgato.com later lists $249.99) | $159.99 (MSRP at launch per Razer newsroom) |
| Brand | Elgato | Razer |
| Released | 2024-02 | 2019-04 |
| interface | usb | usb |
| max passthrough | 4K144 (HDMI 2.1, VRR, HDR10) | 4K60 (HDMI 2.0) |
| max capture resolution | 4K (2160p) | 1080p |
| max capture framerate | 144 | 60 |
| hdr passthrough | true | — |
| vrr support | true | — |
| input | hdmi | hdmi |
| encoding | software | software |
| release | 2024-02 | 2019-04 |
Sources — Elgato Game Capture 4K X: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-20). Razer Ripsaw HD: razer.com (verified 2026-06-20).