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Elgato · Updated July 2026

Elgato Cam Link 4K: price, specs & release date

Elgato Cam Link 4K, released 2018-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$99.99
2023-05-20→0% on record2026-07-28

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 7 archived snapshots

Is the Elgato Cam Link 4K a good buy?

At $100, the Elgato Cam Link 4K is the cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215. On the spec sheet, its max capture framerate of 30 is the lowest of the 18.

Evidence of Record

Our data

No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Elgato Cam Link 4K

Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) hands-on used the Cam Link 4K, and within a how-to guide rather than a lab review, so there are no measured benchmarks. It worked plug-and-play as a webcam source, and TechRadar recommends it, but notes it ships without the needed micro-HDMI cable and was hard to find.

Based on 1 review · 2021-05-06

Tested by TechRadar

Consistently praised

  • Plug-and-play: the connected camera appeared as a webcam source in video apps with no extra drivers
  • Recommended by the tester as a way to turn a DSLR/mirrorless into a webcam

Commonly flagged

  • Ships without the micro-HDMI-to-HDMI cable most cameras need to connect
  • Hard to find / frequently out of stock at the time of testing

Where reviewers disagree Single-source only: TechRadar's hands-on appeared inside a how-to guide with no measurements, so there is no cross-source comparison of this exact model.

The sources (1)

TechRadar hands-on ·

In our tests, our Fujifilm X-T3 simply appeared as a source option in Google Hangouts.
Like us, Neil recommends using the Elgato Cam Link 4K, if you can track one down.
Our Elgato Cam Link 4K didn't come with the necessary micro HDMI-to-HDMI cable, so it's worth checking before you buy.

Specifications

Price (US)$99.99 — current on record (was $129.99)
BrandElgato
Released2018-11
Interfaceusb
Max passthrough—
Max capture resolution4K (2160p)
Max capture framerate30
HDR passthrough—
Vrr support—
Inputhdmi
Encodingsoftware

Source: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by corsair.com. Camera-input capture dongle; no passthrough port -> passthrough null. Launch Nov 27, 2018 (Corsair press release) and USB 3.0 interface confirmed. Captures up to 4K30 or 1080p60 confirmed. CORRECTED priceUsd 99.99 -> 129.99: the official/established MSRP is $129.99 per TweakTown review, Micro Center, B&H and camelcamelcamel history; the $99.99 was wrong. HDR/VRR not documented for this device (UVC webcam-style device).

Is the Elgato Cam Link 4K worth it vs cheaper capture cards?

Elgato Cam Link 4K against its closest cheaper and pricier capture cards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceInterfaceMax capture resolutionMax capture framerateInputEncoding
Elgato Cam Link 4K this$99.99usb4K (2160p)30hdmisoftware
AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI (GC311)$129usb1080p60hdmihardware

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Elgato Cam Link 4K?

Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) hands-on used the Cam Link 4K, and within a how-to guide rather than a lab review, so there are no measured benchmarks. It worked plug-and-play as a webcam source, and TechRadar recommends it, but notes it ships without the needed micro-HDMI cable and was hard to find. Praised: Plug-and-play: the connected camera appeared as a webcam source in video apps with no extra drivers; Recommended by the tester as a way to turn a DSLR/mirrorless into a webcam. Flagged: Ships without the micro-HDMI-to-HDMI cable most cameras need to connect; Hard to find / frequently out of stock at the time of testing. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Elgato Cam Link 4K cost?

The Elgato Cam Link 4K has a US price of $99.99, as of 2026-07-28.

How does the Elgato Cam Link 4K compare on price?

At $100, the Elgato Cam Link 4K is the cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215.

Has the Elgato Cam Link 4K's price changed?

No — the Elgato Cam Link 4K has held at $99.99 since 2023-05-20.

What is the lowest price the Elgato Cam Link 4K has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Elgato Cam Link 4K is $89.99 on 2026-07-25.

Is now a good time to buy the Elgato Cam Link 4K?

The Elgato Cam Link 4K is currently $99.99; the lowest we have recorded is $89.99 (2026-07-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Elgato Cam Link 4K released?

The Elgato Cam Link 4K was released 2018-11.

What are the Elgato Cam Link 4K's key specs?

Elgato Cam Link 4K (Elgato): interface usb, max capture resolution 4K (2160p), max capture framerate 30, input hdmi, encoding software. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $99.99 at elgato.com, 2026-07-28. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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